Oxicilin 500mg Capsule
Product Info
Prescription required | Yes |
Marketer | Amplec Healthcare Pvt. Ltd. |
Active Ingredient | Amoxycillin (500mg) |
Salt Synonyms | Amoxicillin |
Storage | Store below 30°C |
Chemical Class | Aminopenicillins {Penicillins} |
Habit Forming | No |
Therapeutic Class | ANTI INFECTIVES |
Action Class | Cell wall active agent -Extended spectrum Penicillin |
User Rating | 4.2 |
User Reviews | 559 |
FAQ
Oxicilin 500mg Capsule Reviews
Additionally, Oxicilin 500mg helps to eliminate a bacteria known as H. pylori in people with peptic ulcer disease. It is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that fights and stops the growth of many types of bacteria. This medicine is best taken with a meal to reduce the chance of a stomach upset. You should take it regularly at evenly spaced intervals as per the schedule prescribed by your doctor. Taking it at the same time every day will help you to remember to take it.
Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping the medicine too early may lead to the infection returning or worsening. The total duration of treatment and precise dosage will be decided by your doctor, depending on the type of infection that you have and how well you respond to the medication.
Before taking this medicine, inform your doctor if you are allergic to penicillin or any penicillin-type of medicine. Rash, vomiting, allergic reactions, nausea, and diarrhea may be seen as side effects in some patients. These are temporary and usually resolve quickly. Consult your doctor if any of these side effects persist or if your condition worsens. This medicine is generally regarded as safe to use during pregnancy if used under a doctor’s supervision.
How Oxicilin 500mg Capsule Works
How to Use Oxicilin 500mg Capsule
Benefits of Oxicilin 500mg Capsule
- In Treatment of Bacterial infections: Oxicilin 500mg is a versatile antibiotic medicine which can be used to treat many different infections caused by bacteria. These include infections of the blood, brain, lungs, bones, joints, urinary tract, stomach and intestines. It can also be used to treat gum ulcers and other dental infections (abscesses), leg ulcers and pressure sores. It works by stopping the growth of the bacteria causing the infection.This medicine usually makes you feel better quite quickly. However, you should continue taking it as long as it is prescribed even when you feel better, to make sure that all bacteria are killed and do not become resistant. This medicine is generally safe to use while pregnant or breastfeeding, but you should ask your doctor.
Uses of Oxicilin 500mg Capsule
- Treatment of Bacterial infections
Oxicilin 500mg Capsule Side Effects
Safety Tips
Quick Tips
- Diarrhea may occur as a side effect. Taking probiotics along with Oxicilin 500mg may help. Talk to your doctor if you notice bloody stools or develop abdominal cramps.
- Stop taking this medicine and inform your doctor immediately if you develop an itchy rash, swelling of the face, throat or tongue or breathing difficulties while taking it.
- Oxicilin 500mg is used to treat infections caused by bacteria.
- Finish the prescribed course, even if you start to feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection come back and harder to treat.
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