Klexi Plus Capsules

Klexi Plus Cap is an antibiotic medicine that contains a combination of Amoxicillin and Dicloxacillin.

Dosage

Overdose

• An overdose of this medicine may cause serious kidney failure
• Symptoms of overdose are nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea and fits in patients with existing kidney failure problems
• If you think you have taken too much of this medicine, contact your doctor immediately or visit the nearest hospital

Missed a Dose

• It would be best if you never missed a dose of antibiotics as it may lead to treatment failure
• If you have missed any dose, take it as soon as you remember
• If it's already time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and continue with your regular dosing schedule
• Never take a double dose of this medicine to compensate for the missed one

Mode of Action

How Does It Work?

This medicine inhibits the formation of the outer membrane of bacteria and thereby kills the bacteria responsible for the infection.

Directions for Use

It should be taken as a whole with sufficient water. It should be preferably taken on an empty stomach one or two hours before meals.

Precautions and Warnings

Pregnancy

Can I take Klexi Plus Cap during pregnancy?

The effect of this medicine in pregnant women is not clearly known and animal studies have not shown any undesirable effects on the developing fetus. Also, it is usually considered safe.

Breast Feeding

Can I take Klexi Plus Cap while breastfeeding?

This medicine passes into breast milk and can cause side effects like diarrhea and fungal infection of mouth in a breastfed baby. Therefore it is advised not to breastfeed when you are taking this medicine.

Driving

Can I drive if I have consumed Klexi Plus Cap?

You may experience dizziness after taking these medicines which eventually affects your ability to drive and use machines. It is advised if you are experiencing any of these side effects, avoid driving.

Alcohol

Can I consume alcohol with Klexi Plus Cap?

This medicine is known to have side effects like dizziness and stomach problems. Consuming alcohol may exaggerate such symptoms. Avoid drinking when you are taking this medicine.

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

• You experience serious allergic reactions and skin rashes after taking this medicine
• You have watery diarrhoea, severe stomach pain and fever, immediately stop this medicine and consult your doctor
• If you have an existing kidney problem, risk of fits increases
• Use this medicine only if your doctor prescribes it. Otherwise, it may lead to drug resistance
• It is advised to complete the course of antibiotics and not skip any dose even if you feel better

Contraindications

• If you are allergic to Amoxicillin, Dicloxacillin or any of the ingredient of this medicine
• If you have ever experienced a serious allergic reaction after taking medicines like Cephalosporin, Carbapenem or Monobactam

Side effects

• Nausea and vomiting
• Diarrhoea
• Skin rash
• Itching
• Cloudy urine and tooth discolouration

Interactions

Interactions with other medicines

• You may experience skin allergies if you are taking medications like Allopurinol along with this medicine
• Other antibiotics like Chloramphenicol, Azithromycin, Sulphonamides and Doxycycline interferes with the way this medicine works
• This medicine hampers the way oral contraceptive medicines work. Thus it is advised to use alternative physical contraceptive measures like condoms
• Medicines known as blood thinners like Warfarin may not work when taken along with this combination
• Medicines like Methotrexate, Phenytoin and Probenecid

Storage and disposal

• Store this medicine in a cool and dry place
• Keep it out of reach of children

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

For how long do I need to take this medicine?

You are supposed to complete the course of antibiotic medicine as prescribed by your physician. If you skip the dose or do not complete the course, it may cause resistance and decrease the effectiveness of immediate treatment.

Can I take this medicine for cold and flu as well?

No, you cannot take this medicine for treating cold and flu. It is used for treating bacterial infections only, while cold and flu are caused by viruses. So, taking this medicine in such conditions may lead to antibiotic resistance.