Consuming alcohol with Fimoxyl does not cause any harmful side effects.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Fimoxyl is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Fimoxyl 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.
UNSAFE
Fimoxyl may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Fimoxyl can have side effects and the symptoms (such as allergic reactions, dizziness and convulsions) may make you unfit to drive.
CAUTION
Fimoxyl should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Fimoxyl may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of this medicine is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
CAUTION
Fimoxyl should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Fimoxyl may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Regular monitoring of liver function tests is recommended while you are taking this medicine
Medicine Overview of Fimoxyl 250mg/vial Injection
Introduction
Fimoxyl is a penicillin-type of antibiotic used to treat a variety of bacterial infections. It is effective in infections of the throat, ear, nasal sinuses, respiratory tract (eg. pneumonia), urinary tract, skin and soft tissue, and typhoid fever.
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Uses of Fimoxyl
Bacterial infections
Side effects of Fimoxyl
Common
Rash
Vomiting
Allergic reaction
Nausea
Diarrhea
How to use Fimoxyl
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Do not chew, crush or break it. Fimoxyl may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Fimoxyl works
Fimoxyl is an antibiotic. It kills bacteria by preventing them from forming the bacterial protective covering (cell wall) which is needed for them to survive.
Quick Tips
Fimoxyl is used to treat infections caused by bacteria.
Finish the prescribed course, even if you start to feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection come back and harder to treat.
Diarrhea may occur as a side effect. Taking probiotics along with Fimoxyl may help. Talk to your doctor if you notice bloody stools or devel...
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Stop taking this medicine and inform your doctor immediately if you develop an itchy rash, swelling of the face, throat or tongue or breathi...
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Brief Description
Indication
Adult: PO Susceptible infections 250-500 mg 8 hrly. Uncomplicated gonorrhoea W/ probenecid: 3 g as a single dose. Dental abscesses 3 g, repeat once 8 ...
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Administration
May reduce the efficacy of OC. May increase the effect of anticoagulants. Increased risk of allergic reactions w/ allopurinol. Increased and prolonged...
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Adult Dose
Renal and hepatic disease; pregnancy, lactation; infectious mononucleosis.
Lactation: Excreted in breast milk, use caution
Renal Dose
Amoxicillin inhibits the final transpeptidation step of peptidoglycan synthesis in bacterial cell wall by binding to one or more of the penicillin-bin...
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Contraindication
Child: PO Standard dose: 40–45 mg/kg/day q8-12h
High dose: 80–90 mg/kg/day, max 4 g/day q12h
150 mg/kg/day div q8h for penicillin-resistant S pneumo...
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Mode of Action
May be taken with or without food. May be taken w/ meals for better absorption & to reduce GI discomfort.
Renal impairment: Patients on haemodialysis should receive 250-500 mg every 24 hr and an additional dose during and after each dialysis session.
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