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Sporidex 250 Capsule (10) is a prescription medicine that is available as a Capsule. Bacterial Infections are some of its major therapeutic uses. Sporidex 250 Capsule (10) also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Sporidex 250 Capsule (10). Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
The most common side effects of Sporidex 250 Capsule (10) are Nausea or vomiting, Allergic reaction, Rash. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Sporidex 250 Capsule (10) can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. These side effects of Sporidex 250 Capsule (10) are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
In addition, Sporidex 250 Capsule (10)'s effect is Safe during pregnancy and Safe for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Sporidex 250 Capsule (10)'s effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
The section on Sporidex 250 Capsule (10) contraindications lists all such conditions.
Drug reaction of Sporidex 250 Capsule (10) with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Sporidex 250 Capsule (10), it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Sporidex 250 Capsule (10) is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
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Is the use of Sporidex 250 Capsule (10) safe for pregnant women?
There are no side effects of Sporidex in pregnant women.
Is the use of Sporidex 250 Capsule (10) safe during breastfeeding?
Sporidex does not show any side effects in breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Sporidex 250 Capsule (10) on the Kidneys?
Sporidex may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Sporidex 250 Capsule (10) on the Liver?
Using Sporidex does not have any harmful effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Sporidex 250 Capsule (10) on the Heart?
You can take Sporidex without any fear of damage to the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Sporidex 250 Capsule (10) unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Sporidex 250 Capsule (10) habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Sporidex 250 Capsule (10) has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Sporidex 250 Capsule (10) will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Sporidex 250 Capsule (10) should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Sporidex 250 Capsule (10) for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Sporidex 250 Capsule (10)
Taking Sporidex 250 Capsule (10) with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Sporidex 250 Capsule (10)
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Sporidex 250 Capsule (10) and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Yes, Sporidex causes nausea and vomiting in a few cases only. It is a rare side effect of this drug. For relief from nausea and vomiting, you are advised to take lime water, avoid eating spicy food even if it persists or becomes severe then discuss with your doctor.
No, Sporidex does not cover the strains related to Pseudomonas species. They are generally found to be resistant to Sporidex. Hence, it is not recommended to use this drug for the treatment of the infection caused by Pseudomonas species.
Yes, Sporidex can be taken with prednisone. No harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. It is safe to take Sporidex along with prednisone.
Sporidex is a prescription drug and an antibiotic, hence do not take this drug without consulting doctor to avoid bacterial resistance and unpleasant side effects. It can be harmful for patients to take this medicine without the doctor's advice.
No, Sporidex does not contain penicillin or sulfa. It contains cefalexin which belongs to the class of drug known as cephalosporins. It is a broad spectrum antibiotic which covers a wide range of bacteria which are generally found to be resistant to penicillin.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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