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Amclo Capsule
Manufactured byABBOTT HEALTHCARE PVT LTD
ContainsAmoxycillin (250 mg) + Cloxacillin (250 mg)
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Description
Amclo Capsule is an antibiotic combination of Amoxycillin and Cloxacillin. This medicine is used to treat bacterial infections of your lungs, throat, ear, sinuses, skin, heart, urinary tract and bone.
Amclo Capsule is not recommended for treating a common cold, flu, or other viral infections because it is not effective in treating these infections. This medicine works by killing the bacteria by damaging its protective covering (cell wall).
Amclo Capsule shows side effects like nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, stomach pain and headache. If you notice that any of these side effects do not resolve with time or worsen, seek a doctor's consultation at the earliest. Stop this medicine and immediately report to your doctor in case you develop an itchy rash, facial swelling, or breathing difficulties.
Amclo Capsule can be taken with food to avoid an upset stomach. Your doctor will decide the dose and duration of this medicine based on the severity and location of the infection. Complete the entire course of antibiotics without stopping the medicine in between. Doing so may cause the bacteria to multiply again, become resistant, or cause another infection.
Amclo Capsule is safe for you when you share your entire medical and medication history with your doctor. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or are breastfeeding before using this medicine.
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Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Amclo Capsule
Nausea and Vomiting
Diarrhoea
Abdominal pain
Sore mouth and tongue
Yellowing of skin and eyes
Excessive air or gas in stomach
Wheezing (Whistling sound made while breathing)
Rash
Joint and muscle pain
Unsual tiredness or weakness
Easy bruising and bleeding
Heavy menstrual bleeding
Tooth discoloration
Altered sense of taste
Uses of Amclo Capsule
What is it prescribed for?
Osteomyelitis
Osteomyelitis is an infection of the bones caused by bacteria. This generally occurs in the legs, arms, or spine. Amclo Capsule is used to treat this condition.
Respiratory Tract Infection
Amclo Capsule may be used for the treatment of acute bacterial infections of the respiratory tract such as:
1. Pneumonia (swelling of the air sacs (alveoli) in the lungs through which exchange of air is regulated).
2. Bronchitis (Swelling of the bronchial lining which carries air to and from the lungs).
3. Pharyngitis (swelling of the pharynx, often called a sore throat).
4. Tonsilitis (swelling of the tonsils).
5. Sinusitis (Swelling of the sinuses).
Ear Infection
Amclo Capsule may be used to treat infections of the middle ear caused by susceptible strains of bacteria.
Skin or soft tissue infection
Amclo Capsule may be used to treat bacterial skin and soft tissue infections characterized by symptoms such as fever with chills, redness around hair follicles, yellowish rash, and muscle pain.
Urinary Tract Infection
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are infections of the urinary system (kidneys, ureter, urinary bladder and urethra). Women are more prone to get UTIs due to short urethra. Amclo Capsule may be used in the treatment of infections of the urinary tract caused by susceptible strains of bacteria.
Endocarditis
Amclo Capsule may be used in the prevention of Endocarditis (a condition where the inner walls of the heart get swollen).
Concerns
Commonly asked questions
How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
Amclo Capsule starts showing its action within 1 hour of taking it orally.How long do the effects of this medicine last?
Amclo Capsule lasts for an average duration of 8-9 hours.Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.Is this a habit forming medicine?
Amclo Capsule has no habit-forming tendency.Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
Amclo Capsule should be used during pregnancy only if needed. Discuss the benefit and risks before using this medicine.Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
Amclo Capsule is known to pass into the breastmilk. Traces of this medicine may harm your infant. Discuss the benefit and risks before using this medicine.
Allergy
Avoid taking Amclo Capsule if you have a known allergy to this medicine. Seek a doctor's consultation 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.
Warnings for special population
Pregnancy
Amclo Capsule should be used during pregnancy only if needed. Discuss the benefit and risks before using this medicine.
Breast-feeding
Amclo Capsule is known to pass into the breastmilk. Traces of this medicine may harm your infant. Discuss the benefit and risks before using this medicine.
General warnings
Diarrhoea
Amclo Capsule can cause diarrhoea because it may also kill the helpful bacteria in the 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.
Antibiotic-resistance
Finish the entire course of treatment with Amclo Capsule, even if your condition gets better to avoid antibiotic resistance (the bacteria may become resistant to antibiotics). If you still feel unwell after completing your antibiotic course, make an appointment to consult your doctor.
Long-term therapy
Close monitoring of kidney function, liver function, and blood counts is recommended during long-term therapy with Amclo Capsule.
Allergic Reaction
Amclo Capsule is likely to cause moderate-to-severe allergic reactions and the likelihood is very high if there is a known antibiotic allergy.
Missed Dose
If you forget to take Amclo 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 give Amclo 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.
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
Doxycycline
Live cholera vaccine
Methotrexate
Warfarin
Disease interactions
Mononucleosis
Mononucleosis (kissing disease) is an infection caused by the 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 Amclo Capsule and resolves within days of discontinuing the use. Amclo Capsule may not be appropriate medicine if there is an incidence of mononucleosis.
Kidney Disease
Amclo Capsule is filtered by the kidney and moved out of the body through urine. If you are diagnosed with kidney diseases, special consideration is needed while taking Amclo Capsule due to the risk of kidney damage. Dose adjustment should be done based on the clinical condition.
Colitis
Amclo Capsule can kill the helpful bacteria in your stomach or intestine and leads to diarrhoea. Therefore use Amclo Capsule with extreme caution if there are gastrointestinal (stomach and intestine) diseases, particularly colitis (swelling of the inner lining of your colon), as it may worsen your condition.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Urine Sugar Test
Amclo Capsule is moved out from the body via urine. High urine concentrations of Amclo 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 Amclo Capsule before doing this test.
Take Amclo Capsule with food to avoid an upset stomach.
Finish the prescribed course, even if you start to feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection come back and harder to treat.
Diarrhoea may occur as a side effect. Taking probiotics along with Amclo Capsule may help.
Talk to your doctor if you notice bloody stools or develop abdominal cramps.
Stop taking Amclo Capsule and inform your doctor immediately if you develop an itchy rash, swelling of the face, throat or tongue or breathing difficulties while taking it.
Do not break, crush or chew the capsule in your mouth.
Miscelleneous
How it works
Amclo Capsule is an antibiotic combination of Amoxycillin and Cloxacillin. This medicine works by interfering with certain processes that help the bacteria to form new cell walls. This helps in stopping the growth and multiplication of bacteria and eventually kills them.
Legal Status
Classification
Category
Aminopenicillins, Penicillinase resistant penicillins
Schedule
Schedule H
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Information on this page was last updated on 7 Sep 2021
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