Side Effects:

Common Nausea, Vomiting, Abdominal pain, Diarrhoea, Allergy.

Expert advice for Drx Tablet
Drx will cure your infection and improve symptoms. It may cause an upset stomach. If this happens to you, take it with food. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it doesn't stop or if you find blood in your stools. Do not take antacids 2 hours before or after taking Drx.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Is Drx an antibiotic?
Drx is an antibiotic and belongs to the group of antibiotics known as macrolides. Drx prevents bacteria from growing, by interfering with their protein synthesis.

Q. Can I take Drx with food?
Drx is to be taken on an empty stomach at least 15 minutes before a meal. The Drx tablets should be taken with good amount of water.

Q. Does Drx treat streptococcal throat infection?
Drx is used to treat throat infection caused by Streptococcus pyogenes. It is also indicated for other upper respiratory tract infections like tonsillitis and sinusitis. If you think you are suffering from a streptococcal throat infection, please consult your doctor as it requires proper diagnosis before the start of antibiotics.

Q. Can I take Drx with codeine?
Drx can be taken with codeine. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, this does not mean that interactions cannot occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Does Drx treat urinary tract infections (UTI)?
Drx can treat lower urinary tract infections i.e. infections of the urinary bladder and urethra. However, please consult a doctor before taking any antibiotics for your condition as it is important to diagnose the infection before start of antibiotics.

Q. Is Drx safe?
Drx is safe if taken for prescribed duration in prescribed doses as advised by your doctor.

Q. Does Drx contain penicillin?
Drx does not contain penicillin. Drx belongs to a group of antibiotics known as macrolides.

Q. Does Drx affect the contraceptive pill (birth control pills)?
Drx can decrease the level or effect of estradiol (a component of contraceptive pill) by affecting the normal bacteria in the gut and you may need to take an extra precaution. Please consult your doctor before taking Drx with the contraceptive pills.

Q. Does Drx make you drowsy?
Drx is not known to cause drowsiness. However, dizziness may occur when you have just started taking Drx. Hence, driving, operating machinery or other skillful activities should be avoided if you feel drowsy.

Q. Does Drx treat Chlamydia?
Drx is active against chlamydia species and is used for the treatment of infections caused by chlamydia. Please consult your doctor before taking any treatment if you have been diagnosed with chlamydial infection.

Q. Does Drx contain sulfur?
Drx does not contain sulfur. Please refer to the package insert for more information on the components.

Q. Can I take Drx with alcohol?
As with other medicines, it is not recommended to take Drx with alcohol, although there are no drug interactions reported. Please talk to your doctor before taking alcohol with any medicine.

Q. Can I take Drx with paracetamol?
Drx can be taken with paracetamol. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, this does not mean that interactions cannot occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Drx with ibuprofen?
Drx can be taken with ibuprofen. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, this does not mean that interactions cannot occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Drx with pseudoephedrine?
Drx can be taken with pseudoephedrine. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, this does not mean that interactions cannot occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Is Drx safe during pregnancy?
The safety of Drx in pregnant women has not been established. Drx should be taken during pregnancy only if it is considered necessary to be used by your doctor.

Q. Is Drx a penicillin?
Drx is not a penicillin. Drx is a macrolide antibiotic.

Q. Is Drx same as erythromycin?
Drx and erythromycin are two different antibiotics which belong to the same group known as macrolides. However, they differ in the way they behave in the body. Drx, as compared to erythromycin, is more acid-stable and reaches better concentrations in blood and is active against more bacteria as compared to erythromycin. Please consult your doctor before taking any antibiotics.

Q. Is Drx safe for breastfeeding?
Small amounts of Drx are excreted in the breast milk. Either breastfeeding or treatment of the mother should be discontinued as necessary. Please consult your doctor if you are breastfeeding and you are advised to take Drx.