Novamox LB 500 Capsule (Amoxycillin)

Novamox-LB 500 Capsule

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.

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)
This medicine may be used to treat infections of the middle ear caused by Streptococci and Staphylococci strains of bacteria.
Nose Infection (Sinusitis)
This medicine may be used in the treatment of infections of the nose and nasal chamber caused by Streptococci and Staphylococci strains of bacteria.
Throat Infection (Tonsillitis/Pharyngitis)
This medicine may be used in the treatment of infections of the throat and airways leading to lungs, namely Tonsillitis and Pharyngitis, caused by Streptococci and Staphylococci strains of bacteria.
Lower Respiratory Tract Infection
This medicine may be used in the treatment of infections of the airways leading to the lungs. The infections can be Pneumonia, acute bronchitis, or others caused by Streptococci and Staphylococci strains of bacteria.
Skin and Skin Structure Infection
This medicine may be used in the treatment of infections of the skin and skin structures caused by Streptococci and Staphylococci strains of bacteria.
Urinary Tract Infection
This medicine may be used in the treatment of infections of the bladder (Cystitis) and kidneys (Pyelonephritis).

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When not to use?

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

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.

Dosage

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.

Interactions

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.

General Instructions

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.