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Moxcon Capsule Substitute

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Composition:

AMOXYCILLIN-500MG

Uses:

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

Medicinal Benefits:

  • Moxcon Capsule is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that helps treat various bacterial infections.
  • Moxcon Capsule is effective against gram-positive (S. pneumoniae) and gram-negative bacteria (E. coli, Haemophilus influenzae, Neisseria gonorrhoea).
  • Besides this, Moxcon Capsule also helps treat stomach ulcers caused by the H. pylori bacteria.
  • If combined with antibiotics like clarithromycin and acidity medicine like lansoprazole, it helps reduce the symptoms of duodenal ulcers.
  • Moxcon Capsule can be safely prescribed and well-tolerated among adults, children, and pregnant and nursing mothers.
  • Moxcon Capsule weakens and destroys the bacterial cell wall. It is a broad range of antibiotics that help fight various types of bacteria.

FAQs

Moxcon 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.

Moxcon Capsule kills the bacterial cell by blocking the chemical (mucopeptides) released by the bacteria's outer layer (cell wall). In turn, Moxcon 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. Moxcon 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 Moxcon 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.

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

Moxcon 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 Moxcon Capsule during pregnancy. Consult a doctor before taking Moxcon Capsule.

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

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

If you forget to take a dose of Moxcon 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.