Nodimox Plus 500 Capsule
Alkem Laboratories
Uses of Nodimox Plus 500 Capsule:
Bacterial infections, Infectious diarrhoea, Bacterial infections
Composition of Nodimox Plus 500 Capsule:
Lactobacillus 60Millionspores + Cloxacillin 250mg
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Description
Bacterial infections
Uses
Lactobacillus is generally used in treatment of diarrhoea, diarrhoea associated with antibiotics and infectious diarrhoea
Cloxacillin is generally used in treatment of the treatment of bacterial infections.
Cloxacillin is generally used in treatment of the treatment of bacterial infections.
Side effects
- Allergic reaction
- Bloating
- Diarrhoea
- Flatulence
- Injection site reactions (pain
- Nausea
- Rash
- redness)
- swelling
- Vomiting
How to use
Consume this medicine in the dosage and duration as per your doctors advise. While taking Lactobacillus, swallow it completely without crushing, breaking or chewing it. Lactobacillus is to be taken with food.Preferably to be taken just before food.
Consume this medicine in the dosage and duration as per your doctors advise. While taking Cloxacillin, swallow it completely without crushing, breaking or chewing it. Cloxacillin is advised to be taken at a fixed time, but may be taken together with food (or) without food.Take it with food, if it causes stomach upset
Consume this medicine in the dosage and duration as per your doctors advise. While taking Cloxacillin, swallow it completely without crushing, breaking or chewing it. Cloxacillin is advised to be taken at a fixed time, but may be taken together with food (or) without food.Take it with food, if it causes stomach upset
How it works
Lactobacillus is a probiotic. It makes the condition better by restoring the balance of good bacteria in the intestine that may get upset after antibiotic use or due to intestinal infections.
Cloxacillin is an antibiotic. It kills bacteria by preventing them from forming their own protective covering which is needed for them to survive.
Cloxacillin is an antibiotic. It kills bacteria by preventing them from forming their own protective covering which is needed for them to survive.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Is Lactobacillus/Lactobacillus acidophilus vegan/ dairy free?
Some products of Lactobacillus/Lactobacillus acidophilus contain dairy products and may not be suitable for vegans. Please refer to package insert of the prescribed brand before use
Q. Is Lactobacillus good or bad/pathogenic?
Lactobacillus is a group of ‘good' bacteria that provide several health benefits. It is not among the disease causing (pathogenic) bacteria
Q. Is Lactobacillus and Lactobacillus acidophilus same?
Lactobacillus acidophilus is a species of Lactobacillus bacteria. Their role as a probiotic in the maintenance of good health is the same
Q. Is Lactobacillus gram negative?
Lactobacillus is a gram positive bacteria
Q. Is Lactobacillus motile?
Certain species or strains of Lactobacillus are motile
Q. Is Lactobacillus acidophilus good for yeast infections/can I take Lactobacillus acidophilus for yeast infections?
Yes. Lactobacillus has been regarded beneficial in the treatment of yeast infections of the vagina
Q. Can I take Lactobacillus acidophilus for bad breath?
The benefits of Lactobacillus acidophilus in improving bad breath have not been established
Q. How long can I take acidophilus for?
The duration of treatment with Lactobacillus/Lactobacillus acidophilus depends upon the condition being treated and is decided by the doctor
Q. Can you take Lactobacillus with antibiotics?
Concomitant use of Lactobacillus with antibiotics can lower its effectiveness. Products containing Lactobacillus should be taken at least 2 hours before or after antibiotics
Q. Does Lactobacillus cause/produce gas?
Yes. Gas and bloating is a side effect of Lactobacillus. In most cases these mild side effects subside with continued use
Q. Does Lactobacillus cause UTI?
Lactobacillus is not known to cause urinary tract infections (UTI)
Q. Does Lactobacillus casei contain casein?
Lactobacillus casei is one of the species of Lactobacillus and is used a probiotic. Some products of Lactobacillus contain dairy products and may contain casein. Please refer to package insert of the prescribed brand before use
Q. Does Lactobacillus create CO2/produce alcohol?
Yes. Lactobacillus may produce carbon dioxide gas and alcohol as a part of its normal cellular process (metabolism)
Q. Does Lactobacillus acidophilus need to be refrigerated?
Dairy based Lactobacillus acidophilus products may need refrigeration. Please refer to package insert of the prescribed brand for instructions.
Q. Is Cloxacillin a penicillin/antibiotic?
Cloxacillin belongs to a class of medication called penicillin antibiotics. It does not contain penicillin but is structurally similar to it. It is is used to treat bacterial infections in the body affecting the ear, nose, throat, lungs (pneumonia), skin and skin structure infections, urinary bladder infection (cystitis), infection of the valves of the heart, bone infections, especially those caused by the resistant staphylococcus bacteria
Q. What does it treat?
It is also used to treat leprosy and lepra-reaction seen in leprosy, and to prevent infection during surgery
Q. Is Cloxacillin the same as amoxicillin?
Cloxacillin is not the same as amoxicillin, but they belong to the same class of medication called penicillin antibiotics
Q. Is Cloxacillin used for treating tonsillitis/ boils/acne/chlamydia/streptococcus infections?
Cloxacillin is not commonly used to treat tonsillitis/boils/acne/chlamydia. It may be used to treat streptococcus infections but is more commonly used for staphylococcus infections
Q. Does Cloxacillin cause weight gain or sleepiness?
These are no studies showing any relation between weight gain, sleepiness and Cloxacillin use
Q. Does it affect menstruation?
It is not known to affect menstruation
Q. Can I take Advil (ibuprofen)/ Tylenol (paracetamol) with Cloxacillin?
There are no known interactions between Cloxacillin and Advil (ibuprofen)/ Tylenol (paracetamol). But doctor's advice should be followed about taking both the medications together
Q. Is Cloxacillin safe for G6PD?
Yes, Cloxacillin can be safely used in patients who have deficiency of the enzyme glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD)
Q. Does Cloxacillin expire?
Cloxacillin has an expiry date, beyond which it should not be consumed. Please refer to the pack or package insert for the expiry date.
