Treat Bacteria Infections that Include Acne with Monodox

Monodox is used to treat bacteria infections. It treats bacteria infections that also include acne. Monodox stops the growth of bacteria. Patients should understand that this medicine does not treat viral infections such as the common cold or the flu or malaria.

Taking Monodox.
Monodox should be taken by mouth. It should be take on an empty stomach (one hour before meals or two hours after meals). However if a patient suffers from a stomach ache it can be taken with milk or food, even though it may become less effective. Patients should lie down for half an hour after dosage. If patients are taking delayed release tablets they should swallow the tablets whole. They should not crush or chew the tablets. Only if a patient has trouble swallowing the capsule, can they open it and sprinkle the contents on applesauce. The applesauce containing the medicine must be eaten immediately.

Missing a dose.
If a patient misses a dose, it should be taken as soon as he or she remembers. The goal is to keep the medicine in the blood or urine. However, if it is almost time for the next schedule dosage, the patient should skip the dosage and take it at the next schedule time. Two dosages must never be taken at one time.

Monodox's side effects.
Monodox can cause gastrointestinal problems such as vomiting, nausea, anorexia, diarrhea, etc. It can cause skin rashes called maculopapular and erythematous. There has been hypersensitivity reactions such as urticaria, angioneurotic, edema and purpura. There are reports of blood problems such as hemolyptic, anemia, and neutropenia.

Monodox should not be used during the last half of pregnancy. This medicine may cause slow growth in the infants bones and teeth. In addition, the infant's teeth may become discolored. For the same reasons, Monodox should not be taken while breastfeeding. Babies who are breastfed may also become more sensitive to sunlight. This can cause fungus infections in the mouth or vagina. Lastly, Monodox should not be taken during pregnancy because the mother may experience liver problems.

Storage.
Always store this medicine in a place children cannot get access to it. It must be kept away from heat and light. It should not be stored in the kitchen, bathroom or any place where it is damp. These procedures must be followed to prevent heat and moisture from breaking up the Monodox. The oral liquid form should never be frozen.