Bioxin 500mg Capsule
Brand Name | Bioxin 500mg Capsule |
Salt Composition |
Cephalexin (500mg) |
Strength | 500mg |
Product Form | Capsule |
Pack | 10 Capsule(s) in Strip |
Storage | Store below 30°C |
Category |
Antibiotic |
SubCategory |
Anti-Biotic |
Country of Origin | India |
Manufacturer |
Pharm Biotech |
Manufacturer/Marketer Address | Pharm Biotech, Skyline Infra Hub, Shade No:83 & 84, Chakde India Weighbridge Lane, Beside Clairs, Matoda Patiya, Changodar, Ahmedabad - 382220 |

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- Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to Cephalexin (Cefalexin)
- Kindly avoid this medicine if you are having hepatic and renal impairment, Seizures
- The use of this medicine may cause Immune-mediated hemolytic anaemia
- Abdominal pain
- Indigestion
- Angioedema
- Elevated transaminases
- Eosinophilia hemolytic
- Gastritis
- Hallucinations
- Hemolytic anemia
- Neutropenia
- Pseudomembranous colitis
- Thrombocytopenia
- Urticaria
- Vaginal discharge
- Whether I get diarrhoea while taking Bioxin 500mg Capsules?
- Is the Bioxin 500mg Capsule is effective?
- What if I do not get better after using the Bioxin 500mg Capsule?
- Therapy should be administered with caution in patients who allergic to penicillin
- Kindly adjust the dose in severe renal insufficiency.
- At high doses, the use of this medicine may cause CNS toxicity.
- Long-term use can lead to the development of fungal or bacterial superinfection.
- Prolonged treatment with hepatic and renal diseases may be associated with increased INR.
- You have a history of gastrointestinal disease
- You are not responding to the treatment
- You are having any concomitant diseases
- Stored at 10-30°C room temperature.
- Protect from light and heat.
- Keep away from children and pets. Otherwise, it becomes toxic to them.
- Disposed of properly in a suitable bag.
- Cephalexin (Cefalexin) is a first-generation cephalosporin antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections. It blocks the bacterial cell wall synthesis which is essential for bacterial growth.
- This medicine is not used for common flu and cold symptoms. And not treat viral infections. This medicine is commonly prescribed for cough and colds caused by bacterial and parasitic infections.
- This medicine is contraindicated to allergic symptoms such as skin rash, itching, swelling and breathing difficulties.
Medical Description of Bioxin 500mg Capsule
The Bioxin 500mg Capsule contains Cephalexin (Cefalexin) used to treat conditions Tonsillitis/pharyngitis, Bronchitis, Urinary tract infection, Respiratory tract infection, Otitis media, Bone and joint infection and Gonorrhoea. Cephalexin (Cefalexin) is an antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections. Mainly bacterial infection targets the ear, eyes, nose, throat, lungs, skin, gastrointestinal tract, and urinary tract. This medicine is not used for common flu and cold symptoms that occur due to viral infections. This medicine is commonly prescribed for cough and colds caused by bacterial infections.
Bioxin 500mg Capsule Uses
It is used in the treatment of the following conditions as urinary tract infection, Tonsillitis/pharyngitis, Bronchitis, Respiratory tract infection, Otitis media, Bone and joint infection and Gonorrhoea.
Bioxin 500mg Capsule Benefits
Bacterial infections:
Bacterial infection occurs when bacteria enter your body and start multiplying which may cause tissue damage and make you sick. Mostly it is caused by Staphylococcus and Streptococcus organisms. The bacterial diseases are cholera, bacterial meningitis, tetanus, gonorrhea, pneumonia, and syphilis. Symptoms include fever, chills and sweats, inflamed lymph nodes, headache, diarrhea, abdominal pain
Urinary tract infection
It is a type of infection that affects the urethra, kidneys, and bladder. It is caused by Escherichia coli (E.coli). Symptoms include abdominal pain, frequent urination, dysuria, blood in urine, foul-smell while urinating
Gonorrhea:
It is a sexually transmitted infection caused by bacteria called Neisseria gonorrhoeae. It affects both males and females. Symptoms include thick discharge from the penis, increased vaginal discharge, pain while urinating, anal itching, discharge and spotting between menstrual bleeding.
Acute bronchitis
It is a viral infection that causes inflammation in the bronchial tubes. It is mostly caused by rhinovirus, adenovirus, influenza A and B, and parainfluenza virus. Symptoms include cough, fatigue, breathing difficulty, fever and chills and chest discomfort.
Bone and joint infection
Bone infection is also called Osteomyelitis. It is caused by bacteria called staphylococcus which travels through the bloodstream to the weak area in a bone. Symptoms include fever, pain, fatigue, tenderness, redness and warmth.
Lower respiratory tract infections:
Infection in the lungs especially in the lower airways Common infections are Bronchiolitis and Pneumonia which are caused by Streptococcus pneumonia. Symptoms include runny nose, dry cough, sore throat, low-grade fever, and headache.
Tonsillitis/Pharyngitis
Infection of the swelling and soreness in the throat and tonsils is called pharyngitis and tonsillitis. The infection that affects both throat and tonsil is called pharyngotonsillitis. It is caused by bacteria.
Otitis media
It is also called an ear infection. While compared with adults children are more prone to this infection. It is caused by Streptococcus pneumonia. Symptoms include ear pain, difficulty in sleeping, loss of balance, headache, loss of appetite, and drainage of fluid from the ear.
Bioxin 500mg Capsule Indication
The Bioxin 500mg Capsule is prescribed in the following indications such as urinary tract infection, Tonsillitis/pharyngitis, Bronchitis, Respiratory tract infection, Otitis media, Bone and joint infection, and Gonorrhoea
Mechanism of action of Bioxin 500mg Capsule
The Bioxin 500mg Capsule contains Cephalexin (Cefalexin) is a first-generation cephalosporin antibiotic that produces its action by preventing the bacterial cell wall synthesis which is essential for the growth of bacteria and it also prevents the spreading of infections.
