Treating urinary tract infections caused by certain bacteria. Dix (500 mg) is an antibacterial. It works by killing sensitive bacteria in the urinary tract by stopping the production of essential proteins needed by the bacteria to survive.
Important safety information:
Dix can cause drowsiness, dizziness, or blurred vision. These effects may be worse if you take it with alcohol or certain medicines. Use Dix (500 mg) with caution. Do not drive or perform other possibly unsafe tasks until you know how you react to it.
Dix (500 mg) may cause you to become sunburned more easily. Avoid the sun, sunlamps, or tanning booths until you know how you react to Dix (500 mg). Use a sunscreen or wear protective clothing if you must be outside for more than a short time.
Mild diarrhea is common with antibiotic use. However, a more serious form of diarrhea (pseudomembranous colitis) may rarely occur. This may develop while you use the antibiotic or within several months after you stop using it. Contact your doctor right away if stomach pain or cramps, severe diarrhea, or bloody stools occur. Do not treat diarrhea without first checking with your doctor.
Dix (500 mg) only works against bacteria; it does not treat viral infections (eg, the common cold).
Be sure to use Dix (500 mg) for the full course of treatment. If you do not, the medicine may not clear up your infection completely. The bacteria could also become less sensitive to this or other medicines. This could make the infection harder to treat in the future.
Long-term or repeated use of Dix (500 mg) may cause a second infection. Tell your doctor if signs of a second infection occur. Your medicine may need to be changed to treat this.
Diabetes patients - Dix (500 mg) may cause the results of some tests for urine glucose to be wrong. Ask your doctor before you change your diet or the dose of your diabetes medicine.
Lab tests, including liver function, kidney function, and complete blood cell counts, may be performed while you use Dix (500 mg). These tests may be used to monitor your condition or check for side effects. Be sure to keep all doctor and lab appointments.
Dix (500 mg) should not be used in CHILDREN younger than 18 years old. Dix (500 mg) is not recommended for use in CHILDREN younger than 3 months old or younger than 9 years old with diarrhea or a gastrointestinal infection.
PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using Dix (500 mg) while you are pregnant. It is not known if Dix (500 mg) is found in breast milk. Do not breast-feed while taking Dix (500 mg).
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Dix (500 mg) side effects
All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:
Diarrhea; dizziness; drowsiness; feeling of a whirling motion; headache; nausea; rash; stomach pain or discomfort; vomiting.
Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:
Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); blurred or decreased vision; burning or tingling sensation; changes in color vision; convulsions; decrease in ability to sense pain, temperature, or body position; double vision; itching; numbness; pain; pain, redness, or swelling of a tendon; seeing halos around lights; weakness.
This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. To report side effects to the appropriate agency, please read the Guide to Reporting Problems to FDA.
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Dix (500 mg) - Frequently asked Questions
Can Dix (500 mg) be stopped immediately or do I have to stop the consumption gradually to ween off?
In some cases, it always advisable to stop the intake of some medicines gradually because of the rebound effect of the medicine.
It's wise to get in touch with your doctor as a professional advice is needed in this case regarding your health, medications and further recommendation to give you a stable health condition.
Who should not take Dix (500 mg)?
Some medical conditions may interact with Dix (500 mg). Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:
if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
if you have Alzheimer disease, a central nervous system disease, hardening of the arteries in your brain, increased pressure in your brain, liver problems, sensitivity to the sun, severe kidney problems, or a family history of heartbeat problems
Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Dix (500 mg). Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:
Anticoagulants (eg, warfarin), antiarrhythmics (eg, quinidine, procainamide, amiodarone, sotalol), certain medicines that affect heartbeat (eg, cisapride, erythromycin, amitriptyline), cyclosporine, melphalan, or theophylline because the risk of their side effects may be increased by Dix (500 mg)
Probenecid because the effectiveness of Dix (500 mg) may be decreased and the risk of its side effects may be increased by Dix (500 mg)
This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Dix (500 mg) may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.
How should I take Dix (500 mg)?
Use Dix (500 mg) as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
Take Dix (500 mg) with or without food. If stomach upset occurs, take with food to reduce stomach irritation.
Do not take products containing magnesium (eg, quinapril, didanosine, vitamins), aluminum, calcium, sucralfate, iron, or zinc preparations within 2 to 3 hours of taking Dix (500 mg). These products bind with the medicine preventing its absorption.
Drink a full glass of water with each dose. Drink several additional glasses of water daily unless otherwise directed by your doctor. Do not drink products with caffeine while taking Dix (500 mg).
To clear up your infection completely, take Dix (500 mg) for the full course of treatment. Keep taking it even if you feel better in a few days.
If you miss a dose of Dix (500 mg), take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Dix (500 mg).
Can Dix (500 mg) be taken or consumed while pregnant?
Please visit your doctor for a recommendation as such case requires special attention.
Can Dix (500 mg) be taken for nursing mothers or during breastfeeding?
Kindly explain your state and condition to your doctor and seek medical advice from an expert.
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