Description
INTRODUCTION ABOUT PEXOMOX 250MG TABLET
PEXOMOX 250MG TABLET contains Amoxicillin which belongs to a group of medicines called Penicillins. It is used to manage infections caused by bacteria in different parts of the body in affected individuals.
PEXOMOX 250MG TABLET is also used in combination with other medicines to manage stomach ulcers in affected individuals. It is not recommended for use in patients allergic to amoxicillin, penicillin, and/or other antibiotics.
Before taking PEXOMOX 250MG TABLET, inform your doctor if you have glandular fever (viral infection caused by Epstein Barr Virus), are unable to urinate regularly, scheduled for urine, blood or oestriol tests, kidney problems, and/or liver problems (such as hepatic impairment).
PEXOMOX 250MG TABLET should be used with caution during pregnancy and in breastfeeding women. PEXOMOX 250MG TABLET should be used with caution in children and adolescents (aged below 18 years) and in elders (aged above 65 years).
The most common side effects of taking PEXOMOX 250MG TABLET are skin rash, nausea, and/or diarrhoea. Consult your doctor if any of these symptoms worsens.
USES OF PEXOMOX 250MG TABLET
- Manage bacterial infections in different parts of the body
- Manage stomach ulcers when used in combination with other medicines
HOW PEXOMOX 250MG TABLET WORKS
PEXOMOX 250MG TABLET works by inhibiting the synthesis of penicillin-binding proteins which leads to the activation of autolytic enzymes in bacterial cell wall resulting in lysis/destruction of bacterial cell wall thus managing the spread of infection in affected individuals.
DIRECTIONS FOR USE
Tablet, Capsule:
Take PEXOMOX 250MG TABLET as advised by your physician. Swallow the medicines with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition.
Dispersible Tablet:
Take PEXOMOX 250MG TABLET as advised by your physician. Disperse PEXOMOX 250MG TABLET in the specified quantity of water as mentioned in the label. Consume the mixture immediately after reconstitution. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition.
SIDE EFFECTS OF PEXOMOX 250MG TABLET
COMMON
- skin rash
- nausea
- diarrhoea
UNCOMMON
- vomiting
- mild itchy rash (round, pink-red patches), ‘hive-like’ swollen areas on the forearms, legs, palms, hands or feet
RARE
Stop taking PEXOMOX 250MG TABLET and contact your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following side effects:
- signs of allergic reactions such as skin itching/rash, swelling of the face/lips/tongue/body, and/or breathing difficulties
- signs of inflammation of blood vessel walls (due to allergic reaction) such as rash/pinpoint red round spots under the skin surface or bruising of the skin, joint pain (arthritis) and kidney problems
- signs of delayed allergic reaction (that occurs usually after 7 to 12 days of use) such as rashes, rashes, fever, joint pains and enlargement of lymph nodes under the arms
- signs of erythema multiforme (skin reaction) such as itchy reddish-purple patches on the skin (especially on the palms of the hands or soles of the feet), ‘hive-like’ raised swollen areas on the skin, tender areas on the surfaces of the mouth, eyes and genitals, fever, tiredness)
- signs of other severe skin reactions include changes in skin colour, bumps under the skin, blistering, pustules, peeling, redness, pain, itching, scaling, fever, headaches and body aches
- signs of Dress (Drug Reaction with Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms) such as flu-like symptoms such as rash, fever, swollen glands, and abnormal blood test results (including increased white blood cells (eosinophilia) and liver enzymes)
- signs of problems (associated with blood cell) such as fever, chills, sore throat or other signs of an infection, or bruise easily
- signs of Jarisch-Herxheimer reaction (acute febrile reaction) such as fever, chills, headache, muscle pain and skin rash
- inflammation of the colon with diarrhoea (sometimes containing blood), pain and fever
- signs of serious (reversible) liver effects such as severe diarrhoea with bleeding, blisters/ redness/bruising of the skin, darker urine/paler stools, yellowing of the skin/the whites of the eyes (jaundice)
HOW TO MANAGE SIDE EFFECTS
Nausea/vomiting:
Try to take this medicine with or just after a meal or a snack. Stick to simple meals. Avoid eating rich or spicy food.
Diarrhoea:
Drink lots of fluids, such as water or fruit juices to keep you hydrated. Do not take any medicine on your own for managing diarrhea. Contact your doctor if the symptom did not improve.
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