Almox 500 MG Capsule is used to cure and prevent bacterial infections such as inflammations of gums, urinary tract, ear, respiratory tract, skin, sinusitis, tonsillitis, parathyroid fever, and several other ailments. It cures infection by inhibiting the synthesis of the bacterial cell wall. Almox 500 is manufactured by Alkem labs in India.
Uses and Benefits of Almox:
Following are the uses of Almox 500 MG Capsule –
- Almox 500 MG Capsule is used for the treatment of infections in the middle ear caused by Staphylococci and Streptococci strains of bacteria.
- It is given to patients to cure infections in the nasal chamber and nose which are also caused by Staphylococci and Streptococci strains of bacteria.
- It is used for the treatment of throat infection and airways such as Tonsillitis and Pharyngitis caused by Staphylococci and Streptococci strains of bacteria.
- It is also prescribed for infections in the airways leading to the lungs. The infection can be Pneumonia, acute bronchitis or anything else caused by the Staphylococci and Streptococci strains of bacteria.
- Almox 500 MG Capsule is prescribed for the treatment of skin infections caused by Staphylococci and Streptococci strains of bacteria.
- It is used in the treatment of urinary tube infections, bladder (Cystitis) and kidneys (Pyelonephritis).
- It is also used as a cure for Gonorrhea and associated infections in the urinary tube and the region around the reproductive organs in both male and female.
- Almox 500 MG Capsule is also prescribed for treating typhoid and paratyphoid fever.
- It is used along with a combination of other medicines to treat stomach ulcers caused by Helicobacter pylori.
- Almox 500 MG Capsule is used to treat gum infections that cause pus to form around the root of our teeth.
- It is used to prevent Endocarditis, a condition where the inner walls of the heart get swollen.
- Almox may also be prescribed in combination with other drugs to treat various other medical conditions.
Side Effects of Almox:
Almox 500 is known to cause moderate levels of nausea and vomiting along with discomfort in the stomach like cramps, and loss of appetite in patients. It can also result in heavy menstrual bleeding. In rare cases, Almox 500 can result in blackening of the tongue and an altered sense of taste.
In some cases, Almox 500 has been known to induce Diarrhea that often results in loose motion with or without blood. It is again rare, but the tablet has caused agitation, confusion, convulsion, and insomnia in some patients. It can also cause allergic reactions such as difficulty in breathing, rashes on the skin and swelling of face, tongue, and throat. In some slightly uncommon cases, Almox 500 can also cause fever and flu-like symptoms such as swollen glands and difficulty in swallowing food.
Jaundice-like symptoms such as yellowing of skin is also a known side effect. Some patients have also complained about anemia like effects with unusual bleeding and red patches. Almox 500 can also cause teeth discoloration in pediatric patients.
Common Dosage of Almox:
Before taking Almox 500 MG Capsule, patients are advised to read all the directions on the product package. In case there are any questions or confusions about the usage or dosage of Almox, one must consult a pharmacist. The dosage completely depends on the consulting physician and the condition the patient is being treated for.
For mild infections of the nose, throat and ear
- For Adults – Doctors may advise patients to take a 250 mg dose every 8 hours or a 500 mg dose after every 12 hours. Almox must be taken orally.
- Children (more than 3 months old) -The doctor may prescribe a dose of 20/25 mg divided into the intervals of 8 hours.
- Children (less than 3 months old) – A 30 mg dose may be prescribed to be taken orally after every 12 hours.
Dosage for severe infections of the nose, ear and throat –
- For Adults – Doctors may advise the patients to take a 500 mg dose every 8 hours or 875 mg every 12 hours orally. A 750–2000 mg dose may be prescribed to be taken after every 8 or 12 hours in the form of an injection.
- Children (more than 3 months old) – The doctor may prescribe a dose of 40 mg to be taken after every 8 hours or a dose of 45 mg to be taken after every 12 hours.
- Children (less than 3 months old) – The doctor may prescribe a dose of 30 mg to be taken orally after every 12 hours.
For non-severe infections of the skin
- For Adults – A dosage of 250 mg to be taken after every 8 hours or 500 mg to be taken after 12 hours may be prescribed to the patients. Almox has to be taken orally.
- Children (more than 3 months old) – The doctor may prescribe a dose of 20 mg to be taken after every 8 hours.
