MOX REDIMIX DROP

Uses and Benefits of MOX REDIMIX DROP (AMOXYCILLIN 100MG)

This medicine is used to treat infections caused by bacteria that are sensitive to amoxycillin.

WHAT THIS MEDICINE IS USED FOR

• Throat and ear infections
• Chest infections such as bronchitis and pneumonia
• Urinary tract infections
• Skin and soft tissue infections
• Dental infections
• Sometimes combined with other medicines to treat stomach ulcers caused by H. pylori bacteria

HOW IT WORKS

• Amoxycillin belongs to the penicillin group of antibiotics
• It works by stopping bacteria from building their protective outer wall
• This weakens and kills the bacteria, helping clear the infection

WHAT IT IS NOT USED FOR

• It does not work against viral infections like cold, flu, or COVID-19
• It is not effective against infections caused by bacteria resistant to penicillin
• It should not be used to self-treat fever or cough without a doctor's advice

Side Effects of MOX REDIMIX DROP (AMOXYCILLIN 100MG)

COMMON SIDE EFFECTS

• Nausea
• Diarrhoea
• Vomiting
• Skin rash

LESS COMMON SIDE EFFECTS

• Indigestion
• Headache
• Vaginal itching or discharge (due to fungal overgrowth)
• Change in taste

SERIOUS SIDE EFFECTS — STOP AND SEE A DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY

• Severe allergic reaction with swelling of face, lips, throat, or difficulty breathing
• Severe skin reaction with blistering or peeling
• Severe or bloody diarrhoea that does not stop
• Yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice)
• Unusual bleeding or bruising
• Fits or seizures

This is not a complete list. Report any unusual or persistent symptom to your doctor or pharmacist.

How to Use MOX REDIMIX DROP (AMOXYCILLIN 100MG)

HOW TO TAKE IT

• Take exactly as prescribed by your doctor, in the dose and frequency advised
• Can be taken with or without food, but taking it with food may reduce stomach upset
• Swallow tablets/capsules with a glass of water; shake syrup well before use
• Complete the full course even if you feel better before finishing it
• Do not stop early as this can lead to antibiotic resistance

IF YOU MISS A DOSE

• Take the missed dose as soon as you remember
• If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed one and continue as usual
• Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one

STORAGE

• Store at room temperature, away from direct sunlight and moisture
• Keep reconstituted syrup in a refrigerator if advised by the pharmacist, and discard after the recommended number of days
• Keep all medicines out of reach of children
• Do not use after the expiry date printed on the pack

Safety Information and Precautions for MOX REDIMIX DROP (AMOXYCILLIN 100MG)

This medicine is available only with a doctor's prescription in India.

DO NOT TAKE THIS MEDICINE IF YOU

• Are allergic to amoxycillin, penicillin, or any other antibiotics
• Have had a severe allergic reaction to any beta-lactam antibiotic in the past

TELL YOUR DOCTOR BEFORE STARTING IF YOU

• Have kidney disease
• Have a history of liver problems
• Have glandular fever (infectious mononucleosis)
• Are pregnant or breastfeeding
• Have a known history of allergies or asthma

MEDICINES THAT CAN INTERACT

• Blood thinners such as warfarin
• Methotrexate
• Allopurinol
• Other antibiotics
• Oral contraceptive pills (effectiveness may be reduced)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Can I drink alcohol while taking this medicine?

There is no major interaction, but alcohol may worsen stomach side effects, so it is best to avoid it while unwell.

Can children take this medicine?

Yes, it is commonly prescribed for children in doses decided by the doctor based on weight and age.

Will this medicine work against a common cold?

• No, colds are caused by viruses, and this antibiotic only works against bacterial infections.
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