Mox 500 MG Capsule

As a penicillin antibiotic, Mox 500 MG Capsule treats bacterial infections. It interferes with the synthesis of the cell walls in bacteria and stops it from growing. This 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. This medication when used with an antibiotic clarithromycin, it treats stomach ulcers. You should not use it if you are allergic to any penicillin based antibiotic.

This medication can make birth control pills less effective, so ask your doctor about using non-hormonal birth control to prevent pregnancy during the treatment. Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding.

To make sure this medication is safe for you, inform your doctor if you have:

• Asthma, liver or kidney disease
• Mononucleosis
• History of diarrhoea caused by taking antibiotics
• Any food or drug allergies
• Taking any medicines

Other drugs may interact with Mox 500 MG Capsule, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Tell each of your health care providers about all medicines you use now and any medicine you start or stop using.

Take Mox 500 MG Capsule exactly as prescribed by your doctor. They are available in liquid form, as chewable tablets, and as extended-release tablets. Some forms of this medicine may be taken with or without food. Dosage is as per doctor’s prescription and it varies according to age, medical condition, and how severe the condition is.

Symptoms of penicillin overdose include neuromuscular hypersensitivity (agitation, hallucinations, asterixis, encephalopathy, confusion, and seizures) and electrolyte imbalance with potassium or sodium salts, especially in renal failure.

Hemodialysis may be helpful to aid in the removal of the drug from the blood, otherwise most treatment is supportive or symptom directed.

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

• Ear Infection (Otitis Media)

• Nose Bleed

• Throat Infection

• Lower Respiratory Tract Infection

• Skin Infection

• Urinary Tract Infection

• Gonorrhea And Associated Infections

• Typhoid Fever

• Stomach Ulcers

• Dental Abscess

• Endocarditis

• Allergy

• Hypersensitivity

• Diarrhoea

• Fever

• Joint Pain

• Skin Yellowing

• Easy Bruising And Bleeding

• Heavy Menstrual Bleeding

• Tooth Discoloration

• Nausea Or Vomiting

• Altered Sense Of Taste

• Convulsions

• How long is the duration of effect?

  The effect of this medicine lasts for an average of 1.5 to 2 hours after onset of action.

• What is the onset of action?

  The effect of this medicine can be observed within 1-2 hours of administration.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  This medicine is not known to cause any harm to the fetus. But the evidence is inadequate and it should be used only when necessary after consulting a doctor.

• Is it habit forming?

  No habit forming tendencies have been reported.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  During Lacting the use of this medicine is safe. Consult doctor before taking this medicine, he/she will advise you all the possibilities on infant.

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  Alcohol can be taken with Mox 500 MG Capsule, as no significant harmful side effects are observed.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  It is found that this medication may affect the patient alertness due to the side effects which it may cause, thus suggested to avoid driving if taking this medicine.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  Avoid this medicine if you are a patient of severe kidney disease. Caution must be taken in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment might be needed. Kindly consult your doctor before taking this medication.

• Does this affect liver function?

  Caution must be taken in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment might be needed. Kindly consult your doctor before taking this medication.

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Mox 500 MG Capsule , and hence can be used as its substitute.

• Novamox 500 MG Capsule

  Cipla Ltd

• Amurol Nx 500 MG Capsule

  Alembic Ltd

• Hipenp 500 MG Capsule

  Zydus Cadila

• Moxilup 500 MG Capsule

  Lupin Ltd

• Ronemox 500 MG Capsule

  Abbott Healthcare Pvt. Ltd

• 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. Symptoms of an overdosage include convulsions, change in behaviour or a severe skin rash.

Mox 500 MG Capsule 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

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 Alcohol

  Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

• Interaction with Lab Test

  Urine Sugar test

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

• Interaction with Medicine

  • Doxycycline: Usage of this medication with Doxycycline should be avoided and usage of other antibiotics should be reported to the doctor.
  • Methotrexate: Usage of this medication with Methotrexate or other chemotherapy medicines should be reported to the doctor. The levels of Methotrexate in the body along with symptoms of toxicity should be closely monitored while both these medicines are taken.
  • Warfarin: Usage of this medication with Warfarin should be reported to the doctor. The clotting time should be monitored promptly. Symptoms like increased bleeding, swelling, dizziness and weakness should be reported immediately.
  • Ethinyl Estradiol: Usage of this medication with Ethinyl Estradiol decreases the effectiveness of oral contraceptive pills, which might result in unplanned pregnancies.
  • Decreased effect: Efficacy of oral contraceptives may be reduced.
  • Increased effect: Disulfiram, probenecid may increase amoxicillin levels.
  • Increased toxicity: Allopurinol theoretically has an additive potential for amoxicillin rash.

