Bludrox LB 250 mg/60 mg Tablet
Brand Name | Bludrox LB 250 mg/60 mg Tablet |
Salt Composition |
Cefadroxil (250mg) + Lactobacillus Acidophilus (60mg) |
Strength | 250mg + 60mg |
Product Form | Tablet |
Pack | 10 Tablets in 1 Strip |
Storage | Store below 30°C |
Category |
Antibiotic |
SubCategory |
Anti-Biotic |
Country of Origin | India |
Manufacturer |
Blue Cross Laboratories Ltd |
Manufacturer/Marketer Address | Blue Cross Laboratories Ltd,Corporate Office - Peninsula Chambers, Ganpatrao Kadam Marg, Lower Parel, Mumbai 400 013, India |
You Save : Rs.2.25 Inclusive of all taxes
- Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to Cefadroxil and Lactobacillus
- Kindly avoid this medicine if you are having hepatic and renal impairment, Seizures
- The use of this medicine may cause Immune-mediated hemolytic anemia
- Fever
- Sore throat
- Diarrhea
- Abdominal pain
- Indigestion
- Pseudomembranous colitis
- Stevens-Johnson syndrome
- Transaminases increased
- Neutropenia
- Urticaria
- Can the use of a Bludrox LB 250 mg/60 mg Tablet cause diarrhea?
- Is the Bludrox LB 250 mg/60 mg Tablet is effective?
- What if I do not get better after using the Bludrox LB 250 mg/60 mg Tablet?
- Therapy should be administered with caution if you have a history of penicillin allergy and gastrointestinal disease
- Long-term use may cause bacterial or fungal overgrowth
- The use of this medicine may cause Immune-mediated hemolytic anemia, kindly discontinue the treatment if you have anemia
- 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.
Medical Description of Bludrox LB 250 mg/60 mg Tablet
Bludrox LB 250 mg/60 mg Tablet contains Cefadroxil 250mg and Lactobacillus acidophilus 60mg used to treat bacterial infections such as Urinary tract infection, Tonsillitis/Pharyngitis, Sinusitis, Skin and soft tissue infections, Pyelonephritis, Cystitis, Osteomyelitis, and Impetigo. Cefadroxil is an antibiotic used to treat infections. Mainly bacterial infections target the ear, eyes, nose, throat, lungs, skin, gastrointestinal tract, and urinary tract. Lactobacillus is an antidiarrheals/probiotic works by restoring the good bacteria that is killed due to the use of antibiotics. This combination of medicine helps to fight against the growth of microorganisms and it also prevents diarrhea which is associated with the use of antibiotics. 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.
Bludrox LB 250 mg/60 mg Tablet Uses
It is used in the treatment of the following conditions as Urinary tract infection, Tonsillitis/Pharyngitis, Sinusitis, Skin and soft tissue infections, Pyelonephritis, Cystitis, Osteomyelitis, and Impetigo
Bludrox LB 250 mg/60 mg Tablet 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
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
Infection to the ear is called otitis media. It should be caused by bacteria. Cefixime is used to treat this bacterial infection.
Pyelonephritis
Infection to the kidney is caused due to bacterial infection called Pyelonephritis. This medicine is used to treat this bacterial infection.
Cystitis
Inflammation and infection to the bladder become irritated, swollen, or red caused due by a bacterial infection called Cystitis. This medicine is used to treat this bacterial infection.
Impetigo
It is a contagious skin infection caused by staphylococcus or streptococcus bacteria called Impetigo. This medicine is used to treat this bacterial infection.
Bludrox LB 250 mg/60 mg Tablet Indication
The Bludrox LB 250 mg/60 mg Tablet is prescribed in the following indications as Urinary tract infection, Tonsillitis/Pharyngitis, Sinusitis, Skin, and soft tissue infections, Pyelonephritis, Cystitis, Osteomyelitis, and Impetigo
Mechanism of action of Bludrox LB 250 mg/60 mg Tablet
The Bludrox LB 250 mg/60 mg Tablet contains Cefadroxil 250mg and Lactobacillus acidophilus 60mg it is a combination of two medicines. Cefadroxil is a first-generation cephalosporin antibiotic that produces its action by preventing bacterial cell wall synthesis which is essential for the growth of bacteria and also prevents the spreading of infections. Lactobacillus is a probiotic medicine that helps to restore the good bacteria in the intestine which get disturbed because of the use of antibiotics.
