Manufacturer: Cipla, India
Pharmaceutical name: Amoxicillin
Pack: 15 pills (500 mg)
Cipmox is utilized to address various bacterial infections, including tonsillitis, pneumonia, and ear infections. It targets both Gram positive and Gram negative infections effectively. Cipmox is indicated for treating a range of bacterial infections like bronchitis, tonsillitis, pneumonia, gastrointestinal infections such as salmonella (food poisoning), urinary tract infections, sinus infections, and gonorrhea. Additionally, Cipmox is used alongside certain other medications to manage intestinal ulcers.
Amoxicillin is part of the antibiotic class known as penicillin. It is prescribed for bacterial infections affecting the respiratory tract, genital and urinary tract, as well as the skin, soft tissue, ear, nose, sinus, throat, heart, kidneys, urethra, or bladder.
The recommended dosage for Cipmox is 250 mg three times daily for adults, while for pediatric patients, it ranges from 100 mg to 150 mg three times daily. Depending on the severity of the infection, adults may have their dosage increased to 500 mg three times a day. Cipmox should always be taken with a full glass of water and ideally on an empty stomach, either 1 hour before lunch or 2 to 3 hours after.
Some common side effects of regular Cipmox use include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, urticaria, skin rashes, serum sickness, elevated SGOT levels, anemia, thrombocytopenic purpura, eosinophilia, leukopenia, and agranulocytosis.
If you experience any signs of an allergic reaction, such as difficulty breathing or swallowing, chest tightness, swelling from fluid retention, hives, or skin rashes, contact your doctor immediately.