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Betamox Plus 250mg Capsule

Manufacturer :  Laborate Pharmaceuticals India Ltd
Medicine Composition :  Amoxycillin, Cloxacillin, Lactobacillus
Prescription vs OTC : Prescription by Doctor not required

About Betamox Plus 250mg Capsule

Betamox treats bacterial infections Including the treatment of otitis media, sinusitis, and infections caused by susceptible organisms involving the respiratory tract, skin, and urinary tract. It interferes with the synthesis of the cell wall in a bacteria and stops it from growing.

This medication is used to treat infections of the lungs and airways, skin, middle ear, sinuses, and the urinary tract. It also treats conditions like tonsillitis, pneumonia, bronchitis and gonorrhoea. It is used in the prophylaxis of bacterial endocarditis in patients undergoing surgical or dental procedures

You should not use this antibiotic combination if you are allergic to any penicillin-based antibiotic. These antibiotics can make birth control pills less effective so ask your doctor about using nonhormonal birth control to prevent pregnancy during the treatment.

Take entire prescription, even if you are feeling better. Take at equal intervals around-the-clock. You may experience nausea or vomiting (small frequent meals, frequent mouth care, sucking lozenges, or chewing gum may help).

Common side effects may include stomach pain, vomiting, nausea, diarrhoea, headache, vaginal itching or discharge or swollen or black tongue. Call your doctor at once if you have the following after using this medicine:

  • Diarrhoea, fever, cold or flu symptoms, cough, troubled breathing.
  • Swollen glands, severe skin irritation and rashes or joint pain.
  • Jaundice, confusion or weakness, dark coloured urine.
  • Numbness, severe tingling, pain or muscle weakness.
  • Easy bruising or unusual bleeding of nose, mouth, vagina, or rectum.

    What are the uses of Betamox Plus 250mg Capsule

    • Bacterial Infections

    What are the contraindications of Betamox Plus 250mg Capsule ?

    What are the side effects of Betamox Plus 250mg Capsule ?

    Key highlights of Betamox Plus 250mg Capsule

    • Are there any pregnancy warnings?

      This medicine is considerable for pregnant women or not, is unknown. do consult a doctor if necessary.

    • Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

      This medicine is may be safe for breastfeeding women as this drug doesn't have any significant risk to the baby.

    • Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

      Do not drive unless you are feeling well. This medication can have side effects and the symptoms may make you unfit to drive.

    • Does this affect kidney function?

      This medication should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease.

    • Does this affect liver function?

      This medication should be used with caution in patients with liver disease.

    • How long is the duration of effect?

      The time duration this medicine has an impact is is not clinically established.

    • What is the onset of action?

      Within this medicine starts showing its result is not clinically established.

    • Is it habit forming?

      Its habit forming tendency is not reported till now.

    • Is It safe with alcohol?

      Consumption with alcohol is unknown. Please contact your doctor.

    What are the substitutes for Betamox Plus 250mg Capsule ?

    Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Betamox Plus 250mg Capsule , and hence can be used as its substitute.

    What are the dosage instructions?

    • Are there any missed dose instructions?

      The missed dose should be taken as soon possible. It is advisable to skip the missed dose if it's already time for your next scheduled dose.

    • Are there any overdose instructions?

      One should contact the doctor immediately if an overdose is suspected.

    How does this medication work?

    This medication is a Penicillin antibiotic and inhibits the transfer of a peptide group in the transpeptidation process. As a result, the bacterium is not able to build cell walls and is killed. It also produces lactic acid in the intestine thereby preventing pathogens or bad bacteria from entering and growing. The lactic acid produced by Lactobacillus helps in restoring gastro-intestinal health.

      What are the interactions of Betamox Plus 250mg Capsule ?

      Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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      • Interaction with Lab Test

        May interfere with urinary glucose tests using cupric sulfate (Benedict's solution, Clinitest®); may inactivate aminoglycosides in vitro.
      • Interaction with Medicine

        • Decreased effect: Efficacy of oral contraceptives may be reduced.
        • Increased effect: Disulfiram, probenecid may increase Betamox Plus 250mg Capsule levels.
        • Increased toxicity: Allopurinol theoretically has an additive potential for Betamox Plus 250mg Capsule rash.
      • Interaction with Disease

        In patients with renal impairment, doses and/or frequency of administration should be modified in response to the degree of renal impairment; a high percentage of patients with infectious mononucleosis have developed rash during therapy with Betamox Plus 250mg Capsule; a low incidence of cross-allergy with other beta-lactams and cephalosporins exists.

