Moxpil 500mg Capsule
Brand Name | Moxpil 500mg Capsule |
Salt Composition |
Amoxycilin (500mg) |
Strength | 500mg |
Product Form | Capsule |
Pack | 10 Capsule(s) in Strip |
Storage | Store below 30°C |
Category |
Antibiotic |
SubCategory |
Anti-Biotic |
Country of Origin | India |
Manufacturer |
Progressive Life Care |
Manufacturer/Marketer Address | Progressive Life Care, Ambit House, Opp. Kumar Spintex Factory, Tajpur Road, Changoder, Ahmedabad - 382213 (Guj) India |

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- Ear, Nose, and Throat infection
- Genitourinary tract infection
- Skin infection
- Lower respiratory tract infection
- Helicobacter Pylori infection
- Anthrax
- Infective Endocarditis
- Anaphylaxis
- Liver enzymes elevation
- Mucocutaneous candidiasis
- Diarrhea
- Headache
- Nausea and vomiting
- Rash
- Pseudomembranous colitis
- Serum sickness-like reactions
- I have been diagnosed as an allergic person to penicillin, can I take Moxpil Capsule?
- No, if you have a penicillin allergy don't consume this medicine it may worsen your condition. Be your physician informed about your allergies.
- Do I have a chance of getting an allergic reaction later?
- A late allergic reaction includes rashes, fever, joint pains, and enlargement of the lymph nodes, under the arms, which occurs in 7-12 days.
- Whether Amoxicillin 500mg capsule will cause drowsiness for me?
- No, the use of this capsule does not cause drowsiness. Kindly consult with the doctor if you have experienced any effects.
- If the patient is allergic to the composition of the medicines
- If you’re using any concomitant medications
- If you’re not responding to the corresponding treatment
- Store the drugs in a closed container at room temperature, and keep the medicines away from heat, moisture, and direct daylight
- Do not keep the medicine reaching out to children’s
- Do not keep outdated medicine
- Ask your doctor or pharmacist the way to eliminate the medicine that’s not in use
- Store below 30C
- Amoxicillin is in a class of medication called beta-lactam antibiotics
- The drug is employed in the treatment of various bacterial infections
- The capsule is taken orally by mouth with or without food
- Do not use this medicine if the patient is allergic to the composition of the medicine
Medical Description of Moxpil 500mg Capsule
Moxpil 500mg Capsule contains Amoxicillin it is in the class of medication called Penicillin (Antibiotics) which are meant for oral use only. It is used in the treatment of bacterial infection includes Ear, Nose, and Throat infection, Genitourinary tract infections, Skin infections, Lower respiratory tract infection, Helicobacter Pylori infection, Anthrax, and Infective Endocarditis by inhibiting the growth of bacterial cell wall which is needed for to survive. The use of Amoxicillin does not produce action against colds, flu, and other viral infections
Moxpil 500mg Capsule Uses
Moxpil 500mg Capsule Benefits
Moxpil capsule is used in the treatment for the following condition like
Bacterial infections:
Bacterial infection occurs when bacteria enter your body and start multiplying which may cause tissue damage and make you sick. Mostly it is caused by Staphylococcus and Streptococcus organisms. The common bacterial disease includes cholera, bacterial meningitis, tetanus, gonorrhea, pneumonia, and syphilis. Symptoms include fever, chills, and sweats, inflamed lymph nodes, headache, diarrhea, abdominal pain
Ear, Nose and Throat infection:
Ear, Nose, and Throat infection includes Tonsillitis, Ear infections, Sinus infections.
Tonsillitis:
Inflammation of tonsils is called tonsillitis which causes server throat pain and is caused by Streptococcus pyogenic. Symptoms include inflamed tonsils, sore throat, difficulty in swallowing, bad breath, headache, and inflamed lymph nodes
Ear infection:
It usually occurs when the bacterial or viral infection affects your middle ears. It is caused by colds, sinus infections, smoking, allergies, and inflamed adenosis. Symptoms include pain, hearing loss, pus-like drainage.
Genitourinary tract infection
It is a type of infection that affects the urethra, kidneys, and bladder. It is caused by Escherichia coli (E.coli). Symptoms include abdominal pain, frequent urination, dysuria, blood in urine, foul-smell while urinating
Skin infection
It is usually caused by bacteria, fungi, viruses, and parasites. The common skin infection includes cellulitis, impetigo. Symptoms include red skin, blisters, swelling, pain, red spots, and tenderness
Lower respiratory tract infections:
Infection in the lungs especially in the lower airways Common infections are Bronchiolitis and Pneumonia which are caused by Streptococcus pneumonia. Symptoms include runny nose, dry cough, sore throat, low-grade fever, and headache.
