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Moxilium 125 MG Tablet DT

Manufactured byBiochem Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.
ContainsAmoxycillin
Description
Moxilium 125 MG Tablet DT is a penicillin-type antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections. This antibiotic is used to treat different types of bacterial infections of the throat, lungs, ears, nose, urinary tract, and skin. Moxilium 125 MG Tablet DT is also used with other medications to kill helicobacter pylori bacteria that cause stomach ulcers. It stops the growth of bacteria causing the infection. It is not effective against infections caused by viruses. Side effects of Moxilium 125 MG Tablet DT are diarrhoea, stomach pain, headache, weakness, nausea, and vomiting. Inform your doctor if you are allergic to penicillin. Use it cautiously in individuals with kidney problems. Moxilium 125 MG Tablet DT can make birth control pills less effective. You may be asked to take a different way of birth control methods to prevent unintended pregnancy. You can take Moxilium 125 MG Tablet DT with or without food. For the ease of remembering, take Moxilium 125 MG Tablet DT around the same time every day. Once an antibiotic is started, it is always recommended to finish the entire course of treatment. For the best results, take this antibiotic at evenly spaced times.

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Moxilium 125 MG Tablet DT

  • Headache
  • Loose stools
  • Skin rash
  • Joint pain
  • Fever
  • Dizziness
  • Tooth discolouration
  • Nausea or vomiting
  • Change in taste
  • Loss of appetite

Uses of Moxilium 125 MG Tablet DT

What is it prescribed for?

  • Acute otitis media
  • Sinusitis
  • Lung infections
  • Skin and soft tissue infections
  • Cystitis
  • Gonorrhoea
  • Peptic Ulcer
  • Dental Abcess
  • Bacterial Endocarditis
  • Pharyngitis/Tonsilitis
  • Typhoid fever
  • Pyelonephritis
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Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
    Amoxicillin tablet DT starts working within 1 hour of administration. You will start to feel better in 3 to 5 days after taking amoxicillin tablet DT. But finish your entire course of treatment, even if the condition gets better.
  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?
    The effect of amoxicillin tablet DT lasts for about 6 to 8 hours and then you may have to take your next dose as directed by your doctor/pharmacist.
  • 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?
    No habit-forming tendency has been reported for Moxilium 125 MG Tablet DT.
  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
    Moxilium 125 MG Tablet DT is generally safe in pregnancy to treat bacterial infections. It is not known to cause birth defects when taken by pregnant women. Hence it is acceptable for use upon your doctor's recommendation.
  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
    Moxilium 125 MG Tablet DT is safe to use 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 adverse effects in breastfed infants. Hence it is acceptable for use upon your doctor's recommendation.

Allergy

Avoid taking Moxilium 125 MG Tablet DT if you are previously allergic to it. Some patients may get 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.
Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

Moxilium 125 MG Tablet DT is generally safe in pregnancy to treat bacterial infections. It is not known to cause birth defects when taken by pregnant women. Hence it is acceptable for use upon your doctor's recommendation.

Breast-feeding

Moxilium 125 MG Tablet DT is safe to use 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 adverse effects in breastfed infants. Hence it is acceptable for use upon your doctor's recommendation.
General warnings

Allergic reaction

Moxilium 125 MG Tablet DT 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 your entire course of treatment with Moxilium 125 MG Tablet DT, even if the 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.

Diarrhoea

Moxilium 125 MG Tablet DT 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

Moxilium 125 MG Tablet DT may cause dizziness, confusion, or fits in some people. Do not drive a vehicle or operate machinery after taking this medicine.

Missed Dose

Try not to skip a dose of Moxilium 125 MG Tablet DT. And if a dose is skipped, do not add it up to the next dose.

Overdose

Seek medical emergency in case of an Moxilium 125 MG Tablet DT overdose.
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

Methotrexate

Warfarin

Ethinyl Estradiol

Live cholera vaccine

Disease interactions

Mononucleosis

Mononucleosis is also called as 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 Moxilium 125 MG Tablet DT and resolves within days of discontinuing the use. Moxilium 125 MG Tablet DT may not be appropriate medicine in patients with mononucleosis.

Colitis

Moxilium 125 MG Tablet DT can kill the helpful bacteria in your stomach or intestine and leads to diarrhoea. Therefore use Moxilium 125 MG Tablet DT with extreme caution in patients with gastrointestinal (mouth to anus) diseases, particularly colitis (swelling of the inner lining of the colon), since it may worsen the patient's condition.

Kidney Disease

Moxilium 125 MG Tablet DT is filtered by the kidney and moved out of the body through urine. Patients with kidney diseases need special consideration while taking Moxilium 125 MG Tablet DT due to the risk of kidney damage. Dose adjustment should be done based on the clinical condition.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions

Urine Sugar Test

Moxilium 125 MG Tablet DT is moved out from the body via urine. High urine concentrations of Moxilium 125 MG Tablet DT 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 Moxilium 125 MG Tablet DT before doing this test.
Amoxi tablet is used to treat bacterial infections. Take Moxilium 125 MG Tablet DT with or without food. Never take more than the prescribed dose. Take this tablet DT at around the same time daily. Do not give your medicine to other people even if their condition appears to be the same as yours.
Miscelleneous

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
Moxilium 125 MG Tablet DT works by preventing the formation of bacterial cell walls. This helps in stopping the growth and multiplication of the microorganism, eventually killing it.
Legal Status

Approved

Approved

Approved

Approved

Classification

Category

Aminopenicillins, Antibiotics

Schedule

Schedule H

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