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Ifrox Tablet is used to treat respiratory tract, gastrointestinal, skin and soft tissue infections. It contains Roxithromycin, which stops the growth of infection casuing bacteria. In some cases, you may experience certain common side effects such as nausea, headache, dizziness, stomach upset, diarrhoea, rash and stomach ache. Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any of its components or if you are pregnant/breastfeeding, and about all the medications you are taking and pre-existing medical conditions.
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About Ifrox Tablet
Ifrox Tablet belongs to the group of antibiotic medicines called macrolides. Ifrox Tablet is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that is used to treat respiratory tract, gastrointestinal, skin and soft tissue infections. Bacterial infections are caused due to the multiplication of harmful bacteria inside or on the body. Infectious or harmful bacteria can make you sick and reproduce quickly in your body. These harmful bacteria produce chemicals known as toxins, which can damage tissue and make you sick.
Ifrox Tablet works by interfering with the protein synthesis of the bacteria, which is necessary for their survival. Thus, it helps in treating and preventing the spread of infections. Ifrox Tablet does not work against infections caused by the virus, including cold and flu.
Take Ifrox Tablet as prescribed. In some cases, you may experience certain common side effects such as nausea, headache, dizziness, stomach upset, diarrhoea, rash and stomach ache. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.
Do not take antacid medicines along with Ifrox Tablet; maintain a gap of 2 hours between both. Avoid taking Ifrox Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding unless prescribed by a doctor. Ifrox Tablet may reduce the effectiveness of contraceptives. Consult your doctor before taking Ifrox Tablet if you are using contraceptives. Ifrox Tablet may cause dizziness, so be cautious while driving. Avoid alcohol consumption to prevent unpleasant side effects. Inform your doctor about all the medicines you are taking and about your health condition to rule out any unpleasant side effects.
Uses of Ifrox Tablet
Ifrox Tablet is used in the treatment of bacterial infections. The detailed uses of Ifrox Tablet are as follows:<br/> • Treatment of Bacterial Infections: Ifrox Tablet is commonly prescribed for managing bacterial infections, including respiratory tract infections such as pneumonia and bronchitis.<br/> • Skin and Soft Tissue Infections: Ifrox Tablet effectively treats skin conditions like cellulitis and other soft tissue infections caused by bacteria that respond to this medication.<br/> • Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs): Ifrox Tablet is widely used in the treatment of STIs such as Chlamydia and gonorrhea, due to its efficacy against the bacteria responsible for these diseases.<br/> • Ear Infections (Otitis Media): Ifrox Tablet is also employed in the treatment of otitis media, a middle ear infection often seen in children, to alleviate symptoms and combat the infection.<br/>
Directions for Use
• Take Ifrox Tablet on an empty stomach or 15 minutes before food or three hours after a meal, or as advised by your doctor. • It is advised to take Ifrox Tablet once daily; however, follow your doctor’s recommendation regarding the dosage and duration. • Swallow Ifrox Tablet as a whole with a glass of water. • Do not crush, chew or break it.
Medicinal Benefits
Ifrox Tablet is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that is effective against gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria. Ifrox Tablet works by interfering with the protein synthesis of the bacteria, which is necessary for their survival. Thus, it helps in treating and preventing the spread of infections.
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Drug Warnings
Do not take Ifrox Tablet if you are allergic to any of its contents, if you are taking ergot alkaloids (used to treat migraine), terfenadine or astemizole (used to treat allergy), cisapride (used to treat acidity), or pimozide (used to treat psychosis). Do not take Ifrox Tablet on your own as self-medication may lead to antibiotic-resistance in which antibiotics fail to act against specific bacterial infections. Talk to your doctor before taking Ifrox Tablet if you have heart, kidney or liver problems, hypokalaemia (low potassium levels), diarrhoea, or if you weigh below 60kgs. Do not take antacids medicines along with Ifrox Tablet; maintain a gap of 2hours between both. Ifrox Tablet may reduce the effectiveness of contraceptives, consult your doctor before taking Ifrox Tablet if you are using contraceptives. Avoid taking Ifrox Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding unless prescribed by a doctor. Avoid alcohol consumption while taking Ifrox Tablet to prevent unpleasant side-effects. Ifrox Tablet may cause dizziness, so be cautious while driving. Inform your doctor about all the medicines you are taking and about your health condition to rule out any unpleasant side-effects.
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Alcohol
Unsafe
Avoid consuming alcohol while taking Ifrox Tablet to prevent unpleasant side-effects.