• Interaction with Disease

  • Mononucleosis: The condition should be reported to the doctor before taking this medication so that proper substitute can be prescribed.
  • Colitis: This medication should be discontinued if severe diarrhea occurs. Patients having a history of Colitis should be monitored closely.
  • Renal Diseases: This medication should be given after making adjustments in the dosage. The kidney function should be periodically monitored especially if the dosage is for a longer period of time. Suitable dose adjustments are to be made if a patient is on hemodialysis.

• Ques : What is Mox 500 mg capsule?

  Ans : Mox 500 MG Capsule belong to a group of drugs known as penicillin antibiotic. This drug treats bacterial infections. It is an antibiotic, that is used for treating a wide variety of bacterial infections of the lungs and airways, middle ear, sinuses, skin, urinary tract, etc. Mox 500 MG Capsule works by interfering with the synthesis of the cell wall in a bacteria and inhibits its growth.

• Ques : What is the use of Mox 500 mg capsule?

  Ans : Mox 500 MG Capsule is used for the treatment and prevention from conditions and symptoms of diseases like otitis media, nose infection, lower respiratory tract infection, skin infection, and urinary tract infection. Besides these, it can also be used to treat conditions like gonorrhea and associated infections, stomach ulcers, dental abscess, endocarditis, pharyngitis or tonsillitis. The patient should inform the doctor about any ongoing medications and treatment before using Mox 500 MG Capsule to avoid undesirable effects.

• Ques : What are the side effects of Mox 500 mg capsule?

  Ans : This is a list of possible side-effects which may occur due to the constituting ingredients of Mox 500 MG Capsule. This is not a comprehensive list. These side-effects have been observed and not necessarily occur. Some of these side-effects may be serious. These include hypersensitivity, diarrhea, fever, joint pain, and skin yellowing. Apart from these, using this medicine may further lead to heavy menstrual bleeding, tooth discoloration, nausea or vomiting, altered sense of taste, and convulsions. If any of these symptoms occur often or on daily basis, a doctor should be urgently consulted.

• Ques : What are the instructions for storage and disposal of Mox 500 mg capsule ?

  Ans : Mox 500 MG Capsule should be stored at room temperature, away from heat and direct light. Keep it away from the reach of children and pets. A doctor should be consulted regarding the dosage of Mox 500 MG Capsule. The patient should consult a doctor for its further uses and side effects and should inform the doctor about any ongoing medications and treatment before using to avoid undesirable effects.

• Ques : How long do I need to use mox 500 mg capsule before I see improvement in my condition?

  Ans : This medication should be consumed, until the complete eradication of the disease. Thus it is advised to use, till the time directed by your doctor. Also taking this medication longer than it was prescribed, can cause an inadequate effect on the patient's condition. So please consult your doctor.

• Ques : At what frequency do I need to use mox 500 mg capsule?

  Ans : This medication is generally used twice or thrice a day, as the time interval to which this medication has an impact, is around 8 to 12 hours, but it is not the standard frequency, for using this medication. It is advised to consult your doctor before the usage, as the frequency also depends on the patient's condition.

• Ques : Should I use mox 500 mg capsule empty stomach, before food or after food?

  Ans : This medication is common to be taken orally and the action of salts involved in this medication, do not depend on whether taking it pre-meal or post-meal. It is advised to consult a doctor before use and take it at a fixed time in a day.

• Ques : Can Mox 500 MG Capsule cause an allergic reaction?

  Ans : Mox 500 MG Capsule usually does not cause an allergic reaction, however, patients who have a known allergy to penicillins should avoid taking this drug. In case you suffer from an allergic reaction, take medical help as soon as possible.

• Ques : Can the use of Mox 500 MG Capsule cause diarrhoea?

  Ans : Mox 500 MG Capsule can lead to diarrhoea in some patients. This is because this medicine is an antibiotic and may kill the helpful bacteria in the stomach or intestine.

• Ques : Can I stop taking Mox 500 MG Capsule when my symptoms are relieved?

  Ans : You must not stop taking this drug if you start feeling better. It is important to complete the course of treatment. If you stop taking it without informing your doctor, then the infection can recur.

• Ques : How long does Mox 500 MG Capsule take to work?

  Ans : This drug takes about 2-3 days to make you feel better. However, it may vary from one person to another.

• Ques : Is Mox 500 MG Capsule safe?

  Ans : Mox 500 MG Capsule is usually considered safe if taken as prescribed by a healthcare provider.

• Ques : Does Mox 500 MG Capsule cause drowsiness?

  Ans : Mox 500 MG Capsule does not cause drowsiness. If you feel drowsy after taking this drug, then please talk to your doctor.

• Ques : What if I don't get better after using Mox 500 MG Capsule?

  Ans : Talk to your doctor and inform him if you are not feeling better even after completing the course of treatment of this drug.

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