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Novamox-LB 500 Capsule

Manufactured byCIPLA LTD
ContainsAmoxycillin (500 mg) + Lactic Acid Bacillus (60 Million Spores)
Description
Novamox-LB 500 Capsule is a combination medicine used for treating a wide variety of bacterial infections of the lungs and airways, middle ear, sinuses, skin, urinary tract, etc in patients who are at high risk of antibiotic-associated diarrhea. This medicine is not recommended for treating a common cold, flu, or other viral infections since it is not effective in treating these infections.
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Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Novamox-LB 500 Capsule

  • Fever
  • Joint pain
  • Skin yellowing
  • Easy Bruising and bleeding
  • Heavy menstrual bleeding
  • Nausea and Vomiting
  • Altered sense of taste
  • Convulsions
  • Dizziness

Uses of Novamox-LB 500 Capsule

What is it prescribed for?

  • Ear Infection (Otitis Media)
  • Nose Infection (Sinusitis)
  • Throat Infection (Tonsillitis/Pharyngitis)
  • Lower Respiratory Tract Infection
  • Skin and Skin Structure Infection
  • Urinary Tract Infection
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Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
    The effect of this medicine can be observed within 30 minutes of administration.
  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?
    The amount of time for which this medicine remains effective in the body is not clinically established.
  • 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 tendencies were reported.
  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
    This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.
  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
    This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine. If the medicine is used, the infant should be monitored closely for any undesired side effects.

Allergy

This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to amoxicillin, lactic acid bacillus, any other medicines belonging to the penicillins or cephalosporins groups, or any other inactive ingredients present in the formulation.
Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.

Breast-feeding

This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine. If the medicine is used, the infant should be monitored closely for any undesired side effects.
General warnings

Allergic Reaction

This medicine is likely to cause moderate-to-severe allergic reactions and the likelihood is very high in patients who are known to have an antibiotic allergy. Report the occurrence of any such reaction to the doctor on priority. Appropriate corrective measures and replacement with a suitable alternative may be necessary based on the clinical condition.

Mononucleosis

This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with mononucleosis due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. Replacement with a suitable alternative should be considered based on the clinical condition.

Drug resistance

Usage of this medicine without sufficient proof or suspicion of a bacterial infection should be avoided. Irrational dosing might fail in providing the benefits and even cause toxicity. It may also increase the risk of development of bacteria that are drug-resistant.

Kidney Disease

This medicine should be used with caution in patients with a known history of kidney diseases due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. Close monitoring of kidney function, appropriate dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.

Driving or Operating machinery

Use of this medicine may rarely cause dizziness in some patients. It is advised that you do not perform any activities such as driving a vehicle or operating machinery if you experience dizziness or lightheadedness during treatment with this medicine.

Missed Dose

Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed one.

Overdose

Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an 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

Methotrexate

Doxycycline

Ethinyl Estradiol

Warfarin

Disease interactions

Mononucleosis

This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a history of mononucleosis since it may increase the risk of skin reactions/eruptions. An alternative treatment option should be considered based on the clinical condition.

Kidney Disease

This medicine should be used with caution in patients with a history of kidney diseases or active kidney diseases due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. Close monitoring of kidney function, appropriate dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions

Urine Sugar Test

Report the use of this medicine prior to the test. Use of this medicine may give a false-positive result for the presence of glucose/sugar in the urine. The urine sugar test should be performed with different reagents in case you are receiving this medicine.
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.
Take this medicine with or without food. Do not take in larger or smaller amounts than advised/prescribed. Consult the doctor if you experience any undesirable side effects. Ensure that the treatment course is completed. Do not stop the use of this medicine without consulting your doctor.
Miscelleneous

Can be taken with or without food, as advised by your doctor

To be taken as instructed by doctor

May cause sleepiness

How it works
Amoxycillin works by preventing the creation of a component necessary for bacterial cell wall formation. This helps in stopping the growth and multiplication of the microorganism, eventually killing it. Lactic acid bacillus helps in the restoration of body-friendly micro-organisms (intestinal flora) in the intestines.
Legal Status

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Classification

Category

Aminopenicillins, Probiotics

Schedule

Schedule H

[Internet]. 2017 [cited 6 March 2017]. Available from:

http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2008/050760s11,050761s11,050754s12,050542s25lbl.pdf

Probiotics Lactic Acid Bacillus [Internet]. Indogulfgroup.com. 2018 [cited 30 August 2018]. Available from:

http://indogulfgroup.com/AE%20-%20Probiotics-%20Lactic%20Acid%20Bacillus.asp

NOVAMOX-LB Capsule [Internet]. CiplaMed. 2019 [cited 31 July 2019]. Available from:

https://ciplamed.com/content/novamox-lb-capsule
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