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Medicine Details

Protokox 250mg Tablet

Manufacturer: Radicura Pharma pvt ltd

Salt Composition: Prothionamide (250mg)

Medicine Type: allopathy

Introduction: In Tuberculosis (TB) Protokox 250mg Tablet is used to treat tuberculosis, an infectious disease that mainly affects the lungs but can affect other parts of the body as well. It stops the growth of infection causing bacteria and helps in treating the infection. Take it in the dose and duration advised by the doctor. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cured. Do not stop taking it without consulting your doctor as doing so may cause the infection to return or worsen. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get maximum benefit.

Benefits: Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Protokox 250mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Description: Protokox 250mg Tablet is an antibiotic that belongs to a class of medicines known as anti tuberculosis drugs. It is used in the treatment and prevention of tuberculosis, an infectious disease that mainly affects the lungs and in some cases other parts of the body. Protokox 250mg Tablet is given in combination with at least one other tuberculosis medicine. It is used in cases where bacteria have developed resistance to other antibacterial medicines. It should be used in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. This medicine may be taken with or without food, preferably at the same time every day. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping it early can result in treatment failure and in the development of drug-resistant tuberculosis. This can lead to serious health complications. If you miss a dose, 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, as it may increase the side effects. Some people may experience loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, gastric irritation (inflammation of the stomach lining) and sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing (orthostatic hypotension), as side effects of this medicine. Please consult your doctor if these side effects worry you or do not get better. Inform your doctor if you have diabetes as it can lower the sugar levels in the blood. If you are diabetic, you should monitor your blood sugar regularly. Your doctor may monitor your liver function, vision, and thyroid function while on treatment with this medicine. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before using this medicine.

How to Use: Protokox 250mg Tablet is an antibiotic. It works by slowing the growth of bacteria that causes tuberculosis.

Safety Advice: - Alcohol : UNSAFE - It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Protokox 250mg Tablet. - Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - Information regarding the use of Protokox 250mg Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor. - Breast feeding : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - Information regarding the use of Protokox 250mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor. - Driving : UNSAFE - Protokox 250mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive. - Kidney : CAUTION - Protokox 250mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Protokox 250mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor. - Liver : CAUTION - Protokox 250mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Protokox 250mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

If Missed: If you miss a dose of Protokox 250mg Tablet, 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.

Packaging: Strip

Packaging Type:

Primary Use: Tuberculosis (TB)

Alcohol Interaction: UNSAFE

Pregnancy Interaction:

Lactation Interaction: CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Driving Interaction:

Kidney Interaction: CAUTION

Liver Interaction: CAUTION