      FAQs about Betamox Plus 250mg Capsule

      • Ques : What is Betamox plus 250mg 250mg 60million spores capsule?

        Ans : This medication has Amoxicillin, Cloxacillin and Lacto Bacillus Sporegens as active elements present in it. This medication performs its action by restricting the formation of the bacterial cell wall, maintaining a healthy balance of microflora in the intestine, restricting the production of the bacterial cell wall.

      • Ques : What are the uses of Betamox plus 250mg 250mg 60million spores capsule?

        Ans : This medication is used for the treatment and prevention from conditions such as Bacterial infections, Irritable bowel syndrome, Abscesses, Bacterial infection, The treatment of staphylococcal infections, Vaginal infection, etc.

      • Ques : What are the Side Effects of Betamox plus 250mg 250mg 60million spores capsule?

        Ans : This medication has some commonly reported side effects such as Nausea, Vomiting, Gastrointestinal discomfort, Gas, Diarrhea, Allergic reaction, Weakness, Weight loss, General malaise, Bloating, Cholestatic jaundice, Anemia, etc.

      • Ques : What are the instructions for storage and disposal Betamox plus 250mg 250mg 60million spores capsule?

        Ans : Store this medication in a cool dry place and keep it in the original pack or container until it is time to take them. Store this medication out of sight and reach of children. Unused medicines should be disposed of in special ways to ensure that pets, children and other people cannot consume them.

      • Ques : How long do I need to use Betamox Plus 250mg Capsule before I see improvement of my conditions?

        Ans : This medicine takes 1 or 2 days before you see an improvement in your health conditions. It would be ideal if you note, it doesn't mean you will begin to notice such health improvement in a similar time span as different patients.

      • Ques : What are the contraindications to Betamox Plus 250mg Capsule?

        Ans : Contraindication to betamox. In addition, this medication should not be used if you have the following conditions such as High fever, Hypersensitivity, Hypersensitivity to any penicillin, Severe intestinal infection, etc.

      • Ques : Is Betamox Plus 250mg Capsule safe to use when pregnant?

        Ans : This medication is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.

      • Ques : Will Betamox Plus 250mg Capsule be more effective if taken in more than the recommended dose?

        Ans : No, taking higher than the recommended dose of betamox can lead to increased chances of side effects such as Rash, Vomiting, Allergic reaction, Stomach pain, Nausea, Flatulence, Diarrhea, etc.

      References

      • Amoxycillin- Drug Information Portal [Internet]. druginfo.nlm.nih.gov. 2019 [Cited 10 May 2019]. Available from:

        https://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov/drugportal/name/amoxycillin

      • Amoxycillin- DrugBank [Internet]. Drugbank.ca. 2019 [Cited 10 May 2019]. Available from:

        https://www.drugbank.ca/drugs/DB01060

      • Cloxacillin- Drug Information Portal [Internet]. druginfo.nlm.nih.gov. 2019 [Cited 23 April 2019]. Available from:

        https://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov/drugportal/name/cloxacillin

      • Lactobacillus- Drug Information Portal [Internet]. druginfo.nlm.nih.gov. 2019 [Cited 23 April 2019]. Available from:

        https://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov/drugportal/sid/d007778000

      Disclaimer : The information produced here is best of our knowledge and experience and we have tried our best to make it as accurate and up-to-date as possible, but we would like to request that it should not be treated as a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis or treatment.

      Lybrate is a medium to provide our audience with the common information on medicines and does not guarantee its accuracy or exhaustiveness. Even if there is no mention of a warning for any drug or combination, it never means that we are claiming that the drug or combination is safe for consumption without any proper consultation with an expert.

      Lybrate does not take responsibility for any aspect of medicines or treatments. If you have any doubts about your medication, we strongly recommend you to see a doctor immediately.
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      Written ByDrx Hina FirdousPhD (Pharmacology) Pursuing, M.Pharma (Pharmacology), B.Pharma - Certificate in Nutrition and Child CarePharmacology
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