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Amoxycillin 500 MG Capsule

Manufacturer
Jagsonpal Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Composition
Amoxycillin
Prescription
Required

Description

Amoxycillin 500 MG Capsule is an antibiotic. It is used orally to treat different types of bacterial infections of the throat, lungs, ears, nose, urinary tract, and skin. Amoxycillin 500 MG Capsule is also used with other medications to stop the growth and kill Helicobacter pylori bacteria that cause stomach ulcer(s). It is not effective against infections caused by viruses or fungus. Amoxycillin 500 MG Capsule shows side effects like diarrhoea, stomach pain, headache, weakness, nausea, and vomiting. Consult your doctor if any of these side effects persist or worsen. Drink an adequate amount of water to prevent dehydration as this medicine may cause diarrhoea. Avoid taking this medicine if you have a known allergy to it and discontinue if any allergic reactions (skin rash, hives (itchy, painful eruptions that sting), swelling of face, lips, etc.) are experienced. Amoxycillin 500 MG Capsule can be taken with or without food, and at the same time every day to ensure its better efficacy. Take the capsule as a whole without crushing or breaking it. Make sure that the course of antibiotic treatment is completed as directed by your doctor. Do not stop taking Amoxycillin 500 MG Capsule on your own even if you feel better. Amoxycillin 500 MG Capsule should be used cautiously by individuals with kidney problems, heart and liver problems. Amoxycillin 500 MG Capsule can make birth control pills less effective. You may be asked to use a different birth control method to prevent unintended pregnancy. Amoxycillin 500 MG Capsule can interact with other medicines. Inform your doctor if you are taking any medicines before starting the treatment with this capsule. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or are breastfeeding before taking Amoxycillin 500 MG Capsule.

Uses of Amoxycillin 500 MG Capsule

What is it prescribed for?

  • Acute otitis media

    Acute Otitis media (AOM), is an infection of the middle ear (the area behind the eardrum), common in infants and young children. Amoxycillin 500 MG Capsule is used to treat acute otitis media caused by bacteria.

  • Sinusitis

    Sinusitis is the swelling of membranes that line your nose and surrounding sinuses. It is often caused by bacteria and sometimes, viruses and fungi. You may experience a stuffed nose and pain or pressure behind your eyes, nose, cheeks, or forehead. Amoxycillin 500 MG Capsule is used to treat bacterial sinusitis.

  • Lung infections

    Amoxycillin 500 MG Capsule is used to treat the following lung infections: 1. Pneumonia:- It is an infection of the air sacs in the lungs (either single or both lungs). It can be bacterial and viral. Amoxycillin 500 MG Capsule is used to treat pneumonia caused by bacteria. 2. Bronchitis:- It is the swelling and irritation of bronchial tubes that regulates air passage in the lungs. Amoxycillin 500 MG Capsule is used to treat bronchitis caused by bacteria.

  • Skin and soft tissue infections

    Skin and soft tissue infections occur when the bacteria invade the skin and its supporting structures. Amoxycillin 500 MG Capsule is used to treat all skin infections including abscess (puss pockets) caused by bacteria.

  • Cystitis

    Cystitis is the swelling of the urinary bladder usually caused by a bacterial infection. Amoxycillin 500 MG Capsule is used to treat cystitis caused by E.coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Enterococci, and Klebsiella species.

  • Gonorrhoea

    Gonorrhoea is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by Neisseria gonorrhoea bacteria that infects both men and women. It spreads during vaginal, oral or anal sex, without protection. Amoxycillin 500 MG Capsule is used to treat the gonococcal infection.

  • Peptic Ulcer

    A peptic ulcer is a sore on the lining of your stomach or intestine. Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) is a bacteria that cause ulcers. Amoxycillin 500 MG Capsule is used in combination with antacids/anti-ulcerative medicines for the treatment of H. pylori infections that cause peptic ulcer(s).