- Children (less than 3 months old) – The doctor may prescribe a dose of 30 mg to be taken orally after every 12 hours.
Dosage for severe infections of the skin
- For Adults – The doctor may advise the patients to take a 500 mg dose every 8 hours or an 875 mg dose every 12 hours. Almox is taken orally.
- Children (more than 3 months old) – The doctor may prescribe a dose of 40 mg to be taken after every 8 hours or a dose of 45 mg to be taken after every 12 hours.
- Children (less than 3 months old) – The doctor may prescribe a dose of 30 mg to be taken orally after every 12 hours.
For mild genital and urinary tract infection
- For Adults – A patient may be asked to take a 250 mg dosage every 8 hours or 500 mg every 12 hours orally.
- Children (more than 3 months old) – The doctor may prescribe a dose of 20 mg to be taken after every 8 hours or a dose of 25 mg to be taken after every 12 hours.
- Children (less than 3 months old) – The doctor may prescribe a dose of 30 mg to be taken orally after every 12 hours.
For severe genital and urinary tract infection
- For Adults – The doctor may prescribe a 500 mg dose to be taken every 8 hours. Depending upon the severity of a condition, the doctor may prescribe a dose of 875 mg to be taken every 12 hours.
- Children (more than 3 months old) – The doctor may prescribe a dose of 40 mg to be taken after every 8 hours or a dose of 45 mg to be taken after every 12 hours.
- Children (less than 3 months old) – The doctor may prescribe a dose of 30 mg to be taken orally after every 12 hours
Dosage for lower respiratory tract infection
- For Adults – For patients suffering from low respiratory tract infection, the doctor may prescribe the patients a dose of 500 mg to be taken every 8 hours. A dose of 875 mg may be prescribed to be taken after every 12 hours orally. Injection of 750 or 2000 mg may be prescribed to patients to be taken after 8 hours.
- Children (more than 3 months old) – The doctor may prescribe a dose of 40 mg to be taken after every 8 hours or a dose of 45 mg to be taken after every 12 hours.
- Children (less than 3 months old) – The doctor may prescribe a dose of 30 mg to be taken orally after every 12 hours
Dosage for artificial joint infections
- For Adults – A dosage of 750 mg to 2000 mg may be prescribed to be administered in the form of injection after every 12 hours.
For prevention of heart infection
- For Adults – An injection of 2000 mg may be administered 30 to 60 minutes prior to the surgery.
Dosage for a heart infection
- For Adults – An injection of 1000 mg to 2000 mg may be administered every 4 to 6 hours.
For inflammation of the spinal cord membranes and brain caused by the bacterial infection
- For Adults – An injection of 1000 mg to 2000 mg may be administered every 4 to 6 hours.
Dosage for Lyme disease
- For Adults – An injection of 2000 mg may be administered after every 8 hours.
For a bacterial blood infection
- For Adults – An injection of 1000 to 2000 mg may be administered after every 4 to 8 hours.
Composition & Nature of Almox:
Almox 500 contains Amoxicillin (500 MG) as an active ingredient.
Warnings/Precautions- When to avoid Almox 500 MG Capsule?
There may be a number of situations in which the patient may have to be careful while consuming Almox 500. Keeping the below-mentioned points in mind while taking Almox may help the patients to understand when or when not to take Almox:
- A doctor must be informed if the patient is allergic to any drugs or is suffering from kidney disease.
- It is not known if Almox 500 causes any harm to a pregnant woman but it is strongly recommended that a doctor must be consulted before consuming the tablet.
- It may or may not be prescribed to lactating mothers. However, if the emergency arises, the doctor must be consulted before the consumption of the medicine.
- It may make the patients sleepy; therefore one must be careful before operating heavy machinery or driving after taking the medicine.
- One must avoid consuming alcohol with Almox 500 as it may intensify the drowsiness.
- Almox may not be used for treating nonbacterial infections and the doses must be spread out evenly.
- In case the patient shows sign of diarrhea or any other side effects a physician must be consulted immediately.
