Bicox 600mg/300mg Tablet

Bicox 600mg/300mg Tablet

Making informed decisions about your health is essential. This page offers a detailed look at Bicox 600mg/300mg Tablet, providing you with the facts about its therapeutic uses, recommended dosage, potential side effects, drug interactions, and other vital information. Use this knowledge to have meaningful conversations with your healthcare provider about Bicox 600mg/300mg Tablet and your treatment options.

Information about Bicox 600mg/300mg Tablet (Brand: Overseas Healthcare Pvt Ltd) - Uses: Treatment of Tuberculosis (TB)

  • MRP: ₹
  • Packing:
  • Salt Combination: Rifampicin (600mg) + Isoniazid (300mg)
  • Brand: Overseas Healthcare Pvt Ltd
  • Uses: Treatment of Tuberculosis (TB)

Description

  • Bicox 600mg/300mg Tablet is a combination medicine used in the treatment of tuberculosis
  • It prevents the growth of the microorganisms that cause the infection
  • Bicox 600mg/300mg Tablet is a prescription medicine and it is to be taken as suggested by the doctor
  • It should be taken in an empty stomach and take it at a fixed time to ensure better efficacy
  • Do not consume more than the recommended dose, as this may have harmful effects on your body
  • If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember
  • The course of the treatment must be completed even if you feel better
  • Sudden discontinuation of the treatment may affect the potency of the medicine
  • The medicine may take some to show its effects on the symptoms
  • However, it is advised to consult the doctor if you feel an aggravation of the condition or if your condition does not improve.
  • Some common side effects of this medicine are nausea, vomiting, fever, dark-colored urine, sweating, increased saliva, etc
  • To cope up with the side effects, you should drink plenty of water
  • If any of the side effects get aggravated, you must consult your doctor immediately
  • Generally, serious side effects are rare
  • If you experience any allergic reaction (rashes, itching, swelling, shortness of breath, etc.), you must seek immediate medical help.
  • Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are taking any medicines for any health condition
  • Patients with liver and kidney ailments must Take Bicox 600mg/300mg Tablet with proper consultation and caution
  • Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult with the doctor before taking it
  • Avoid drinking alcohol as it can cause excessive drowsiness with this medicine
  • It usually does not impair your ability to drive, but you should not drive if it makes you feel sleepy or dizzy
  • During the treatment, you must take adequate rest and eat a healthy diet for a faster recovery
  • While on the medication, your doctor may ask for a few laboratory and diagnostic tests to know the effects of the medicine on your body.

Cautions

Liver: CAUTION: Bicox 600mg/300mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Bicox 600mg/300mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Use of Bicox 600mg/300mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
Kidney: CAUTION: Bicox 600mg/300mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Bicox 600mg/300mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Driving: UNSAFE: Bicox 600mg/300mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.^Bicox 600mg/300mg Tablet can cause fits, mental health problems and optic neuritis (inflammation of the optic nerve that may cause loss of vision.) This may affect your driving ability.
Breast feeding: SAFE IF PRESCRIBED: Bicox 600mg/300mg Tablet is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
Pregnency: CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: Bicox 600mg/300mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Alcohol: UNSAFE: Consuming alcohol while taking Bicox 600mg/300mg Tablet may cause symptoms such as flushing, increased heart beat, nausea, thirst, chest pain and low blood pressure (Disulfiram reaction).
Drug Action: N/A
Therapeutic class: ANTI INFECTIVES
Habit Forming: No
Chemical Class: N/A

Uses

Uses of Bicox 600mg/300mg Tablet

  • In Treatment of Tuberculosis (TB) Bicox 600mg/300mg Tablet is a combination of medicines that is used to treat tuberculosis, an infectious disease that mainly affects the lungs but can affect other parts of the body as well
  • It kills as well as stops the growth of infection causing bacteria and helps in treating the infection
  • Take it in the dose and duration advised by the doctor
  • Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cured
  • Do not stop taking it without consulting your doctor as doing so may cause the infection to return or worsen
  • Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get maximum benefit.
Missed Doses
If you miss a dose of Bicox 600mg/300mg Tablet, 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.

FAQs

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Side Effects

Common and Known Side effects of Bicox 600mg/300mg Tablet
  • Dark colored urine
  • Rash
  • Vomiting
  • Jaundice
  • Fever
  • Increased liver enzymes
  • Nausea
  • Peripheral neuropathy (tingling and numbness of feet and hand)

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