  • Dental Abcess

    A tooth abscess is a bacterial infection that occurs from an untreated cavity, decay, or injury. Your dentist will make a small cut into the abscess to drain out the pus resulting from the infection. Amoxycillin 500 MG Capsule is used to treat bacterial tooth infections and to stop it from spreading further.

  • Bacterial Endocarditis

    Bacterial endocarditis is an infection in the inner lining of the heart caused by bacteria. It occurs when bacteria from another part of your body travel through the blood and attach to damaged areas of your heart. Amoxycillin 500 MG Capsule is used to treat bacterial endocarditis.

  • Pharyngitis/Tonsilitis

    Pharyngitis and tonsillitis are infections that cause swelling and soreness in the throat and tonsils. Amoxycillin 500 MG Capsule is used to treat pharyngitis, tonsillitis, and/or pharyngotonsillitis (when the infection affects both, the pharynx and the tonsils).

  • Typhoid fever

    Typhoid fever is a bacterial infection caused by Salmonella Typhi. This bacteria is spread through contaminated food or water by a human carrier. Amoxycillin 500 MG Capsule is used to treat typhoid fever.

  • Pyelonephritis

    Pyelonephritis is the swelling of the kidneys due to bacterial infection. This infection starts in your urethra or bladder and spreads through the ureters to the kidneys. Amoxycillin 500 MG Capsule is used to treat Pyelonephritis.

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Amoxycillin 500 MG Capsule

  • Headache
  • Loose stools
  • Skin rash
  • Joint painrare
  • Dizzinessrare
  • Stomach discomfort
  • Tooth discolouration
  • Nausea or vomiting
  • Change in tasterare
  • Loss of appetite rare
SEVERE
Contact your doctor immediately if any of these symptoms are experienced on a regular basis.
RARE
Observed in a small fraction of population.
This is not an exhaustive list of side effects. Please inform your doctor if you experience any adverse reaction to the medication.

Highlights

Commonly asked questions for Amoxycillin 500 MG Capsule

Onset of action

Amoxycillin 500 MG Capsule starts working within 1 hour of intake.

Duration of effect

The effect of Amoxycillin 500 MG Capsule lasts for about 6 to 8 hours.

Safe with alcohol?

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

Is it habit forming?

No habit-forming tendency has been reported for Amoxycillin 500 MG Capsule.

Usage in pregnancy?

Amoxycillin 500 MG Capsule is generally safe in pregnancy to treat bacterial infections. It is not known to cause birth defects when taken by pregnant women. However, it is always better to consult your doctor before taking this medicine.

Usage while breast-feeding?

Amoxycillin 500 MG Capsule is safe to be used during breastfeeding. It is not known to be harmful to breastfeeding women. It passes into breast milk in very low levels that are not expected to cause severe side effects in breastfed infants. However, it is always better to consult your doctor before taking this medicine.

Substitutes

List of substitutes for Amoxycillin 500 MG Capsule

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Amoxycillin 500 MG Capsule, and hence can be used as its substitute.
Genmox 500 MG Capsule
Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Hipenp 500 MG Capsule
Zydus Cadila
Mox 500 MG Capsule
Ranbaxy Laboratories Ltd.
Ospamox 500 MG Capsule
Novartis India Ltd.
Ronemox 500 MG Capsule
Abbott Healthcare Pvt. Ltd.

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When not to use?

Contraindications of Amoxycillin 500 MG Capsule

  • Allergy

    Avoid taking Amoxycillin 500 MG Capsule if you are allergic to it. Some people may develop allergic reactions to this medicine. Seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms of allergic reactions such as skin rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, breathing difficulties, etc.

Dosage

  • Missed Dose

    If you forget to take a Amoxycillin 500 MG Capsule dose, make sure that you remember to take your next dose on time. Do not take two doses together to make up for a forgotten dose.

  • Overdose

    Never take Amoxycillin 500 MG Capsule more than the prescribed dose. If you suspect that you might have taken an overdose of this medicine, go to the emergency department of your local hospital.

Interactions

All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.

