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Almox-500 Capsule Substitute

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Composition:

AMOXYCILLIN-500MG

Uses:

Almox-500 Capsule is used in the treatment of bacterial infections. The detailed uses of Almox-500 Capsule are as follows:<br/>• Bacterial Infections: Almox-500 Capsule is widely used to treat various bacterial infections, including pneumonia, bronchitis, and ear infections.<br/>• Skin Infections: Almox-500 Capsule effectively treats skin infections caused by susceptible bacteria, reducing inflammation and promoting healing.<br/>• Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs): Almox-500 Capsule is prescribed to manage UTIs by targeting the bacteria responsible for the condition.<br/>• Stomach Ulcers: Almox-500 Capsule can be part of a comprehensive treatment plan to eliminate Helicobacter pylori, a bacterium associated with stomach ulcers.<br/>• Dental Infections: Dentists commonly recommend Almox-500 Capsule to treat dental infections and prevent complications during or after dental procedures.<br/>

Medicinal Benefits:

Almox-500 Capsule is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that helps treat various bacterial infections like ear, nose, or throat (ENT) infections, skin infections, genitourinary tract, and lower respiratory tract infections (LRTI) caused by susceptible bacteria. Almox-500 Capsule is effective against gram-positive (S. pneumoniae) and gram-negative bacteria (E. coli, Haemophilus influenza, Neisseria gonorrhoea). Besides this, Almox-500 Capsule also helps treat stomach ulcers caused by the H Pyroli bacteria. If combined with antibiotics like clarithromycin and acidity medicine like lansoprazole, it helps reduce the symptoms of duodenum ulcers. Almox-500 Capsule can be safely prescribed and well-tolerated among adults, children, pregnant and nursing mothers.

FAQs

Almox-500 Capsule is used to treat various bacterial infections like ear, nose, or throat (ENT) infections, skin infections, genitourinary tract, and lower respiratory tract infections (LRTI) caused by susceptible bacteria.

Almox-500 Capsule kills the bacterial cell by blocking the chemical (mucopeptides) released by the bacteria's outer layer (cell wall). In turn, Almox-500 Capsule weakens and destroys the bacterial cell wall. It is a broad range of antibiotics that helps in fighting various types of bacteria.

Amoxycillin belongs to the class of penicillin antibiotics. Almox-500 Capsule is a broad-spectrum antibiotic effective against a wide range of bacteria. On the other hand, penicillin is a narrow-spectrum antibiotic effective against fewer bacteria.

Do not use anti diarrhoeal until the doctor has prescribed you. You can drink plenty of fluids (electrolytes) to avoid dehydration. Besides this, you can also take prebiotics or probiotics to manage diarrhoea as it may help increase the number of good bacteria in the intestine, which aids indigestion.

Try to stay well hydrated by drinking at least six glasses of water or other fluid per day. Always keep your bladder empty as much as possible by peeing regularly.

After taking an antibiotic, you may need to wait for up to three hours to eat or drink any dairy products, including milk and butter, yoghurt, and cheese. Grapefruit juice and dietary supplements containing minerals like calcium may also work to dampen the effect of antibiotics.

Do not stop using Almox-500 Capsule even if you feel better. It should be strictly used as advised by your doctor to avoid the recurrence of symptoms and to worsen the disease.

Almox-500 Capsule may cause side effects such as nausea and diarrhoea. If these side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

Almox-500 Capsule can be used during pregnancy if prescribed by a doctor. Do not self-medicate, especially during pregnancy since there is limited safety information available on the use of Almox-500 Capsule during pregnancy. Consult a doctor before taking Almox-500 Capsule .

You should not take Almox-500 Capsule if you have or ever had cirrhosis, severe kidney or liver disease, adrenal gland failure, an electrolyte imbalance, or an allergy to Almox-500 Capsule or sulfa drugs. Also, inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or are breastfeeding to avoid any harmful effect on your baby.

Almox-500 Capsule is effective if used in the dose and duration prescribed by your doctor. Do not stop taking Almox-500 Capsule even if you see improvement in your condition as discontinuing Almox-500 Capsule too early may cause symptoms to worsen or reoccur.

If you forget to take a dose of Almox-500 Capsule , take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take the next scheduled dose in the prescribed time. Do not double the dose to make up for the missed one as this may increase the risk of side effects.