MOXITHIX - 250 DRY SYRUP

30 ML DRY SYRUP WITH WATER

MOXITHIX 250 MG Syrup is a penicillin-type antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections. This antibiotic is used to treat different types of bacterial infections of the throat, lungs, ears, nose, urinary tract, and skin. MOXITHIX 250 MG Syrup is also used with other medications to kill helicobacter pylori bacteria that cause stomach ulcers. It stops the growth of bacteria causing the infection. It is not effective against infections caused by viruses.

Side effects of MOXITHIX 250 MG Syrup are diarrhoea, stomach pain, headache, weakness, nausea, and vomiting. Inform your doctor if you are allergic to penicillin. Use it cautiously in individuals with kidney problems. MOXITHIX 250 MG Syrup can make birth control pills less effective. You may be asked to take a different way of birth control methods to prevent unintended pregnancy.

You can take MOXITHIX 250 MG Syrup with or without food. For the ease of remembering, take MOXITHIX 250 MG Syrup around the same time every day. Once an antibiotic is started, it is always recommended to finish the entire course of treatment. For the best results, take this antibiotic at evenly spaced times.

Major & minor side effects for MOXITHIX 250 MG Syrup

• Headache
• Loose stools
• Stomach discomfort
• Joint pain
• Skin rash
• Nausea and vomiting
• Tooth discolouration
• Change in taste
• Dizziness
• Fever
• Loss of appetite

What is it prescribed for?

Acute otitis media

Otitis media (AOM), is an infection of the middle ear (the area behind the eardrum), common in infants and young children. MOXITHIX 250 MG Syrup is used to treat acute otitis media caused by bacteria.

Sinusitis

Sinusitis is the swelling of membranes that line your nose and surrounding sinuses. It is often caused by bacteria and sometimes, viruses and fungi. You may experience a stuffed nose and pain or pressure behind your eyes, nose, cheeks, or forehead. MOXITHIX 250 MG Syrup is used to treat bacterial sinusitis.

Lung infections

MOXITHIX 250 MG Syrup is used to treat the following lung infections:

1. Pneumonia is an infection of the air sacs in the lungs (either single or both lungs). It can be bacterial and viral. MOXITHIX 250 MG Syrup is used to treat pneumonia caused by bacteria.

2. Bronchitis is the swelling and irritation of bronchial tubes that regulates air passage in the lungs. MOXITHIX 250 MG Syrup is used to treat bronchitis caused by bacteria.

Skin and soft tissue infections

Skin and soft tissue infections occur when the bacteria invade the skin and its supporting structures. MOXITHIX 250 MG Syrup is used to treat all skin infections including abscess caused by bacteria.

Cystitis

Cystitis is the swelling of the urinary bladder usually caused by a bacterial infection. This is more common in women because their urethra is much shorter, which means bacteria can go into the bladder more easily. MOXITHIX 250 MG Syrup is used to treat cystitis caused by E.coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Enterococci, and Klebsiella species.

Peptic Ulcer

A peptic ulcer is a sore or ulcer on the lining of your stomach or intestine. Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) is a bacteria that cause ulcers. MOXITHIX 250 MG Syrup is used in combination with antacids/anti-ulcerative medicines for the treatment of H. pylori infections that cause peptic ulcer.

Pharyngitis/Tonsilitis

Pharyngitis and tonsillitis are infections that cause swelling and soreness in the throat and tonsils. If this infection affects both the throat and the tonsils, then it would be called pharyngotonsillitis. MOXITHIX 250 MG Syrup is used to treat pharyngitis, tonsillitis, and/or pharyngotonsillitis.

Pyelonephritis

Pyelonephritis is the swelling of the kidneys due to bacterial infection. This infection starts in your urethra or bladder and spreads through the ureters to the kidneys. MOXITHIX 250 MG Syrup is used to treat Pyelonephritis. You will start feeling better within a few days after taking MOXITHIX 250 MG Syrup.

Commonly asked questions

How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?

Amoxicillin syrup starts working within 1 hour of administration. You will start to feel better in 3 to 5 days after taking amoxicillin syrup. But finish your entire course of treatment, even if the condition gets better.

How long do the effects of this medicine last?

The effect of amoxicillin syrup lasts for about 6 to 8 hours and then you may have to take your next dose as directed by your doctor/pharmacist.

Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Is this a habit forming medicine?

No habit-forming tendency has been reported for MOXITHIX 250 MG Syrup.

Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?

MOXITHIX 250 MG Syrup is generally safe in pregnancy to treat bacterial infections. It is not known to cause birth defects when taken by pregnant women. Hence it is acceptable for use upon your doctor's recommendation.

Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?

MOXITHIX 250 MG Syrup is safe to use during breastfeeding. It is not known to be harmful to breastfeeding women. It passes into breast milk in very low levels that are not expected to cause adverse effects in breastfed infants. Hence it is acceptable for use upon your doctor's recommendation.

Allergy
Avoid taking Amoxil 250 MG Syrup if you are previously allergic to it. Some patients may get allergic reactions to this medicine. Seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms of allergic reactions such as skin rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, breathing difficulties, etc. 

Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

MOXITHIX 250 MG Syrup is generally safe in pregnancy to treat bacterial infections. It is not known to cause birth defects when taken by pregnant women. Hence it is acceptable for use upon your doctor's recommendation.

Breast-feeding

MOXITHIX 250 MG Syrup is safe to use during breastfeeding. It is not known to be harmful to breastfeeding women. It passes into breast milk in very low levels that are not expected to cause adverse effects in breastfed infants. Hence it is acceptable for use upon your doctor's recommendation.

General warnings

Allergic reaction

MOXITHIX 250 MG Syrup is likely to cause severe allergic reactions in some people. Seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms such as skin rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, or breathing difficulties.

Antibiotic resistance

Finish your entire course of treatment with MOXITHIX 250 MG Syrup, even if the condition gets better to avoid antibiotic resistance (the bacteria may become resistant to antibiotics). If you still feel unwell after completing your antibiotic course, make an appointment to consult your doctor.

Diarrhoea

MOXITHIX 250 MG Syrup can cause diarrhoea because it may also kill the helpful bacteria in your stomach or intestine. Get emergency medical help if you experience severe diarrhoea that is watery or bloody. Call your pharmacist/doctor before taking anti-diarrhoeal medication.

Driving or operating machinery

MOXITHIX 250 MG Syrup may cause dizziness, confusion, or fits in some people. Do not drive a vehicle or operate machinery after taking this medicine.

Missed Dose

Try not to skip a dose of MOXITHIX 250 MG Syrup. And if a dose is skipped, do not add it up to the next dose.

Overdose

Seek medical emergency in case of an MOXITHIX 250 MG Syrup overdose.

All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.

Interaction with Alcohol

Description

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Instructions

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Interaction with Medicine

• Doxycycline
• Methotrexate
• Warfarin
• Ethinyl Estradiol
• Live cholera vaccine

Disease interactions

Mononucleosis

Mononucleosis is also called as kissing disease is an infection caused by Epstein-Barr virus. It is spread through saliva. People with mononucleosis may develop a maculopapular skin rash (flat and small raised bumps on the skin) after 5-10 days of treatment with MOXITHIX 250 MG Syrup and resolves within days of discontinuing the use. MOXITHIX 250 MG Syrup may not be appropriate medicine in patients with mononucleosis.

Colitis

MOXITHIX 250 MG Syrup can kill the helpful bacteria in your stomach or intestine and leads to diarrhoea. Therefore use MOXITHIX 250 MG Syrup with extreme caution in patients with gastrointestinal (mouth to anus) diseases, particularly colitis (swelling of the inner lining of the colon), since it may worsen the patient's condition.

Kidney Disease

MOXITHIX 250 MG Syrup is filtered by the kidney and moved out of the body through urine. Patients with kidney diseases need special consideration while taking MOXITHIX 250 MG Syrup due to the risk of kidney damage. Dose adjustment should be done based on the clinical condition.

Food interactions

Information not available.

Lab interactions

Urine Sugar Test

MOXITHIX 250 MG Syrup is moved out from the body via urine. High urine concentrations of MOXITHIX 250 MG Syrup might give a false-positive result for the urine sugar test (test to determine the presence of glucose). Inform your doctor or lab technician about the use of MOXITHIX 250 MG Syrup before doing this test.

This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.

Take MOXITHIX 250 MG Syrup with or without food. Never take more than the prescribed dose. Take this syrup at around the same time daily. Do not give your medicine to other people even if their condition appears to be the same as yours. Amoxicillin kid syrup is used for kids to treat bacterial infections.

Miscelleneous

Can be taken with or without food, as advised by your doctor

To be taken as instructed by doctor

Does not cause sleepiness

How it works

MOXITHIX 250 MG Syrup works by preventing the formation of bacterial cell walls. This helps in stopping the growth and multiplication of the microorganism, eventually killing it.

Classification

Category

Aminopenicillins, Antibiotics

Schedule

Schedule H

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