Novaclox 250 Mg/250 Mg Capsule

As a combination of two penicillin antibiotic, Novaclox 250 Mg/250 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 combination is made to overcome the resistance occur to any active constituent. 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
• if you have mononucleosis, a history of diarrhoea caused by taking antibiotics, or food or drug allergies
• If you are already taking any medicines

Take this medication exactly as prescribed by your doctor. This medication may be taken with or without food. Dosage is as per doctor’s prescription and it varies according to age, medical condition and severity of the condition.

• Bacterial Infections

• Upper Respiratory Tract Infection

• Lower Respiratory Tract Infection

• Bacterial Infections Of Urinary Tract

• Skin And Soft Tissue Infections

• Oral Infections

• Bone And Joint Infections

• Postoperative Wound Infection

• Allergy

• 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.

• Is it habit forming?

  No habit forming tendencies have been reported.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  This medicine is safe to use during breastfeeding.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  Depending on the severity of the renal impairment, dosage of the medicine should be modified.

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

• Nodimox Plus 250Mg/250Mg Capsule

  Alkem Laboratories Ltd

• Supriclox 250 Mg/250 Mg Capsule

  Cipla Ltd

• Twinmox Capsule

  Shreya Life Sciences Pvt Ltd

• Moxiken Cl 250 Mg/250 Mg Capsule

  Kentreck Laboratories Pvt Ltd

• Lariclox 250 Mg/250 Mg Capsule

  Litaka Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Amocin Plus 250 Mg/250 Mg Capsule

  Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Warclox 250 Mg/250 Mg Capsule

  Pfizer Ltd

• Intamox 250 Mg/250 Mg Capsule

  Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Supramox 250 Mg/250 Mg Capsule

  Laborate Pharmaceuticals India Ltd

• Lupimox C Capsule

  Lupin Ltd

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

This medication is a combination of Amoxycillin and Cloxacillin. Both the active constituent belongs to the class of 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. Also, when it is used against the beta-lactamase of staphylococci, the large R chain does not let the beta-lactamases to bind.

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

  Alcohol

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

• Interaction with Lab Test

  Urine Sugar Test

  The usage of this medication should be reported prior to perform the test. The urine sugar test should be performed with different reagents in such cases.

• 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.

• 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 Novaclox 250 Mg/250 Mg Capsule?

  Ans : This medication is a combination of Amoxycillin and Cloxacillin. Both belong to penicillin antibiotic and prescribed treats bacterial infections. It interferes with the synthesis of the cell walls in bacteria and stops them from growing.

• Ques : How long do I need to use Novaclox 250 Mg/250 Mg Capsule before I see improvement in my condition?

  Ans : This medication is to be taken till the time you see an improvement in your health conditions.

• Ques : At what frequency do I need to use Novaclox 250 Mg/250 Mg Capsule?

  Ans : This medication should be taken in the dosage as prescribed by the doctor.

• Ques : Should I use Novaclox 250 Mg/250 Mg Capsule empty stomach, before food or after food?

  Ans : This medication should be taken after food in a prescribed dosage.

• Ques : What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of Novaclox 250 Mg/250 Mg Capsule?

  Ans : This medication should be kept in a cool dry place and in its original packaging. Make sure this medication remains unreachable to children and pets.

• Amoxicillin- Drug Information Portal [Internet]. druginfo.nlm.nih.gov. 2020 [Cited 23 January 2020]. Available from:

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

• Cloxacillin- Drug Information Portal [Internet]. druginfo.nlm.nih.gov. 2020 [Cited 23 January 2020]. Available from:

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

• New Drugs Approved by CDSCO, Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation, Government of India [Internet]. cdscoonline.gov.in [Cited 23 January 2020]. Available from:

  https://cdscoonline.gov.in/CDSCO/Drugs