Substitutes for Almox:
Some of the known substitutes of Almox 500 MG Capsule are
- Terimox 500 MG Tablet manufactured by Cadila Pharmaceuticals
- Amx 500 MG Tablet manufactured by Ranbaxy Laboratories
- Lupimox 500 MG Tablet manufactured by Lupin Ltd
- Imox 500 MG Tablet manufactured by Ipca Laboratories Pvt Ltd
- Hipenp 500 MG Tablet manufactured by Zydus Cadila
Almox 500 MG Capsule Interactions with Other Drugs:
Interactions with Medicines –
Almox 500 MG Capsule may show interactions with the following medicines –
- Cyclosporine
- Metal Cations
- Multivitamins
- Caffeine
- Warfarin
- Theophylline
- Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
- Antacids
- Warfarin
- Sucralfate
- Drugs metabolized by Cytochrome P450 enzymes
How Almox Works?
Almox 500 MG Capsule has amoxicillin as its main ingredient, which inhibits the synthesis of bacterial cell wall preventing it from multiplying further.
How to Use Almox 500 MG Capsule?
- Almox 500 MG Capsule must be swallowed whole with a glass of water and with food.
- The patient should avoid taking Almox 500 MG Capsule while drinking alcohol as he or she may experience side effects including vomiting, nausea, stomach cramps, headache, and fast heartbeat.
- The patient must complete the course of Amoxicillin (usually 6-10 days) even he or she is feeling better or because otherwise, the infection might stay.
When Almox is Prescribed?
Almox 500 MG Capsule is prescribed for the treatment of various bacterial infections such as infections of the airways, middle ear, sinuses and urinary tract. Almox may also be prescribed for the treatment of conditions like pneumonia, bronchitis, tonsillitis and gonorrhoea. Almox 500 may also be prescribed in combination with clarithromycin to treat stomach ulcers.
FAQ’s:
1) What happens if a patient takes an overdose of Almox 500 MG Capsule?
Ans: Taking more than the prescribed dose of Almox 500 MG Capsule may not improve the condition but worsen it. It may also aggravate the side effects rather than curing the symptoms. Consuming more than the prescribed dose may also lead to drug toxicity.So it is advised to take the medicine after consulting the doctor.
2) What happens if a patient misses a dose of Almox 500 MG Capsule?
Ans: It is advised that the doses are taken exactly when they are supposed to be taken to ensure that Almox works effectively. However, in case of a missed dose, the patient must wait for the next dose instead of resorting to taking a double dose.
3) At what frequency should Almox 500 MG Capsule be taken?
Ans: Depending upon the patient’s condition and age, the doctor may prescribe different doses. However, usually the most commonly prescribed dose is one Almox 500 MG Capsule a day, or three Almox thrice a day at regular intervals.
4) How fast do Almox 500 MG Capsule work?
Ans: It varies from patient to patient; however, Almox 500 MG Capsule usually shows its effects from consuming a medicine.
5) What is Almox 500 MG Capsule used for?
Ans: Almox 500 is an antibiotic drug that is used to fight bacterial infections in the body. It is used in the treatment of ear infection, infection lungs or airways, urinary tract infection, gonorrhoea, salmonella infection, throat infections and pneumonia. It may also be used to treat typhoid fever.
6) Does Almox 500 MG Capsule help in cough?
Ans: Almox 500 is an antibiotic drug that can be used to treat throat infections and thus may provide relief in cough caused due to bacterial infections in the throat. Consult a doctor for case-specific recommendations.
7) Does Almox 500 MG Capsule relieve toot infection?
Ans: Almox 500 is an antibiotic drug that can be used to relieve tooth infections. It is known to treat dental abscess (a medical condition in which a pocket of pus develops in the tooth due to an infection). Consult a doctor for case-specific recommendations.
8) Can I consume Almox 500 MG Capsule to relieve the symptoms of cold and flu?
Ans: No, consuming Almox 500 will not relieve the symptoms of cold and flu. It is an antibiotic that works by killing the bacteria and as cold and flu are caused due to viral infections, this medicine won’t show any improvement.
9) Is Almox 500 MG Capsule safe to be consumed by lactating mothers?
Ans: No, Almox 500 is not safe to be consumed by lactating mothers. The medicine may adversely affect the health of the infant. If absolutely necessary, lactating mothers must hold from breastfeeding the infant until the medicine is completely eliminated from the body. It is advised to take the medicine after consulting the doctor.
10) Can Almox 500 MG Capsule be used to treat throat infection?
Ans: Yes. Almox 500 is a penicillin antibiotic that is used to fight a number of bacterial infections in the body, including throat infections such as pharyngitis and tonsillitis.
