Pregnancy Interaction

• When prescribed by a doctor, it is safe to use during pregnancy (FDA Category B).
• Human studies show that it doesn't hurt the infant.
• If the benefits outweigh the hazards, it can be used for bacterial infections during pregnancy.
• Tell your doctor if you are allergic to penicillins or cephalosporins.
• To stop antibiotic resistance, don't use them until you have to.

Faq For Medicine

Q1. What is the purpose of the Moxikem 500 mg Capsule?

It can help with bacterial infections such throat infections, bronchitis, pneumonia, UTIs, skin infections, dental infections, typhoid (in sensitive instances), and more.

Q2: Is it okay to take it on an empty stomach?

Yes, however taking it after a meal makes your stomach feel better.

Q3. When will I start to feel better?

Most patients feel better after 24 to 48 hours, but they must finish the whole course.

Q4: Is it okay to drink milk or eat dairy with it?

Yes, there are no limits.

Q5. Is it safe for kids?

Adults generally use the 500 mg strength.

Children get their doses in syrup or DT form, dependent on their weight.

Q6. If I feel better, can I quit early?

No. Stopping early can cause the infection to come back and make antibiotics less effective.

Expert Advice

• Even if your symptoms go away, you should still finish the complete course of antibiotics.
• If you have a strong allergy to penicillin or cephalosporins, don't use this.
• If you feel sick, take it with food.
• Stay hydrated by drinking a lot of water.
• Probiotics might help with diarrhea that comes from taking antibiotics.
• If you have severe diarrhea, a rash, swollen lips or cheeks, or trouble breathing, call right away.
• Only use antibiotics if your doctor tells you to.

 Side Effects 

• Feeling sick
• Throwing up
• Diarrhea or loose stools
• Pain in the stomach
• A small rash
• Pain in the head
• Less common yet serious side effects
• Anaphylaxis, a very bad allergic reaction
• Stevens-Johnson syndrome causes skin blisters.
• Severe diarrhea (C. difficile colitis)
• Yellowing of the skin and eyes (effect on the liver)
• Bleeding or bruising that isn't normal
• Get medical help if your symptoms are very bad.

 How It Works

• Amoxicillin, a kind of penicillin antibiotic, is in Moxikem 500 mg.
• How it works:
• Stops the production of bacterial cell walls
• Weakens the bacteria, which kills them.
• Works against a lot of Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria
• It is an antibiotic that kills bacteria.

Medicine Interaction

• Allopurinol → raises the chance of getting a rash on the skin
• Probenecid → raises the levels of amoxicillin
• Methotrexate → makes things more toxic
• Warfarin → may raise the risk of bleeding
• Oral contraceptives → less effective (use backup contraception)
• Interaction with food
• No big restrictions.
• You can take it with or without food.
• Always tell your doctor about all the medicines you use.

 How to Use

• Take the capsule whole with water.
• Usually given two to three times a day, depending on how bad the illness is.
• Take it after meals to avoid stomach problems.
• Keep the same amount of time between each one (for example, every 8 hours).
• Do NOT miss any doses; finish the whole course.
• If you forget a dose, take it when you recollect it. If the following dose is close, skip it.
• Do NOT take twice as much.

 Uses / indications

• Infections of the throat and lungs, such as tonsillitis, pharyngitis, bronchitis, and pneumonia
• Otitis media, or ear infections
• Sinusitis
• Infections affecting the skin and soft tissue
• Infections of the urinary tract (UTI)
• Infections or abscesses in the mouth
• Typhoid fever (depending on how sensitive you are)
• Infection with H. pylori (as part of combo therapy)