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Numox Benefits & Uses

Numox is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Sinusitis (Read More - Home remedies for sinusitis)
Tonsillitis
Bronchitis

Other Benefits

Numox Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Sinusitis Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 500 mg Dosage Form: Capsule Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 4 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: strength 250 mg ampicillin and 250 mg cloxacillin per capsule
Adult	Disease: Sinusitis Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 500 mg Dosage Form: Capsule Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 4 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: strength 250 mg ampicillin and 250 mg cloxacillin per capsule
Geriatric	Disease: Sinusitis Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 500 mg Dosage Form: Capsule Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 4 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: strength 250 mg ampicillin and 250 mg cloxacillin per capsule

Numox Related Warnings

Is the use of Numox safe for pregnant women?

Numox rarely shows harmful effects in in pregnant ladies. Even if it does, the effects are mild

Mild
Is the use of Numox safe during breastfeeding?

Breastfeeding women can take Numox as it bears very minor side effects for them.

Mild
What is the effect of Numox on the Kidneys?

Numox has very mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Numox on the Liver?

Numox has very mild side effects on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Numox on the Heart?

Side effects of Numox rarely affect the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Numox with Other Drugs

Numox should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Allopurinol

Moderate

Ciprofloxacin

Erythromycin

Numox Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Numox unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Kidney Disease
Liver Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Numox

Is this Numox habit forming or addictive?

Numox is not addictive in nature.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Numox. So it is best to avoid driving.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Numox only as per medical advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

There is no benefit of taking Numox for mental disorders.

No

Numox Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Numox

It is safe to take Numox with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Numox

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Numox with alcohol will be.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Numox

Question about 5 years ago

Can I take Numox with cough medicine?

Dr. Piyush Malav MBBS, MS , General Surgery

Yes, Numox can be taken with cough medicine. Clinically no harmful drug-drug interactions have been reported between them. However, if you feel any side effects after taking these two medicines at the same time, please inform the doctor and follow his/her instructions.

Question about 5 years ago

Can I take Numox with paracetamol.

Dr. Kishan Barnwal MBBS , General Physician

Yes, you can take Numox with paracetamol. No clinical drug-drug interactions have observed between them. However, if you feel any side effects after consuming these two medicine at the same time then inform the doctor and follow his/her instructions.

Question over 5 years ago

How does Numox works?

Dr. Suhas Bhargav MBBS , General Physician

Numox works by inhibiting the growth of the bacterial cell wall which is essential for the growth of bacteria. Hence, in this way, it prevents us from bacterial infections.

Question over 5 years ago

Is Numox safe?

Dr. Kishan Barnwal MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Numox is safe to use, if taken prescribed quantity for the prescribed duration as directed by a doctor. However, few known side effects are observed such as stomach upset, bleeding, irregular bleeding, trouble sleeping, and weight changes. If you are experiencing any of the above-mentioned side effects inform your doctor immediately.

Question almost 5 years ago

Does Numox treat sinus infection?

Dr. Saikat Mukherjee MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Numox can treat the sinus infection. However, a combination of Numox and clavulanic acid is given as the first-line drug for the treatment of sinus infection. Please consult your doctor for the right line of treatment for sinus infection.