Interaction with Alcohol

  • Description

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

  • Instructions

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

Interaction with Medicine

Disease interactions

  • Mononucleosis

    moderate
    Mononucleosis (kissing disease) is an infection caused by Epstein-Barr virus. It is spread through saliva. People with mononucleosis may develop a maculopapular skin rash (flat and small raised bumps on the skin) after 5-10 days of treatment with Amoxycillin 500 MG Capsule that resolves within days of discontinuing the use. Amoxycillin 500 MG Capsule may not be appropriate medicine in people with mononucleosis.

  • Colitis

    moderate
    Amoxycillin 500 MG Capsule can kill the helpful bacteria in your stomach or intestine and leads to diarrhoea. Therefore use Amoxycillin 500 MG Capsule with extreme caution in case of gastrointestinal (stomach and intestine) diseases, particularly colitis (swelling of the inner lining of the colon), since it may worsen your condition.

  • Kidney Disease

    moderate
    Amoxycillin 500 MG Capsule is filtered by the kidney and moved out of your body through urine. You will need special consideration if you have kidney problems. Taking this medicine while you have pre-existing kidney problems will lead to further damage. Dose adjustment will be done by your doctor based on your clinical condition.

Food interactions

  • Information not available.

Lab interactions

  • Urine Sugar Test

    moderate
    Amoxycillin 500 MG Capsule is moved out from the body via urine. High urine concentrations of Amoxycillin 500 MG Capsule might give a false-positive result for the urine sugar test (test to determine the presence of glucose). Inform your doctor or lab technician about the use of Amoxycillin 500 MG Capsule before doing this test.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.

General Instructions

Amoxycillin 500 MG Capsule is used orally for treating bacterial infections and it is proven to be safe and effective. Take Amoxycillin 500 MG Capsule with or without food. Never take more than the prescribed dose. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection come back and harder to treat. You should not give your medicine to other people even if their condition appears to be the same as yours. Do not crush, break or chew the capsule in your mouth.

Warnings

Warnings for special population

  • Pregnancy

    - Amoxycillin 500 MG Capsule is generally safe in pregnancy to treat bacterial infections. It is not known to cause birth defects when taken by pregnant women. However, it is always better to consult your doctor before taking this medicine.

  • Breast-feeding

    - Amoxycillin 500 MG Capsule is safe to be used during breastfeeding. It is not known to be harmful to breastfeeding women. It passes into breast milk in very low levels that are not expected to cause severe side effects in breastfed infants. However, it is always better to consult your doctor before taking this medicine.

General warnings

  • Allergic reaction

    - Amoxycillin 500 MG Capsule is likely to cause severe allergic reactions in some people. Seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms such as skin rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, or breathing difficulties.

  • Antibiotic resistance

    - Finish the entire course of treatment with Amoxycillin 500 MG Capsule, even if your condition gets better, to avoid antibiotic resistance (a condition where infection-causing organisms develop the ability to defeat the effect of drugs designed to kill them). If you still feel unwell after completing your antibiotic course, consult your doctor.

  • Diarrhoea

    - Amoxycillin 500 MG Capsule can cause diarrhoea because it may also kill the helpful bacteria in your stomach or intestine. Get emergency medical help if you experience severe diarrhoea that is watery or bloody. Call your pharmacist/doctor before taking anti-diarrhoeal medication.

  • Driving or operating machinery

    - Amoxycillin 500 MG Capsule may cause dizziness, confusion, or fits in some people. Do not drive vehicles or operate machines after taking this medicine.

Other details

  • Can be taken with or without food, as advised by your doctor
  • To be taken as instructed by doctor
  • Does not cause sleepiness

How it works

Amoxycillin 500 MG Capsule works by preventing the formation of the bacterial cell wall. This helps in stopping the growth and multiplication of the bacteria, eventually killing them.

Legal Status

Approved
Approved
Approved
Approved

Classification

Category
Aminopenicillins, Antibiotics
Schedule
Schedule H

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