Sumox Side Effects, Overdose and Pregnancy Information

Sumox Side effects may include upset stomach, diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting. Rare Sumox side effects include short breath, anxiety, colitis, confusion, convulsions, dizziness, hives, liver problems, jaundice, fungal infections, rash, vaginal itching, tooth discoloration in children, and appetite loss. Sumox side effects like short breath or upset stomach could be minimized or avoided if taken with food especially yogurt.

SUMOX SIDE EFFECTS REPORTING

If you experience any Sumox side effects not mentioned above you should report it to your primary health care provider or FDA 1-800-FDA-1088 in the United States, Health Canada 1-866-225-0709 in Canada, MHRA 020 3080 6000 in UK, or TGA 1800 020 653 in Australia.


Sumox is a broad-spectrum antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections, including sinusitis, strep throat, pneumonia, respiratory tract, ear infections, dental abscesses, and skin infections. Sumox may also be used to treat STDs like gonorrhea and syphilis, infections of the genital and urinary tract. Sumox kills bacteria by destroying the cell walls of the invading microorganisms. However, antibiotics like Sumox are not effective against viruses and fungi and there are a number of bacteria, the so-called super bugs, that are resistant to penicillin antibiotics including Sumox. Sumox injection is used to treat more serious infections.

SUMOX OVERDOSE

Symptoms of Sumox overdose may include short breath, diarrhea, nausea, stomach cramps, and vomiting. If you suspect Sumox overdose, seek medical attention right away.

SUMOX CAUTION

If you are allergic to penicillin or cephalosporin antibiotics, check with your physician before taking Sumox.

People with Cystic fibrosis are more prone to side effects from penicillin antibiotic like Sumox.

Those who are using oral contraceptives should switch to other methods of contraceptives while taking Sumox.

SUMOX WARNING

If you have ever had asthma, hives, hay fever, or other allergic reaction to penicillin consult with your physician before taking Sumox.

Stop taking Sumox if you experience reactions such as rash, fever, itching, joint pain, swollen lymph nodes, and or sores on the genitals.

It is imperative to take Sumox for the entire course your physician has prescribed. Even if you feel better, you should to continue taking Sumox. Stopping the course early increases the possibility that the infection will come back and that the bacteria will grow resistant to the antibiotic.

Sumox should not be taken on an empty stomach.

Tell your physician if you have ever had asthma, colitis, diabetes, or kidney or liver disease before taking Sumox.

SUMOX AND PREGNANCY

Sumox is considered generally safe during pregnancy and breast-feeding. However, if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant, inform your physician before taking Sumox.

Nursing mothers should switch to bottle-feed while taking Sumox as it could cause diarrhea in infants.

SUMOX INTERACTION

Check with your doctor before combining Sumox with the following:

Antacids
Beta-blockers
Blood thinning drugs
Chloramphenicol
Erythromycin
NSAIDs like Aleve or ibuprofen
Oral contraceptives
Probenecid
Tetracycline
Do not take Sumox with carbonated drinks or fruit juice.

Sumox may cause vitamin deficiency. It is recommended to take daily multivitamins while taking Sumox.

Sumox may decrease the removal of the medicine methotrexate from the body, which could increase the risk of its side effects.

Probenecid increases the blood level of Sumox, and people taking probenecid may be prescribed a lower dose of Sumox.

Sumox may rarely alter the anti-blood-clotting effects of anticoagulant medicines such as warfarin.

If you are taking a combined oral contraceptive pill or are using contraceptive patches, there may be a very low risk that Sumox may make it less effective at preventing pregnancy.

Oral typhoid vaccine (Vivotif) should not be taken until at least three days after you have finished a course of Sumox.

SUMOX DOSES

ADULTS
250-500mg every 8 hours.



CHILDREN
10-20mg per pound of body weight, in 3 divided doses, daily.

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