This capsule is utilized for treating a extensive variety of bacterial infections. It prevent the bacteria from growing by interfering with the cell wall synthesis. It's used to cure diseases of the lungs and airways, middle ear, sinuses, skin, and the urinary tract. It contains a generic drug of Amoxicillin as it’s an active ingredient.
Amoxicillin 500mg capsule is an antibiotic. It kills bacteria by inhibiting them from forming their protective covering which is required for their survival in the human body.
Take this medicine in the dose as suggested by your physician/pharmacist. Swallow it as a whole. Don’t crush or break this capsule. This Tablet is taken by food or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
In case you forgot a dose, use it as soon as you observe. If it is about to the time of your next doses, skip the missed dose and resume your dosing schedule. Don’t use an more dose to make up for a forgotten dose. If you are habitually missing doses, consider setting the alarm or asking a family member to remind you. Please counsel your doctor to discuss changes in your dosing or a new schedule to make up for missed doses, if you have forgotten too many doses recently.
OverDose
Don’t use more than the suggested dose. Taking more medication will not improve your indications; rather, they may cause poisoning or dangerous side-effects. If you have any uncertainty about an overdose of this medicine, then please go to the emergency section of the nearest clinic or nursing home. Bring a capsule box, container, or label with you to help doctors with the needed info.Don’t give your tablets to other people even if you know that they have the similar situation or it looks like that they may have same situations. This may follow to overdosage.If you want to more information about this drug, then please counsel to your physician/pharmacist.
The most commonly reported side-effects of this medication are cephalalgia, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, cholestatic jaundice, and anemia.The following is a list of possible side effects that may occur from the use of Cipmox 500 capsule. This is not an inclusive list. These side-effects are possible but do not always happen. Some of the side-effects may be uncommon but serious. Counsel your doctor if you see any of the following side-effects, especially if they do not go away.
Amoxicillin 500mg capsule should not be used if there is a record of an allergy to antibiotics of penicillin and cephalosporin groups. Notify the doctor about conditions like asthma, liver diseases, kidney diseases, Mononucleosis, Gonorrhea before receiving this medicine.
When not to use?
AllergyThis tablet is not suggested for use if you have a known allergy to this medication or any other antibiotics of Penicillins and Cephalosporins groups.
General warnings
Allergic ReactionThis medication is likely to cause moderate to the severe allergic reaction, and the probability is very high in patients who are known to have an antibiotic allergy. Report the occurrence of any such response to the doctor on priority.DiarrheaThis drug is likely to occur diarrhea. It may be a mild episode essential no specific treatment or a severe case of colitis or Clostridium Difficile-Associated Diarrhea (CDAD). The possibility of existence is very high in patients having a history of diarrhea after using antibiotics. Most of the cases should be reported to the specialist or physician on precedence.MononucleosisThis medicine is not commended for use in patients with Mononucleosis. Cipmox 500mg capsule is likely to cause rashes and bumps on the skin if the patient is suffering from Mononucleosis
Warnings for special population
PregnancyThis medicine is not suggested for use in pregnant ladies unless necessary. All the risk and benefits should be discussed with the physician or pharmacist before taking this medication.BreastfeedingThis capsule is not recommended for use in breastfeeding ladies unless required.
It is not convenient for the treatment of flu. Consult a doctor for knowing the right medicines for its treatment.
Can I take this drug for an ear infection?
This can be used for the treatment of ear infection, however, talk to a doctor about the right antibiotics for your diseases.
Can I take it for diverticulitis?
It can be utilized in the treatment of diverticulitis, however, talk to a doctor about the right antibiotics for your condition.
Is it safe for heart patients?
It is safe to utilize in heart patients if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by the specialist or pharmacist. Always share your clinical history with the doctor before taking any medicine.
Is it used for throat infections?
It can be used for the treatment of throat infections. However, it should be used when the cause of the disease is diagnosed by the doctor, and Amoxicillin is recommended for its treatment.