Bicox 600 Tablet
10 Tablet(s) in StripMade by
OVERSEAS HEALTHCARE PVT LTD
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Product Summary
| Salt Content | Rifampicin(600.0 Mg)+Isoniazid(300.0 Mg) |
| Uses | Treatment of Tuberculosis (TB infection) |
| Therapy | Anti-tubercular |
| Side effects | Nausea, Vomiting, Rash, Muscle and joint pain, Lack of energy, Orange coloured urine, sweat, tears or saliva. |
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Medical Description
Uses
- As per CDSCO, Bicox Tablet is used for the treatment of tuberculosis infection.
Contraindications
- If you are allergic to any component of Bicox Tablet. i.e., Isoniazid, Rifampicin.
- If you have any vision complaints like optic neuritis.
- If you have a history of alcohol consumption.
- If you have gou (bone issues)
- If you have peripheral neuropathy (pain caused by damage to the nerves)
- If you have liver disease.
- If you have kidney disease.
- If you are using antiviral medicines like HIV medicines.
Side effects
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Orange coloured urine, sweat, tears or saliva
- Rash
- Muscle and joint pain
- Lack of energy
Precautions and Warnings
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
- You have any allergic reactions after taking Bicox Tablet.
- You experience any severe side effects persistently. You have tingling sensations or nerve pain or damage.
- You experience worsening of symptoms.
- You want to stop the medication. Do not suddenly stop taking Bicox Tablet, as it can lead to medication resistance.
- You are taking oral contraceptive pills. Bicox Tablets may reduce their effectiveness, so try to use other methods of contraception like condoms, diaphragms, etc.
- You are on other medication. Do not take Bicox Tablet with other medications without informing your doctor. Tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and non-prescription medications, herbal products, vitamins and nutritional supplements you are consuming or plan to take as there is a chance of interaction.
Directions for Use
- Take Bicox Tablet exactly as prescribed by the doctor.
- Take Bicox Tablet on a regular schedule, preferably at the same time every day.
- Swallow the whole tablet orally with a full glass of water. Do not break, chew or crush the tablet.
- You can take the Bicox Tablet before or after consuming food or as prescribed by your doctor.
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Interactions
Interactions with other medicines
- Interaction of Bicox Tablet with Phenytoin (anti-seizure medicine) or disulfiram (for alcoholism) will increase the level of these medicines in the blood and cause adverse effects.
- Interaction of Bicox Tablet with anti- HIV medication can decrease the efficacy of the antiviral medication and may lead to viral resistance.
- Interaction of Bicox Tablet with oral contraceptives, blood thinners (warfarin), certain diabetic medicines (sulfonylureas), and methadone can decrease the level of these medicines in the blood.
- Interaction with medicines like corticosteroids- prednisolone, methylprednisolone, and dexamethasone can decrease the plasma levels of Isoniazid by increasing its metabolic and excretion.
Interactions with food items
- You can continue with the usual diet unless instructed.
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Manufacturer Details
Brand:BICOX
Manufacturer Name:OVERSEAS HEALTHCARE PVT LTD
Address:<p>1. 335 KM. MILESTONE, NATIONAL HIGHWAY NO.1, P.O.BOX 25, PHILLAUR , (PUNJAB) INDIA-144 410</p>
Country of Origin:India
Vendor Details
Fulfillment Information: Bicox 600 Tablet will be delivered by a licensed retail pharmacy nearest to your location. Order acceptance and fulfillment are dependent upon the verification of your doctor's valid prescription (where applicable) and the current stock of this medicine.
References:
- Rabahi M, Silva Júnior J, Ferreira A, Tannus-Silva D, Conde M. Tuberculosis treatment. Jornal Brasileiro de Pneumologia [Internet]. 2017 [cited 22 March 2022];43(6):472-486
- Bloom B, Atun R, Cohen T, Dye C, Fraser H, Gomez G et al. Tuberculosis. Disease Control Priorities, Third Edition (Volume 6): Major Infectious Diseases [Internet]. 2017 [cited 22 March 2022];:233-313.
- O'Connor C, Brady M. Isoniazid [Internet]. Ncbi.nlm.nih.gov. 2022 [cited 22 March 2022].
- Drugs H. Rifampin: MedlinePlus Drug Information [Internet]. Medlineplus.gov. 2022 [cited 22 March 2022].
- CDSCO [Internet]. Cdscoonline.gov.in. 2022 [cited 22 March 2022]
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