Pregnancy
Consult your doctor
Please consult your doctor if you are pregnant, your doctor will prescribe Ifrox Tablet only if the benefits outweigh the risks.
Breast Feeding
Consult your doctor
Please consult your doctor if you are breastfeeding, your doctor will prescribe Ifrox Tablet only if the benefits outweigh the risks.
Driving
Unsafe
Ifrox Tablet may cause dizziness; do not drive or operate heavy machinery if you feel dizzy.
Liver
Consult your doctor
Dose adjustment may be needed. Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding this or if you have liver impairment/liver disease before taking Ifrox Tablet.
Kidney
Consult your doctor
Dose adjustment may be needed. Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding this or if you have kidney impairment/kidney disease before taking Ifrox Tablet.
Children
Safe if prescribed
Ifrox Tablet is safe for children if prescribed by a doctor.
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Ifrox Tablet is used to treat Bacterial infections.
Ifrox Tablet works by interfering with the protein synthesis of the bacteria which is necessary for their survival. Thereby, helps in treating and preventing the spread of infections.
Ifrox Tablet may cause dizziness, so drive only if you are alert and omit driving and operating machinery if you are feeling dizzy.
Diarrhoea might be a side-effect of Ifrox Tablet. Drink lots of fluids and eat food rich in fibre if you experience diarrhoea. If you find blood in stools (tarry stools) or if you experience excess diarrhoea, consult your doctor. Do not take anti-diarrheal medicine on your own.
It is recommended to complete the course of Ifrox Tablet even if you feel better as it is an antibiotic, and leaving it in between may lead to even severe infection that will, in fact, stop responding to the antibiotic as well (antibiotic resistance).
Do not take antacids medicines along with Ifrox Tablet as it reduces the effectiveness of Ifrox Tablet. Take antacids 2hours before or after taking Ifrox Tablet.
Ifrox Tablet may reduce the effectiveness of contraceptives. Consult your doctor before taking Ifrox Tablet if you are using contraceptives; the doctor may prescribe alternate medicine or contraception method.
Before starting Ifrox Tablet, inform the doctor if you have heart, kidney or liver problems, hypokalaemia (low potassium levels), diarrhoea, or if you weigh below 60kgs.
Ifrox Tablet contains Roxithromycin, a macrolide antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections.
No, Ifrox Tablet is not used to treat fever. It is indicated in the treatment of bacterial infections.
Ifrox Tablet should be taken on an empty stomach or 15 minutes before food. Swallow it as a whole with water; do not crush or chew it.
Yes, Ifrox Tablet is an antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections.
Yes, Ifrox Tablet is safe if taken in the dose and duration prescribed by the doctor.
Yes, Ifrox Tablet is used to treat urinary tract infections (UTI), including infections of the kidneys, bladder, and urethra.
Ifrox Tablet starts working within a few days and it may take 1-2 weeks to notice the full benefits. Keep taking Ifrox Tablet for the prescribed duration to treat your condition effectively.
Consult the doctor if you do not get better even after using Ifrox Tablet for the prescribed duration. The doctor may increase the dose or prescribe alternate medicine based on your condition.
Ifrox Tablet is not known to cause infertility. Consult the doctor if you have any concerns regarding this.
Yes, Ifrox Tablet can be taken on an empty stomach or 15 minutes before food.
Ifrox Tablet may cause common side effects such as nausea, headache, dizziness, stomach upset, diarrhoea, rash and stomach ache. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.
Ifrox Tablet should be taken during pregnancy or while breastfeeding only if prescribed by the doctor. Please consult the doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, your doctor will prescribe Ifrox Tablet only if the benefits outweigh the risks.
Do not take antacid medicines along with Ifrox Tablet; maintain a gap of 2 hours between both. Ifrox Tablet may reduce the effectiveness of contraceptives, consult your doctor before taking Ifrox Tablet if you are using contraceptives. Avoid alcohol consumption while taking Ifrox Tablet to prevent unpleasant side effects. Ifrox Tablet may cause dizziness, so be cautious while driving.
If you miss a dose of Ifrox Tablet, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for the scheduled dose, skip the missed dose and take the next dose at the scheduled time.
Do not take more than the prescribed dose of Ifrox Tablet as it may cause an overdose. Seek medical attention if you have overdosed on Ifrox Tablet. The doctor may perform gastric lavage to remove residual drug in the stomach.
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