Jolid 600 Tablet

Description

Jolid 600 Tablet is an antibiotic medicine used in the treatment of severe bacterial infections. It is used to treat infections of the lungs (pneumonia), skin, and soft tissues. Jolid 600 Tablet may be taken with or without food, preferably at a fixed time. You should take it regularly as per the schedule prescribed by your doctor. Taking it at the same time every day will help you to remember to take it. Do not stop taking it until you have finished the complete course, even when you feel better. If you stop taking this medicine too early then infection may return or worsen. The most common side effects of Jolid 600 Tablet include vomiting, headache, nausea, decreased blood cell counts, and diarrhea. These are usually mild but let your doctor know if they bother you or last more than a few days. Before using it, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any antibiotics or have any kidney or liver problems. You should also let your doctor know all other medicines you are taking as they may affect, or be affected by this medicine. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctor before using it.

Introduction

In Treatment of Severe bacterial infections Jolid 600 Tablet works by killing bacteria which can cause serious infections. It is used to treat many different types of bacterial infections such as infections of lungs (pneumonia), skin, and soft tissues. This medicine usually makes you feel better very quickly but you should continue taking it as prescribed even when you feel better to make sure that all bacteria are killed and do not become resistant.

Benefits

Jolid 600 Tablet is an antibiotic. It stops bacterial growth by preventing synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions.

How to use

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Jolid 600 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time. Avoid Jolid 600 Tablet with tyramine-rich food such as cheese, smoked fish, meats and some types of beer.

Safety Advice

- Alcohol : UNSAFE - It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Jolid 600 Tablet. - Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - Jolid 600 Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor. - Breast feeding : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - Jolid 600 Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. - Driving : UNSAFE - Jolid 600 Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur. - Kidney : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED - Jolid 600 Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Jolid 600 Tablet is recommended. However, talk to your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease. - Liver : CAUTION - Jolid 600 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Jolid 600 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Limited information is available on the use of Jolid 600 Tablet in these patients. No dose adjustment is recommended in patients with mild to moderate liver disease.