Solonex 300mg Strip Of 10 Tablets
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Description
Solonex 300mg Tablet is used for the treatment of Tuberculosis (a bacterial infection that mainly affects lungs) inside lungs as well as tuberculosis outside lungs (bacterial infection may spread to
organs other than lungs such as the abdomen, kidney, skeletal muscles, spine, and brain). It belongs to a class of medicines called antibacterials (medicines that kill bacteria) with Isoniazid as its active ingredient. Isoniazid acts by killing bacteria that causes tuberculosis. You should take Solonex 300mg Tablet as prescribed by your doctor. The duration and dose of taking Solonex 300mg Tablet varies depending on the patient’s condition and age. Solonex 300mg Tablets may cause minor to serious side effects such as upset stomach, diarrhoea, fever, and rash. It is advised to consult your doctor before starting treatment with Solonex 300mg Tablet and get complete information on its potential side effects and benefits of Solonex. Functioning of Solonex 300mg Tablet may change or get affected negatively when taken with alcohol and certain nutritional supplements and therefore must be avoided. It may also interact and produce life-threatening side effects with certain medications used in anxiety, epilepsy, Parkinson’s, HIV, or fungal infection. Therefore it is suggested to talk to your doctor about all medications you are taking or planning to take.
Product Summary
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| You Save | ₹1.76 (13% on MRP) |
| Contains | Isoniazid(300.0 Mg) |
| Uses | Tuberculosis |
| Side effects | Upset stomach, diarrhoea, fever, eye pain, sore throat |
| Therapy | ANTI-TUBERCULAR |
Uses
- Pulmonary Tuberculosis (TB) (a bacterial infection that mainly affects lungs causing coughing for three or more weeks along with fatigue and chest pain or difficulty in breathing)
- Extra-Pulmonary Tuberculosis (Tuberculosis may also affect organs other than lungs such as stomach (abdomen), skeletal muscles, spine, lymph glands, kidney, and brain)
Contraindications
- If you are allergic to Isoniazid or any of the ingredients present in the medicine.
- If you have or had any serious liver problems.
Side effects
- Most of the side effects are minor and will disappear once the body adjusts to the medicine. However, if the
- symptoms persist or become worse, immediately consult your doctor.
- Common side effects:
- Upset stomach
- Diarrhoea
- Fever
- Rash
- Sore Throat
- Eye Pain
Precautions and Warnings
Pregnancy
Q:
Can I take a Solonex 300mg Tablet during pregnancy?
A:
No, Solonex 300mg Tablet is not safe to be taken during pregnancy as it may cause problems in the newborn when taken during pregnancy. However, if you are pregnant, consult your doctor before starting any medication.
Breast Feeding
Q:
Can I take a Solonex 300mg Tablet while breastfeeding?
A:
Avoid taking Solonex 300mg Tablet while breastfeeding as it is found to be excreted in breast milk. If you notice your child sleeping more than usual or is facing any breathing difficulty, or is not able to suckle, immediately consult your doctor.
Driving
Q:
Can I drive if I have taken Solonex 300mg Tablet?
A:
No, it is not safe to drive when taking Solonex 300mg Tablet as it is known to cause eye pain, vision problems, and numbness or tingling sensation in the hands and feet that may affect your driving abilities.
Alcohol
Q:
Can I consume alcohol with the Solonex 300mg Tablet?
A:
No, alcohol must be avoided with Solonex 300mg Tablet as it causes liver damage which can be fatal.
Other General Warnings
Talk to your doctor if
- You drink alcohol regularly.
- You have epilepsy (seizures) or ever had fits.
- You have diabetes.
- You have or ever had serious liver or kidney problems.
- You are suffering or have suffered from mental problems such as hallucinations (seeing or hearing things that are actually not present).
- You are malnourished (weight is below normal and have nutrition deficiencies).
- You have an HIV infection.
Mode of Action
How Does It Work?
Solonex 300mg Tablet belongs to a class of medicines called antibacterials (medicines that kill bacteria) with Isoniazid as its active ingredient. Isoniazid acts by killing bacteria that causes tuberculosis....
Directions for Use
- Solonex 300mg Tablet must be taken as per doctor’s prescription.
- It must be taken without food.
- Make sure to swallow the Solonex 300mg Tablet as a whole and do not chew, crush or break it.
- Solonex 300mg Tablet must be taken at the same time as per prescription to ensure better efficacy and benefits.
Interactions
Interactions with other medicines
- Seek medical advice before taking Solonex 300mg Tablet if you are taking:
- Other medicines to treat Tuberculosis (Rifampicin)
- Medicines to treat fungal infections (ketoconazole)
- Medicines to treat anxiety (diazepam)
- Medicines to treat Parkinson’s disease (levodopa)
- Medicines to treat epilepsy (carbamazepine, phenytoin)
- Medicines to treat HIV (Stavudine)
- Medicines for the treatment of alcohol addiction (disulfiram)
Interactions with food items
- Solonex 300mg Tablet may interact adversely with:
- Tyramine or histamine containing foods and beverages (cheese, red wine, beer, tuna fish, salmon and other tropical fish)
Storage and disposal
Solonex 300mg Tablets must be stored in a dry place, away from sunlight, at room temperature. It should be kept away from the reach of children.
It must be disposed of in a way that it is out of reach of children and cannot be consumed by pets....
Dosage
Overdose
Symptoms of an overdose of Solonex 300mg Tablet may include nausea (feeling sick), vomiting, dizziness, speech and vision problems.
If you happen to take too much of the Solonex tablet, reach out to your doctor or the nearest hospital
immediately....
Missed a Dose
If you have missed a dose of Solonex 300mg Tablet, take it immediately when you remember it.
However, you should skip a missed dose when enough time has passed and it is time for your next dose. Do not
take a double dose of Solonex 300mg Tablet to make up for the missed dose. This may lead to overdosing....
Content Details
WRITTEN BY
REVIEWED BY
Dr. Varsha Parihar
MBBS, MD (Community Medicine)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Can I give Solonex 300mg Tablets to children?
A: Solonex 300mg Tablets are not meant to be given to children under three years of age. Hence, you should not give this medicine to children.
Q: I have been taking Solonex 300mg Tablets for a week now but do not see much improvement in my condition. Should I stop taking it?
A: No, you should not stop taking Solonex 300mg Tablets suddenly without consulting your doctor as it may cause symptoms of withdrawal like headache, sleeping problems, irritation, nervousness, and uncontrollable dreams.
If you stop taking Solonex 300mg Tablets before the dose duration is over, your body may develop resistance to this medicine (the medicine will become ineffective when taken in future). Hence, you should consult your doctor before stopping this medicine.
Q: What other precautions should I take while taking Solonex 300mg Tablets?
A: Solonex 300mg Tablet contains a sugar called lactose. If you are intolerant to lactose or your doctor has asked you to not consume certain sugars, consult your doctor before taking this medicine.
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