How Bioxin 500mg Capsule works
The Bioxin 500mg Capsule contains Cephalexin (Cefalexin) is a first-generation cephalosporin antibiotic that produces its action by preventing the bacterial cell wall synthesis which is essential for the growth of bacteria and it also prevents the spreading of infections.
Bioxin 500mg Capsule Contraindication
Bioxin 500mg Capsule Side Effects
FAQs for Bioxin 500mg Capsule
No, you will not get it if you take it under the supervision of your doctor, you must take a bit of advice before you take Bioxin 500mg Capsules from the physician
Yes, it is considered effective when you have taken the medication as per the dose and duration advised by the doctor. If you stop the medicine without completing the course of treatment it may worsen the conditions
If you do not feel better after completing the full course of treatment kindly inform your doctor.
Precautions and general warning of Bioxin 500mg Capsule
Alcohol
It is considered safe to consume alcohol while you are receiving this medicine. Kindly consult with your doctor.
Driving or operating machinery
Yes, it is considered safe to drive because it does not produce dizziness and fits which affect your ability to drive. Kindly consult with your doctor.
Pregnancy
It is considered safe to use this medicine during pregnancy it does not produce harmful effects on the fetus. Kindly consult with your doctor
Breast Feeding
It is considered safe to use this medicine during breastfeeding it does not excrete via breast milk. Kindly consult with your doctor
Kidney Problem
Therapy should be administered with caution because in patients who are having a history of kidney dysfunction. Adjust the dose as per your requirement. Kindly consult with your doctor
Liver Disease
Therapy should be administered with caution because in patients who are having a history of liver dysfunction. Adjust the dose as per your requirement. Kindly consult with your doctor
How to Take Bioxin 500mg Capsule
The Capsule is taken orally with or without food. You should not chew, cut or crush the capsule. Initially start with a low dose and slowly increase the dose once every week. Follow the direction mentioned within the label if you probably did not understand the appliance kindly ask your doctor or pharmacist to elucidate in detail. Do not withdraw the medicine when you feel better kindly complete the course of treatment to avoid reoccurrence.
Use of Bioxin 500mg Capsule in Adult
It is considered to be safe to use this medicine in an adult patient if the medicine is prescribed by a doctor. Kindly consult with your doctor.
Use of Bioxin 500mg Capsule in children
It is considered safe to use this medicine in children. Kindly consult with your doctor.
Use of Bioxin 500mg Capsule in Elderly Patients
Bioxin 500mg Capsules should be used with caution in patients with an elderly age group, which leads to developing further medical problems, leads to worsening the patient's health conditions. Kindly consult with your doctor. Dose modification or replacement is required based on the medical conditions of the patient.
Other general warnings
Talk to your doctor if
General instructions
The Bioxin 500mg Capsule contains Cephalexin (Cefalexin) used to treat conditions Tonsillitis/pharyngitis, Bronchitis, Respiratory tract infection, Otitis media, Bone and joint infection and Gonorrhoea. Cephalexin (Cefalexin) is an antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections in children and is used as a second-line treatment for urinary tract infections. Mainly bacterial infection targets the ear, eyes, nose, throat, lungs, skin, gastrointestinal tract and urinary tract.
Drug Interaction of Bioxin 500mg Capsule
Drug-Drug Interaction
BCG vaccine live
The use of this drug is contraindicated because the use of medicine decreases the effect of the BCG vaccine live by pharmacodynamic antagonism
Cholera vaccine
Use alternative drugs, because the use of the cholera vaccine with antibiotics may activate the vaccine strain. So, avoid receiving this combination of medicines before 14 days of vaccination
Estradiol
Therapy should be administered with caution because the use of Cephalexin (Cefalexin) will decrease the effect of estradiol by altering the intestinal flora and it also lowers the risk of contraceptive failure
Warfarin
Therapy should be administered with caution because the combination of this drug may decrease the vitamin K producing intestinal flora and increase the INR level after a few days
Furosemide
The use of Cephalexin (Cefalexin) increase the toxicity of furosemide by pharmacodynamic synergism and it also increases the risk of developing nephrotoxicity
Aspirin
The use of Cephalexin (Cefalexin) will increase the effect of aspirin by acidic drug competition for renal tubular clearance.
Chloramphenicol
It is an antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections like conjunctivitis. This medicine alters the action of chloramphenicol
Drug-Food Interaction
The food may increase the effect of the drug in your body so it is advised to take this medicine with food to increase the absorption.
Drug-Disease Interaction
Colitis
This medicine kills the good helpful bacteria in your stomach or intestine and causes diarrhoea. This drug should be used caution in patients with gastrointestinal disease, especially colitis (swelling of the colon inner lining). It leads to worsening the patient’s health condition.
Kidney disease
This medicine is filtered by the kidneys and passes through the urine. Then it leads to the risk of kidney damage. It should be used with caution in a patient with kidney disease. Inform your doctor and then take. Based on the patient's condition, dose adjustment is needed.
Seizures
Using this medicine is needs caution in patients with seizures or fits. Inform the doctor, then will do dose adjustment if necessary to take this medicine with seizure medications.
Over Dose
Take the medicine as directed by the doctor don’t overdose on the medicine. If you have taken an overdose of this medicine immediately meet the doctor and rush to the nearby hospital.
Missed Dose
Take the medicine as directed by the doctor. Do not skip the medicine, if you forgot to take the medicine or missed the dose. It is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Don’t take the extra dose take the regular dose immediately. Don’t use the two-dose at one time (Double Dose).
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