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About Optimox 500mg Tablet

AMOXYCILLIN belongs to a group of anti-bacterial or antibiotics known as penicillin. AMOXYCILLIN is used to prevent and treat different types of bacterial infections like chest infection (pneumonia, bronchitis), ear/nose/throat (ENT) infections, urinary tract infections, skin infections, leg ulcers, gum ulcers, dental infections, and pressure sores. Besides this, it is also used in combination with various antibiotics like clarithromycin to treat stomach ulcers caused by H. Pyroli bacteria.

Uses of Optimox 500mg Tablet

AMOXYCILLIN is used to treat bacterial infections.

Medicinal Benefits of Optimox 500mg Tablet

AMOXYCILLIN is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that helps treat various types of bacterial infections like ear, nose, or throat (ENT) infections, skin infections, genitourinary tract, and lower respiratory tract infections (LRTI) caused by susceptible bacteria. Besides this, AMOXYCILLIN also helps treat stomach ulcers caused by the H Pyroli bacteria. AMOXYCILLIN can be safely prescribed and well-tolerated among adults, children, pregnant and nursing mothers.

Directions for Use

Always use this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you or as per the package leaflet. You must keep to your doctor's instructions to get the maximum benefit. Do not take self-medicate until your doctor has prescribed it, as it may lead to antibiotic resistance.

Side Effects of Optimox 500mg Tablet

• Feeling sick (nausea)
• Diarrhoea
• Skin discolouration
• Yellowing of the skin
• Joint or muscle pain
• Skin rash with circular red patches

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For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

In-Depth Precautions and Warning

Drug Warnings

Severe allergic reactions may be reported in patients taking AMOXYCILLIN, including raised itchy skin rashes, wheezing, chest tightness, and coughing. Taking AMOXYCILLIN may cause antibiotic-induced diarrhoea in some cases. Penicillin antibiotics, blood thinners (warfarin, coumadin), uric acid-lowering drugs (allopurinol, probenecid), and anti-cancer or anti-arthritis drug (methotrexate) may severely interact with AMOXYCILLIN. Tell your doctor if you have chronic kidney disease, viral glandular fever (mononucleosis) before taking AMOXYCILLIN. This medicine may lower the efficiency of oral birth control pills or contraceptives devices. An intake of AMOXYCILLIN may alter some glucose urine tests like the copper reduction test report.