Macox 300 mg Capsule

Macox 300 mg Capsule belongs to the group of medicines called macrolide antibiotics, primarily used in combination with other medicines to treat tuberculosis (TB). Tuberculosis is an infectious respiratory disease that affects the lungs but can also spread to other body parts such as the kidneys, brain, spine, and bone marrow. It is also used to treat other bacterial infections. Macox 300 mg Capsule does not work against infections caused by the virus, including cold and flu. As Macox 300 mg Capsule is an antibiotic, it does not work against infections caused by the virus, including cold and flu. The bacteria causing tuberculosis (TB) are highly contagious that spread from one person to another via tiny droplets released into the air (through coughs or sneezes).

Macox 300 mg Capsule consists of a drug called 'rifampicin' which works by inactivating a bacterial protein enzyme (RNA-polymerase) and inhibits bacterial cell death.  Macox 300 mg Capsule acts against the bacteria called Mycobacterium tuberculosis, which causes TB (tuberculosis). 

Macox 300 mg Capsule should be taken as recommended by your doctor. It should be taken 30 minutes before food or 2 hours after food on an empty stomach. In some cases, you may experience certain common side effects, such as drowsiness, dizziness, headache, weakness, muscle pain, heartburn, diarrhea, gas, and numbness or tingling sensation. Most of these side effects are mild and subside over time. However, if any of these effects persist contact your doctor immediately.

Macox 300 mg Capsule may raise liver enzymes like ALT and can cause jaundice if taken longer. Hence, a regular liver function test (LFT) is recommended while taking treatment with Macox 300 mg Capsule. Maintain a gap of one hour between Macox 300 mg Capsule and antacid medicines. Macox 300 mg Capsule is not recommended if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy. Avoid breastfeeding while taking Macox 300 mg Capsule as it passes into breast milk. Macox 300 mg Capsule may cause dizziness, and vision problems; hence avoid driving vehicles or operating machines that require mental concentration. Avoid alcohol consumption while taking Macox 300 mg Capsule as it could lead to increased drowsiness, dizziness, and liver damage.

Macox 300 mg Capsule contains 'Rifampicin' that treats Tuberculosis (TB) by inactivating a bacterial genetic material that allows TB bacteria to make a copy of its protein for further growth inside the host cell (human). Macox 300 mg Capsule is active against gram-positive cocci bacteria like Mycobacteria, Clostridium difficle and gram-negative bacteria like Neisseria meningitides, N. gonorrhoeae and Hemophilus influenzae. Macox 300 mg Capsule is also used as a second-line treatment in the treatment of cholestatic pruritus. It also treats leprosy, severe gram-positive bacterial infections (like osteomyelitis, endocarditis, brain abscess, meningitis and implant infections) in combinations with other antibiotics. 

Macox 300 mg Capsule should be avoided if you are allergic to any of its contents. Inform your doctor if you have diabetes, epilepsy, gout, mental health problems, HIV infection, malnutrition, peripheral neuropathy, porphyria, bleeding problems, kidney or liver problems on priority before starting treatment with Macox 300 mg Capsule. Avoid foods and drinks containing histamines or tyramine, such as cured meat, matured cheese, soya, tuna, salmon, mackerel, wine, and beer, while treating with Macox 300 mg Capsule as they might cause interaction. Maintain a gap of one hour between Macox 300 mg Capsule and antacid medicines.

Macox 300 mg Capsule is not recommended for pregnant women. Hence, inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy. Avoid breastfeeding while using Macox 300 mg Capsule as it passes into breast milk. Macox 300 mg Capsule should be given to children only if prescribed by the paediatrician. Macox 300 mg Capsule may cause dizziness or drowsiness, so avoid driving vehicles. Avoid alcohol consumption along with Macox 300 mg Capsule as it could lead to increased drowsiness, dizziness and liver damage.

• Macox 300 mg Capsule may cause live bacterial vaccines (such as typhoid vaccine) to not work as well. Do not have any immunizations/vaccinations while using this medication unless your doctor tells you to.
• Macox 300 mg Capsule may cause temporary discolouration of urine, tears, and other secretions may become orange-red in colour. Avoid using contact lenses since they may become discoloured. Contact your doctor for further advice.
• Regular liver tests may be advised by your doctor while taking Macox 300 mg Capsule to check how your liver is functioning.
• Macox 300 mg Capsule may affect test results of some blood tests such as folate, vitamin B12, and liver function tests. Hence inform your doctor or the lab person if any such tests are advised.