Osotax 125mg Tablets

Precautions and Warnings

Pregnancy

Can I take Osotax 125mg Tab during pregnancy?

This medicine crosses the placenta and its safety in pregnancy is not established. Thus, it should not be used during pregnancy unless it is clearly considered essential by your doctor.

Breast Feeding

Can I take Osotax 125mg Tab while breastfeeding?

It passes into the breastmilk in small amounts and may affect the breastfed baby. Close monitoring of breastfed infant for the symptoms of diarrhea and fungal infection of mouth is advised if your doctor prescribes you this medicine.

Driving

Can I drive if I have consumed Osotax 125mg Tab?

This medicine may affect your ability to drive or operate machines. Do not drive or operate machines if you experience dizziness and drowsiness.

Alcohol

Can I consume alcohol with Osotax 125mg Tab?

This medicine does not interact with alcohol. However, alcohol and antibiotics have similar side effects like stomach upset, dizziness, etc. Thus, concurrent use should be avoided.

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

• If you are expected to take antibiotic therapy for too long as it may increase the chances of getting other infections
• If you are allergic to this medicine or penicillin, then inform your doctor as you should not take this medicine as it can cause serious allergies
• If you experience skin redness, anaemia and other abnormalities in blood count
• If you have watery diarrhoea characterised by black tarry stools and fever
• If you have a liver, kidney or heart problem
• If you have developed diarrhoea and is persistent, this could be a serious side effect, seek medical help
• If you are on a low salt diet or you have diabetes, you may get false urine glucose test reports
• If you are taking medicines like Streptomycin or Amikacin along with this medicine, a regular kidney function test is recommended