Uses / Indications:
Tonsillitis, pharyngitis, sinusitis, bronchitis, and pneumonia are all infections of the respiratory tract.
Infections of the ear, nose, and throat
Infections affecting the skin and soft tissues
Infections of the bones and joints
Infections of the urinary tract (UTIs)
Infections in the mouth
Pregnancy interaction:
When prescribed, amoxycillin and cloxacillin are usually safe to use during pregnancy.
They cross the placenta, but no serious bad consequences have been observed.
Only take it if the doctor says you need it and it's evident that you need it.
Tell your doctor if you have ever had an allergic reaction to penicillins or cephalosporins.
Expert advice:
Even if your symptoms become better, you should always finish the whole course.
To avoid stomach problems, take this medication with food.
Don't skip doses or take them twice.
If you get a rash, itchiness, swelling, or trouble breathing, tell someone right away. These are all indicators of an allergy.
During treatment, you should drink a lot of water.
Side Effects:
Normal:
Feeling sick and throwing up
Stomach discomfort and diarrhea
Itchy skin rash
A little headache
Very serious (rare):
Anaphylaxis is a serious allergic reaction.
Long-term diarrhea (Clostridium difficile infection)
Changes in liver enzymes (rare)
How to use:
Follow your doctor's instructions exactly.
One capsule every eight hours, but this depends on the infection and the person's age.
To avoid stomach problems, take it with food.
Drink a glass of water and swallow it whole.
If you forget a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If you are close to your next dose, skip it.
How it works:
Amoxicillin is a penicillin antibiotic that works against a wide range of bacteria by stopping the formation of bacterial cell walls.
Cloxacillin is an antibiotic that works against Staphylococcus aureus (staph infections) that are resistant to penicillin.
When used together, they cover more bacteria.
Faq for medicine:
Q1. Is it safe to take Ceemox when pregnant? Yes, it is usually safe; however, you should only use it with a doctor's assistance.
Q2: Is it okay to use Ceemox while nursing? Yes, although just a little bit may get into breast milk. It can cause diarrhea or thrush in babies, but this is very rare.
Q3. Does it make you have loose stools? Yes, diarrhea is a typical adverse effect. If your doctor tells you to, take probiotics.
Q4. Can I stop taking it when I feel better?
Medicine interaction:
Methotrexate: Higher risk of toxicity.
Oral contraceptives may not be fully effective, so additional protection is recommended.
Allopurinol: More likely to cause skin rashes.
Anticoagulants (like warfarin) may make bleeding more likely.
Other antibiotics (tetracyclines, macrolides): May lessen the impact.
