Paraxin 500 Capsule
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Product introduction
Paraxin 500 Capsule is an antibiotic that fights bacteria. It is used to treat certain types of serious infections caused by bacteria. It works by killing the bacteria that cause these infections. However, it will not treat a viral infection.
Paraxin 500 Capsule can be taken with or without food. You should take it regularly at evenly spaced intervals as per the schedule prescribed by your doctor. Taking it at the same time every day will help you remember to take it.
The dose will depend on what you are being treated for, but you should always complete a full course of this antibiotic as prescribed by your doctor. Do not stop taking it until you have finished the course, even when you feel better. If you stop taking it early, some bacteria may survive, and the infection may come back.
Some people may develop side effects like vomiting, nausea, and diarrhea. These side effects are usually temporary and go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if these side effects bother you or do not go away.
Before starting treatment with this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you have liver or kidney problems or if you are allergic to any antibiotics. While using it, your doctor may advise some blood tests to monitor your blood cell counts. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should avoid the use of Paraxin 500 Capsule or consult their doctor.
Paraxin 500 Capsule may cause a condition called grey baby syndrome, where the baby’s skin appears grey, and the baby is listless and weak. This may be fatal and requires immediate medical attention.
Uses of Paraxin Capsule
Benefits of Paraxin Capsule
In Treatment of Bacterial infections
Paraxin 500 Capsule is an antibiotic medicine that works by killing the infection-causing bacteria in your body. It is effective for bacterial infections of the throat, ears, urinary tract, skin, and soft tissues. This medicine usually makes you feel better within a few days, but you should continue taking it as prescribed even when you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection come back and harder to treat.
Side effects of Paraxin Capsule
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Paraxin
- Vomiting
- Nausea
- Diarrhea
How to use Paraxin Capsule
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Paraxin 500 Capsule may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Paraxin Capsule works
Paraxin 500 Capsule is an antibiotic that stops the growth of bacteria. It does so by preventing the synthesis of essential proteins (50S ribosomal unit) required by bacteria to carry out vital functions. This does not directly kill the bacteria but prevents them from increasing in numbers (bacteriostatic) and eventually clears up the infection.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Paraxin 500 Capsule. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
UNSAFE
Paraxin 500 Capsule is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor's advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.
Breast feeding
UNSAFE
Paraxin 500 Capsule is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
Driving
SAFE
Paraxin 500 Capsule does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
Paraxin 500 Capsule should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Paraxin 500 Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Paraxin 500 Capsule should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Paraxin 500 Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Paraxin Capsule?
If you miss a dose of Paraxin 500 Capsule, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
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Quick tips
- Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection come back and harder to treat.
- Your doctor may get blood tests done to check your blood cells before starting treatment and regularly thereafter.
- Do not use Paraxin 500 Capsule if you are pregnant, planning to conceive, or breastfeeding.
- Inform your doctor if you have liver or kidney disease.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Amphenicols
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
ANTI INFECTIVES
Action Class
Bacterial Protein Synthesis Inhibitors- Chloramphenicol
Interaction with drugs
Taking Paraxin with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Do not consume Purified Vi Polysaccharide Typhoid Vaccine with Chloramphenicol. If Purified Vi Polysaccharide Typhoid Vaccine is essential, ensure a gap of at least 3 days after di
Do not consume Cholera Vaccine (Inactivated) two weeks before and at least 10 days after consuming Chloramphenicol. Please consult your doctor. Chloramphenicol may reduce the effic
If concurrent use is essential, watch out for symptoms such as confusion, headache, nausea, dizziness or faintness and consult your doctor if you experience them. They may monitor
Do not consume Phenytoin with Chloramphenicol. If concurrent use is essential, watch out for symptoms such as vomiting, lethargy, numbness, tingling, weakness, confusion, or seizur
Do not consume Clozapine with Chloramphenicol. If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may monitor your blood cell count frequently.
Concurrent use may increase the risk of lo
Patient concerns
User feedback
Patients taking Paraxin 500 Capsule
Thrice A Day
51%
Four Times A *
18%
Twice A Day
17%
Once A Day
13%
Alternate Day
1%
*Four Times A Day
What are you using Paraxin Capsule for?
Bacterial inf*
81%
Others
19%
*Bacterial infections
How much was the improvement?
Average
40%
Excellent
38%
Poor
21%
What were the side-effects while using Paraxin 500 Capsule?
Joint pain
17%
Nausea
17%
Infection
17%
Taste change
17%
Headache
8%
How do you take Paraxin Capsule?
With food
56%
With or witho*
22%
Empty stomach
22%
*With or without food
Please rate Paraxin 500 Capsule on price
Average
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Expensive
33%
Not Expensive
5%
FAQs
How long does Paraxin 500 Capsule takes to work?
Usually, Paraxin 500 Capsule starts working soon after taking it. However, it may take some days to kill all the harmful bacteria and make you feel better.
What if I don't get better after using Paraxin 500 Capsule?
Inform your doctor if you don't feel better after finishing the full course of treatment. Also, inform them if your symptoms are getting worse while using this medicine.
Can I stop taking Paraxin 500 Capsule when my symptoms are relieved?
No, do not stop taking Paraxin 500 Capsule and complete the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cured.
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Tata 1mg's sole intention is to ensure that its consumers get information that is expert-reviewed, accurate and trustworthy. However, the information contained herein should NOT be used as a substitute for the advice of a qualified physician. The information provided here is for informational purposes only. This may not cover everything about particular health conditions, lab tests, medicines, all possible side effects, drug interactions, warnings, alerts, etc. Please consult your doctor and discuss all your queries related to any disease or medicine. We intend to support, not replace, the doctor-patient relationship.References
- MacDougall C, Chambers HF. Protein Synthesis Inhibitors and Miscellaneous Antibacterial Agents. In: Brunton LL, Chabner BA, Knollmann BC, editors. Goodman & Gilman’s: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. 12th ed. New York, New York: McGraw-Hill Medical; 2011. pp. 1526-29.
- Chambers HF, Deck DH. Tetracyclines, Macrolides, Clindamycin, Chloramphenicol, Streptogramins, & Oxazolidiones. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. pp. 802-803.
- Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 244-25.
- Chloramphenicol [Prescribing Information]. Bristol, Tennessee: Monarch Pharmaceuticals; 2004. [Accessed 29 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:
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Expires on or after: March, 2026
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Paraxin 500 Capsule. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.
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