Capcold Plus
Capcold Plus Products are primarily used for
Bacterial infections
About Capcold Plus Products
Uses of Capcold Plus Products
Azithromycin is used in the treatment of bacterial infections. It is used in bacterial infections of tonsils, sinus, ear, nose, throat, skin and soft tissues and lungs (pneumonia).
Capcold Plus Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Capcold Plus are Nausea, Abdominal pain, Diarrhea.
How Capcold Plus Products work
Azithromycin is an antibiotic. It works by preventing synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions. Thus, it stops the bacteria from growing, and prevents the infection from spreading.
Patient Concerns about Capcold Plus Products
Frequently asked questions about Capcold Plus Products
Frequently asked questions about Azithromycin
Q. Is Capcold Plus 500mg Tablet safe?
Capcold Plus 500mg Tablet is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor.
Q. What if I don't get better?
You should inform your doctor if you do not notice any improvement in your symptoms after 3 days of taking Capcold Plus 500mg Tablet. Also, if your symptoms get worse, inform your doctor immediately.
Q. Can the use of Capcold Plus 500mg Tablet cause diarrhea?
Yes, the use of Capcold Plus 500mg Tablet can cause diarrhea. It is an antibiotic which kills the harmful bacteria. However, it also affects the helpful bacteria in your stomach or intestine and causes diarrhea. If you are experiencing severe diarrhea, talk to your doctor about it.
Q. Can Capcold Plus 500mg Tablet be taken at night?
Capcold Plus 500mg Tablet is usually prescribed once daily. You can take it at any time of the day, but remember to take it at the same time each day. The medicine should be taken 1 hour before meals or 2 hours after eating food. You can take the tablet preparation with or without food. However, you must take Capcold Plus 500mg Tablet exactly as advised by your doctor and ask your doctor if you have any doubts.
Q. How long does it take Capcold Plus 500mg Tablet to work?
Capcold Plus 500mg Tablet starts working within a few hours of taking it. You may notice an improvement in symptoms after a few days. Do not stop taking the medicine without completing the course mentioned by your doctor. Stopping the medicine without consulting your doctor may cause the infection to come back which may be more difficult to treat.
Q. Why is Capcold Plus 500mg Tablet given for 3 days?
The duration of treatment depends on the type of infection being treated and the age of the patient. Capcold Plus 500mg Tablet is not necessarily given for 3 days. In most bacterial infections, a single dose of 500 mg is given for 3 days. Alternatively, it can be given as 500 mg once on day 1 and then 250 mg once from day 2 to day 5. In some cases of infection such as genital ulcer disease, it is given as a single 1 gram dose. Therefore, you must stick to the regime advised by your doctor.
Q. What should I avoid while taking Capcold Plus 500mg Tablet?
Generally, it is recommended that patients taking Capcold Plus 500mg Tablet should avoid taking any antacid with this medicine as this can affect the overall effectiveness of Capcold Plus 500mg Tablet. It is also recommended to avoid exposure to sunlight or tanning beds as Capcold Plus 500mg Tablet increases the risk of sunburn.
Q. Is Capcold Plus 500mg Tablet a strong antibiotic?
Capcold Plus 500mg Tablet is an effective antibiotic that is used for the treatment of many bacterial infections. Compared to other antibiotics, Capcold Plus 500mg Tablet has a longer half-life which means that it stays in the body for a long time because of which it is given once a day and for a short span of time. Other antibiotics comparatively have a shorter half-life and are usually given twice, thrice, or four times a day.
Q. Can you get a yeast infection from taking Capcold Plus 500mg Tablet?
Some people may get a fungal or yeast infection known as thrush after taking Capcold Plus 500mg Tablet. Antibiotics such as Capcold Plus 500mg Tablet can kill the normal or ‘good bacteria’ of your intestine responsible for preventing thrush. You should inform your doctor if you get a sore or vaginal itching or discharge. Also, inform your doctor if you get a white patch in the mouth or tongue after taking Capcold Plus 500mg Tablet or soon after stopping it.