Some products of Lactobacillus/Lactobacillus acidophilus contain dairy products and may not be suitable for vegans. Please refer to package insert of the prescribed brand before use
Q. Is Lactobacillus good or bad/pathogenic?
Lactobacillus is a group of ‘good' bacteria that provide several health benefits. It is not among the disease causing (pathogenic) bacteria
Q. Is Lactobacillus and Lactobacillus acidophilus same?
Lactobacillus acidophilus is a species of Lactobacillus bacteria. Their role as a probiotic in the maintenance of good health is the same
Q. Is Lactobacillus gram negative?
Lactobacillus is a gram positive bacteria
Q. Is Lactobacillus motile?
Certain species or strains of Lactobacillus are motile
Q. Is Lactobacillus acidophilus good for yeast infections/can I take Lactobacillus acidophilus for yeast infections?
Yes. Lactobacillus has been regarded beneficial in the treatment of yeast infections of the vagina
Q. Can I take Lactobacillus acidophilus for bad breath?
The benefits of Lactobacillus acidophilus in improving bad breath have not been established
Q. How long can I take acidophilus for?
The duration of treatment with Lactobacillus/Lactobacillus acidophilus depends upon the condition being treated and is decided by the doctor
Q. Can you take Lactobacillus with antibiotics?
Concomitant use of Lactobacillus with antibiotics can lower its effectiveness. Products containing Lactobacillus should be taken at least 2 hours before or after antibiotics
Q. Does Lactobacillus cause/produce gas?
Yes. Gas and bloating is a side effect of Lactobacillus. In most cases these mild side effects subside with continued use
Q. Does Lactobacillus cause UTI?
Lactobacillus is not known to cause urinary tract infections (UTI)
Q. Does Lactobacillus casei contain casein?
Lactobacillus casei is one of the species of Lactobacillus and is used a probiotic. Some products of Lactobacillus contain dairy products and may contain casein. Please refer to package insert of the prescribed brand before use
Q. Does Lactobacillus create CO2/produce alcohol?
Yes. Lactobacillus may produce carbon dioxide gas and alcohol as a part of its normal cellular process (metabolism)
Q. Does Lactobacillus acidophilus need to be refrigerated?
Dairy based Lactobacillus acidophilus products may need refrigeration. Please refer to package insert of the prescribed brand for instructions.
Q. Is Cloxacillin a penicillin/antibiotic?
Cloxacillin belongs to a class of medication called penicillin antibiotics. It does not contain penicillin but is structurally similar to it. It is is used to treat bacterial infections in the body affecting the ear, nose, throat, lungs (pneumonia), skin and skin structure infections, urinary bladder infection (cystitis), infection of the valves of the heart, bone infections, especially those caused by the resistant staphylococcus bacteria
Q. What does it treat?
It is also used to treat leprosy and lepra-reaction seen in leprosy, and to prevent infection during surgery
Q. Is Cloxacillin the same as amoxicillin?
Cloxacillin is not the same as amoxicillin, but they belong to the same class of medication called penicillin antibiotics
Q. Is Cloxacillin used for treating tonsillitis/ boils/acne/chlamydia/streptococcus infections?
Cloxacillin is not commonly used to treat tonsillitis/boils/acne/chlamydia. It may be used to treat streptococcus infections but is more commonly used for staphylococcus infections
Q. Does Cloxacillin cause weight gain or sleepiness?
These are no studies showing any relation between weight gain, sleepiness and Cloxacillin use
Q. Does it affect menstruation?
It is not known to affect menstruation
Q. Can I take Advil (ibuprofen)/ Tylenol (paracetamol) with Cloxacillin?
There are no known interactions between Cloxacillin and Advil (ibuprofen)/ Tylenol (paracetamol). But doctor's advice should be followed about taking both the medications together
Q. Is Cloxacillin safe for G6PD?
Yes, Cloxacillin can be safely used in patients who have deficiency of the enzyme glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD)
Q. Does Cloxacillin expire?
Cloxacillin has an expiry date, beyond which it should not be consumed. Please refer to the pack or package insert for the expiry date.
Expert Advice
- Avoid taking Lactobacillus along with steroids (medications that weaken the immune system) as they might increase the chances of getting sick.Notify your doctor if you are pregnant.Notify your doctor if you are breast-feeding.Take Lactobacillus at least 2 hours before or after antibiotics. This is because taking Lactobacillus along with the antibiotics can reduce their effectiveness.Â
- Make sure you complete the course even if you start to feel better.It is better to take with food to avoid an upset stomach.Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it doesn't stop or if you find blood in your stools.Discontinue Cloxacillin and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or have difficulty in breathing.
Product Details
SKU: PC-59858
Product Description: Nodimox Plus 500 Capsule is manufactured by Alkem Laboratories
Packing: Strip
Condition: New
Sold by: Pulse Pharmacy India Pvt. Ltd.
Product Description: Nodimox Plus 500 Capsule is manufactured by Alkem Laboratories
Packing: Strip
Condition: New
Sold by: Pulse Pharmacy India Pvt. Ltd.
