Product introduction
Paraxin 500 Capsule is an antibiotic that fights bacteria. It is used to treat certain types of serious infections caused by bacteria. It works by killing the bacteria that cause these infections. However, it will not treat a viral infection.
Paraxin 500 Capsule can be taken with or without food. You should take it regularly at evenly spaced intervals as per the schedule prescribed by your doctor. Taking it at the same time every day will help you remember to take it.
The dose will depend on what you are being treated for, but you should always complete a full course of this antibiotic as prescribed by your doctor. Do not stop taking it until you have finished the course, even when you feel better. If you stop taking it early, some bacteria may survive, and the infection may come back.
Some people may develop side effects like vomiting, nausea, and diarrhea. These side effects are usually temporary and go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if these side effects bother you or do not go away.
Before starting treatment with this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you have liver or kidney problems or if you are allergic to any antibiotics. While using it, your doctor may advise some blood tests to monitor your blood cell counts. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should avoid the use of Paraxin 500 Capsule or consult their doctor.
Paraxin 500 Capsule may cause a condition called grey baby syndrome, where the baby’s skin appears grey, and the baby is listless and weak. This may be fatal and requires immediate medical attention.
Uses of Paraxin Capsule
Benefits of Paraxin Capsule
In Treatment of Bacterial infections
Paraxin 500 Capsule is an antibiotic medicine that works by killing the infection-causing bacteria in your body. It is effective for bacterial infections of the throat, ears, urinary tract, skin, and soft tissues. This medicine usually makes you feel better within a few days, but you should continue taking it as prescribed even when you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection come back and harder to treat.
Side effects of Paraxin Capsule
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Paraxin
How to use Paraxin Capsule
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Paraxin 500 Capsule may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Paraxin Capsule works
Paraxin 500 Capsule is an antibiotic that stops the growth of bacteria. It does so by preventing the synthesis of essential proteins (50S ribosomal unit) required by bacteria to carry out vital functions. This does not directly kill the bacteria but prevents them from increasing in numbers (bacteriostatic) and eventually clears up the infection.
Safety advice

Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Paraxin 500 Capsule. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy
UNSAFE
Paraxin 500 Capsule is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor's advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.

Breast feeding
UNSAFE
Paraxin 500 Capsule is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.

Driving
SAFE
Paraxin 500 Capsule does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney
CAUTION
Paraxin 500 Capsule should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Paraxin 500 Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver
CAUTION
Paraxin 500 Capsule should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Paraxin 500 Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Paraxin Capsule?
If you miss a dose of Paraxin 500 Capsule, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Quick tips


- Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection come back and harder to treat.
- Your doctor may get blood tests done to check your blood cells before starting treatment and regularly thereafter.
- Do not use Paraxin 500 Capsule if you are pregnant, planning to conceive, or breastfeeding.
- Inform your doctor if you have liver or kidney disease.