E-Mox 500 mg 16 caps

Available at Pharmaegy Pharmacy. Use as directed by your doctor.

E-MOX 16 Hard Gelatin Capsules Composition: Amoxicillin (as trihydrate) 500 mg Description: E-MOX is a penicillin-group antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections of various localizations in adults and children. Indications for Use: E-MOX is used for the treatment of the following infections: -Acute otitis media -Acute bacterial sinusitis -Acute streptococcal tonsillitis and pharyngitis -Exacerbation of chronic bronchitis -Community-acquired pneumonia -Acute cystitis -Asymptomatic bacteriuria in pregnant women -Acute pyelonephritis -Typhoid and paratyphoid fever -Dental abscess with spreading infection -Infections of prosthetic joints -Eradication of Helicobacter pylori -Lyme disease -Endocarditis prophylaxis Dosage and Administration: The dosage of E-MOX depends on the type and severity of the infection, patient’s age, weight, and renal function. Typical Dosages: -Acute bacterial sinusitis: 250–500 mg every 8 hours or 750 mg – 1 g every 12 hours. -Acute cystitis: 3 g twice daily for 1 day. -Acute otitis media: 500 mg every 8 hours. -Exacerbation of chronic bronchitis: 750 mg – 1 g every 8 hours for 10 days. -Community-acquired pneumonia: 500 mg – 1 g every 8 hours. -Lyme disease: 500 mg – 2 g every 8 hours, duration 10–30 days. -Eradication of Helicobacter pylori: 750 mg – 1 g twice daily in combination with a proton pump inhibitor and another antibiotic (e.g., clarithromycin, metronidazole) for 7 days. Dose adjustment is required in renal impairment. Detailed information is provided in the package insert. Contraindications: -Hypersensitivity to amoxicillin, penicillins, or other beta-lactam antibiotics -History of severe allergic reactions (anaphylaxis, angioedema) Precautions: -Severe skin reactions (Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, DRESS syndrome) may occur. -High risk of allergic reactions in patients with penicillin hypersensitivity. -Seizures may occur in renal failure, high doses, or predisposed patients (epilepsy, meningitis). -Prolonged use may lead to the growth of resistant microorganisms and development of superinfections. -Use may cause antibiotic-associated diarrhea, including pseudomembranous colitis. Pregnancy and Lactation: Pregnancy: Use only if the benefits outweigh the potential risks. Lactation: Amoxicillin is excreted in breast milk and may cause diarrhea and fungal infections in the infant. Side Effects: Most common: Diarrhea, nausea, skin rash. Rare and very rare: Leukopenia, thrombocytopenia, anemia. Anaphylactic reactions, hypersensitivity. Dizziness, hyperkinesia, seizures. Hepatitis, elevated liver enzymes. Pseudomembranous colitis, black hairy tongue. Interstitial nephritis, crystalluria. Storage Conditions: Store in a dry place at temperatures not exceeding 25°C. Packaging: Carton box containing 2 blisters of 8 capsules and a package insert.