How Bludrox LB 250 mg/60 mg Tablet works
The Bludrox LB 250 mg/60 mg Tablet contains Cefadroxil 250mg and Lactobacillus acidophilus 60mg it is a combination of two medicines. Cefadroxil is a first-generation cephalosporin antibiotic that produces its action by preventing bacterial cell wall synthesis which is essential for the growth of bacteria and also prevents the spreading of infections. Lactobacillus is a probiotic medicine that helps to restore the good bacteria in the intestine which get disturbed because of the use of antibiotics.
Bludrox LB 250 mg/60 mg Tablet Contraindication
Bludrox LB 250 mg/60 mg Tablet Side Effects
FAQs for Bludrox LB 250 mg/60 mg Tablet
Yes, the use of this medicine may cause diarrhea. Since it is an antibiotic it kills both harmful and good bacteria in your stomach and intestine and this leads to diarrhea. Kindly consult with your doctor if your symptoms get worsen
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 Bludrox LB 250 mg/60 mg Tablet
Alcohol
Consuming alcohol is considered unsafe while you are receiving this treatment. Kindly consult with your doctor.
Driving or operating machinery
It is considered unsafe to drive while you are receiving this medicine, it may affect your ability to drive. Kindly consult with your doctor.
Pregnancy
No, information is available regarding the use of this capsule during pregnancy. Kindly consult with your doctor.
Breast Feeding
The use of this medicine is considered safe during breastfeeding because it does not excrete via breastmilk. Kindly consult with your doctor
Kidney Problem
Bludrox LB 250 mg/60 mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with renal impairment. The use of this medicine required dose modification. Kindly consult with your doctor.
Liver Disease
It is considered safe to use this medicine in patients who are having a history of liver diseases. Kindly consult with your doctor.
How to Take Bludrox LB 250 mg/60 mg Tablet
Bludrox LB 250 mg/60 mg Tablet 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 Bludrox LB 250 mg/60 mg Tablet in Adult
It is considered to be safe to use this medicine in an adult patient if the drug is prescribed by a doctor. Kindly consult with your doctor.
Use of Bludrox LB 250 mg/60 mg Tablet in children
The Bludrox LB 250 mg/60 mg Tablet is not prescribed in children who are below 6 months old. Kindly consult with your doctor.
Use of Bludrox LB 250 mg/60 mg Tablet in Elderly Patients
The Bludrox LB 250 mg/60 mg Tablet 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
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General instructions
The Bludrox LB 250 mg/60 mg Tablet contains Cefadroxil and Lactobacillus it is a combination of two medicines. 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.
Cefadroxil is an antibiotic used to treat infections. Lactobacillus is an antidiarrheals/probiotic works by restoring the good bacteria that is killed due to the use of antibiotics. Mainly bacterial infection targets the ear, eyes, nose, throat, lungs, skin, gastrointestinal tract, and urinary tract this helps to fight against the growth of microorganisms
Drug Interaction of Bludrox LB 250 mg/60 mg Tablet
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 cefadroxil will decrease the effect of estradiol by altering the intestinal flora and it also lowers the risk of contraceptive failure
Probenecid:
Therapy should be administered with caution because the use of cefadroxil will increase the effect of probenecid by acidic drug competition for tubular renal clearance.;
Furosemide:
The use of cefadroxil increase the toxicity of furosemide by pharmacodynamic synergism and it also increases the risk of developing nephrotoxicity
Aspirin:
The use of cefadroxil will increase the effect of aspirin by acidic drug competition for renal tubular clearance.
Drug-Food Interaction
The food may increase the effect of the drug in your body so it is advised to take this Capsule with food to increase the absorption
Drug-Disease Interaction
Colitis
This medicine kills the good helpful bacteria in your stomach or intestine and causes diarrhea. 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.
Diarrhea
This medicine kills the good helpful bacteria in your stomach or intestine and causes diarrhea. It leads to worsening the patient’s health condition. Better to take probiotics with this medicine to avoid diarrhea.
Lab interactions
This medicine gives a false positive test for Coombs test and Urine ketones test.
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).
Storage and Disposal
Fast Tag
Bludrox LB 250 mg/60 mg Tablet contains Cefadroxil 250mg and Lactobacillus acidophilus 60mg used to treat bacterial infections such as Urinary tract infection, Tonsillitis/Pharyngitis, Sinusitis, Skin and soft tissue infections, Pyelonephritis, Cystitis, Osteomyelitis, and Impetigo. It 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. Lactobacillus is an antidiarrheals/probiotic works by restoring the good bacteria that is killed due to the use of antibiotics. 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. And not treat viral infections. This medicine is commonly prescribed for cough and colds caused by bacterial infections.