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Emox 500mg Tablet Substitute

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Composition:

AMOXYCILLIN-500MG

Uses:

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

Medicinal Benefits:

Emox 500mg Tablet 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. Emox 500mg Tablet is effective against gram-positive (S. pneumoniae) and gram-negative bacteria (E. coli, Haemophilus influenza, Neisseria gonorrhoea). Besides this, Emox 500mg Tablet 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. Emox 500mg Tablet can be safely prescribed and well-tolerated among adults, children, pregnant and nursing mothers.

FAQs

Emox 500mg Tablet 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.

Emox 500mg Tablet kills the bacterial cell by blocking the chemical (mucopeptides) released by the bacteria's outer layer (cell wall). In turn, Emox 500mg Tablet 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. Emox 500mg Tablet 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 Emox 500mg Tablet 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.

Emox 500mg Tablet may cause side effects such as nausea and diarrhoea. If these side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

Emox 500mg Tablet 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 Emox 500mg Tablet during pregnancy. Consult a doctor before taking Emox 500mg Tablet.

You should not take Emox 500mg Tablet if you have or ever had cirrhosis, severe kidney or liver disease, adrenal gland failure, an electrolyte imbalance, or an allergy to Emox 500mg Tablet 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.

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

If you forget to take a dose of Emox 500mg Tablet, 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.