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Amoxi 500 Capsule is an antibiotic medicine used in the treatment of bacterial infections of the ear, nose, throat, skin, urinary tract, tonsillitis, bronchitis, and pneumonia and also used to treat diarrhoea. This medicine contains amoxycillin, which works by inhibiting the protein synthesis of the bacterial cell and thereby helps fight infection-causing bacteria. This medicine is not effective for treating viral infections. Common side effects include skin rashes, nausea, vomiting, bloating, and gas.
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Amoxi 500 Capsule belongs to a group of anti-bacterial or antibiotics known as penicillin. Amoxi 500 Capsule is used to prevent and treat different types of bacterial infections like chest infections (pneumonia, bronchitis), ear/nose/throat (ENT) infections, urinary tract infections, skin infections, leg ulcers, gum ulcers, dental infections, and pressure sores. Besides this, it is also used with various antibiotics like clarithromycin to treat stomach ulcers caused by H. Pyroli bacteria.
Amoxi 500 Capsule contains Amoxycillin, which kills the bacterial cell by blocking the chemical (mucopeptides) released by the bacteria's outer layer (cell wall). In turn, Amoxi 500 Capsule weakens and destroys the bacterial cell wall. It is a broad range of antibiotics that helps in fighting various types of bacteria.
During the treatment with Amoxi 500 Capsule , you may observe some common side effects like feeling sick (nausea) and diarrhoea. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and are resolved over time. However, if these side effects persist, let your doctor know.
Do not use Amoxi 500 Capsule without doctor's advice if you have a skin reaction or irritation to any medicine. Do not use Amoxi 500 Capsule in more than prescribed doses or longer duration as it may cause adverse effects. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and all the medicines you take before taking Amoxi 500 Capsule to rule out any side effects. Do not discontinue or abruptly stop the medication, as it may lead to antibiotic resistance, a condition in which bacteria become resistant to antibiotics.
Uses of Amoxi 500 Capsule
Directions for Use
Tablet/Capsule: Take it with food to avoid stomach upset. Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water. Do not break, crush or chew it. Syrup: Shake the bottle well before use. Check the label for directions and take it in the dose prescribed by your doctor with the help of a measuring cup/dosing syringe/dropper provided by the pack.
Medicinal Benefits
Amoxi 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. Amoxi 500 Capsule is effective against gram-positive (S. pneumoniae) and gram-negative bacteria (E. coli, Haemophilus influenza, Neisseria gonorrhoea). Besides this, Amoxi 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. Amoxi 500 Capsule can be safely prescribed and well-tolerated among adults, children, pregnant and nursing mothers.
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Drug Warnings
Do not take Amoxi 500 Capsule if you are allergic to any of its components. Taking Amoxi 500 Capsule may cause antibiotic-induced diarrhoea in some cases. Penicillin antibiotics, blood thinners (warfarin, coumadin), uric acid-lowering drugs (allopurinol, probenecid), and anti-cancer or anti-arthritis drugs (methotrexate) may severely interact with Amoxi 500 Capsule . Tell your doctor if you have chronic kidney disease or viral glandular fever (mononucleosis) before taking Amoxi 500 Capsule . This medicine may lower the efficiency of oral birth control pills or contraceptive devices. An intake of Amoxi 500 Capsule may alter some glucose urine tests like the copper reduction test report.
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Alcohol
Caution
Do not drink too much while taking this medicine. Drinking a lot of alcohol may more likely to drowsiness, dizziness or sleepiness side effects.
Pregnancy
Caution
Amoxi 500 Capsule is a pregnancy category B drug. So, Amoxi 500 Capsule can be safely taken by pregnant women if prescribed by the doctor.
Breast Feeding
Safe if prescribed
Can safely give Amoxi 500 Capsule to breastfeeding mothers.
Driving
Caution
You may have side effects like dizziness after taking Amoxi 500 Capsule that may make you unfit to drive. So, it is advisable not to drive or operate machinery until you are feeling well.
Liver
Safe if prescribed
Amoxi 500 Capsule can be safely taken in case of liver disease if prescribed by the doctor. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing Amoxi 500 Capsule .
Kidney
Caution
Take Amoxi 500 Capsule with caution if you have severe kidney disease. Your doctor may reduce the dose of Amoxi 500 Capsule in patients with severe renal impairment (GFR less than 30 mL/min).
Children
Safe if prescribed
Can be Amoxi 500 Capsule safely to children, dose to be adjusted and recommended by a child specialist only.
Amoxi 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.
Amoxi 500 Capsule kills the bacterial cell by blocking the chemical (mucopeptides) released by the bacteria's outer layer (cell wall). In turn, Amoxi 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. Amoxi 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 Amoxi 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.
Amoxi 500 Capsule may cause side effects such as nausea and diarrhoea. If these side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.
Amoxi 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 Amoxi 500 Capsule during pregnancy. Consult a doctor before taking Amoxi 500 Capsule .
You should not take Amoxi 500 Capsule if you have or ever had cirrhosis, severe kidney or liver disease, adrenal gland failure, an electrolyte imbalance, or an allergy to Amoxi 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.
Amoxi 500 Capsule is effective if used in the dose and duration prescribed by your doctor. Do not stop taking Amoxi 500 Capsule even if you see improvement in your condition as discontinuing Amoxi 500 Capsule too early may cause symptoms to worsen or reoccur.
If you forget to take a dose of Amoxi 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.
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