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Occumox Bm is a prescription drug, available for use as Drops. Other than this, Occumox Bm has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The right dosage of Occumox Bm depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Common side effects of Occumox Bm include Nausea or vomiting, Diarrhoea, Skin Rash. Some other side effects of Occumox Bm have been listed ahead. Usually, these side effects of Occumox Bm go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Occumox Bm's effect during pregnancy is Moderate and Safe while nursing. Warnings related to Occumox Bm's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Myasthenia Gravis (MG), Peripheral Neuropathy, Neuropathy, Peripheral must refrain from the use of Occumox Bm since this can cause severe adverse effects. Other contraindications of Occumox Bm have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Besides this, Occumox Bm may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
You should also be aware that Occumox Bm is safe while driving, and is addiction.
Occumox Bm is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
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) |
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Is the use of Occumox Bm safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may experience moderate side effects from Occumox Bm. It is best to stop taking Occumox Bm immediately and inform your doctor if you notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Occumox Bm safe during breastfeeding?
Occumox Bm does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.
What is the effect of Occumox Bm on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Occumox Bm on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Occumox Bm on the Liver?
Occumox Bm may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Occumox Bm on the Heart?
Occumox Bm has very mild side effects on the heart.
Occumox Bm should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Occumox Bm unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Occumox Bm habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Occumox Bm is addictive.
Interaction between Food and Occumox Bm
Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Occumox Bm, due to a lack of research on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Occumox Bm
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Occumox Bm and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Yes, Occumox Bm can be used for UTI (urinary tract infection) caused by bacteria Escherichia coli and Klebsiella pneumoniae. However, it is not generally preferred as a first line drug of choice for the treatment of UTI. It is only prescribed in UTI when other drugs are not effective in treating the infection.
No, Occumox Bm does not cause a headache. It has not been reported by the patient's who are taking it. However, if you are experiencing a headache after taking this drug, take a mild painkiller, apply balms and take rest even after this if the pain does not subside then discuss with your doctor immediately.
Yes, oral Occumox Bm may cause dry mouth because it decreases the saliva secretion in your mouth. It is a common side effect of this drug. If you experience severe dry mouth after taking this drug, keep yourself hydrated with juices, shakes and drink ample water.
No, Occumox Bm does not cover strains of Pseudomonas aeruginosa. It is generally found to be resistant to Occumox Bm. Hence other antibiotics which are active against Pseudomonas aeruginosa should be used.
Yes, Occumox Bm can treat strep. It is used in the treatment of strep throat (pharyngitis) caused by Group A Streptococcus bacteria such as Streptococcus pyogenes. However, it is not generally preferred as a first line drug of choice for the treatment of strep throat.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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