Lynx 500mg Tablet OD

About this Medicine

Lynx 500mg Tablet OD is an antibiotic medicine that fights bacteria and is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections. It is effective in infections of the lungs (eg. pneumonia), throat, stomach, skin and soft tissues, bones and joints, and teeth. Lynx 500mg Tablet OD works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This helps to improve your symptoms and cure the underlying infection. It should be taken on an empty stomach. Taking it at the same time every day will help you to remember to take it. Your doctor will decide the correct dose for you. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping the medicine too early may lead to the infection returning or worsening.The most common side effects of this medicine include stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. These are usually mild but let your doctor know if they bother you or do not go away.Before using it, you should tell your doctor if you have any liver or kidney problems, if you have any problems with your bowels (intestines) or if you have ever had bloody diarrhea caused by taking antibiotics. You should also let your healthcare team 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.

How it Works

Lynx 500mg Tablet OD is an antibiotic. It works by preventing synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions. Thus, it stops the bacteria from growing, and prevents the infection from spreading.

Key Facts

Chemical Class :: Lincosamide antibiotics|Habit Forming :: No|Therapeutic Class :: ANTI INFECTIVES|Action Class :: Lincosamides

Safety Overview

Alcohol

SAFE

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Lactation

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Driving

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Kidney

CAUTION

Liver

CAUTION