Moxpil 500mg Capsule Indication
It is used in the treatment of bacterial infection includes Ear, Nose, and Throat infection, Genitourinary tract infections, Skin infections, Lower respiratory tract infection, Helicobacter Pylori infection, Anthrax, and Infective Endocarditis by inhibiting the growth of bacterial cell wall which is needed for to survive. The use of Amoxicillin does not produce action against colds, flu, and other viral infections
Mechanism of action of Moxpil 500mg Capsule
Amoxicillin is a penicillin derivative beta-lactam antibiotic that inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis by binding to penicillin-binding proteins in the cell wall. Inhibition of synthesis of peptidoglycan results the cell death
How Moxpil 500mg Capsule works
Amoxicillin is a penicillin derivative beta-lactam antibiotic that inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis by binding to penicillin-binding proteins in the cell wall. Inhibition of synthesis of peptidoglycan results the cell death
Moxpil 500mg Capsule Contraindication
If the patient is allergic to the composition of the medicines,
Hypersensitivity to penicillin, cephalosporins or any other relater components
Asthma
Gastrointestinal Disease
Renal problems
Hepatic Problems
Bleeding disorders
Moxpil 500mg Capsule Side Effects
FAQs for Moxpil 500mg Capsule
Precautions and general warning of Moxpil 500mg Capsule
Alcohol
It is considered safe to consume alcohol while taking this medication. Kindly consult with your doctor
Driving or operating machinery
It is considered unsafe during driving you may feel dizziness. Kindly consult with your doctor
Pregnancy
It is considered safe to use this medicine during pregnancy it does not cause harmful effects to the fetus
Breast Feeding
It is considered safe to use this medicine during breastfeeding it does not excrete via breast milk
Kidney Problem
Therapy should be administered with caution in patients with renal impairment. Kindly consult with your doctor.
Liver Disease
Therapy should be administered with caution in patients with hepatic impairment. Kindly consult with your doctor.
How to Take Moxpil 500mg Capsule
The capsule is taken orally with or without food. You should not chew, cut or crush the Capsule. Initially start with a low dose and slowly increase the dose once every week. Follow the direction mentioned within the label if you probably did not understand the appliance kindly ask your doctor or pharmacist to elucidate in detail. Do not withdraw the medicine when you feel better kindly complete the course of treatment to avoid reoccurrence.
Use of Moxpil 500mg Capsule in Adult
It is considered safe to use this medicine in an adult patient if it is prescribed by your doctor
Use of Moxpil 500mg Capsule in children
It is considered safe to use this medicine during breastfeeding it does not excrete via breast milk
Use of Moxpil 500mg Capsule in Elderly Patients
It is considered safe to use this medicine in an elderly patient if it is prescribed by your doctor
Other general warnings
The use of this drug should be avoided in patients with infectious mononucleosis because it may increase the risk of developing an erythematous skin rash
The use of this drug may cause clostridium difficile associated diarrhoea
A high dose may cause a false urine glucose test
Therapy should be administered with caution in patients who are allergic to cephalosporins and Carbapenems.
Talk to your doctor if
General instructions
Amoxicillin should be taken at the same time every day. Take this medicine as per your doctor's prescription. Do not take the medicine without consulting with the doctor. Follow the dose and duration as per the doctor’s advice do not consume more or less dose than prescribed by the doctor.
Drug Interaction of Moxpil 500mg Capsule
Drug-Drug Interaction
BCG vaccine live + Amoxicillin
The use of this drug is contraindicated because the use of Amoxicillin decreases the effect of the BCG vaccine live by pharmacodynamic synergism
Demeclocycline + Amoxicillin
Use alternative drugs because the use of demeclocycline decreases the effect of Amoxicillin by pharmacodynamic antagonism
Mycophenolate + Amoxicillin
Use alternative drugs because the use of Amoxicillin will decrease the effect of mycophenolate by other
Acyclovir + Amoxicillin
Therapy should be administered with caution because the combination of this drug either increases the level of the other by decreasing renal clearance.
Aspirin + Amoxicillin
Therapy should be administered with caution because the combination of this drug either increases the level of the other by plasma protein binding
Drug-Food Interaction
Information regarding the food interaction is not available. Kindly consult with your doctor.
Drug-Disease Interaction
Diabetes:
The use of this drug may produce false-positive reactions when you are testing for glucose levels in your urine. So, it is recommended to do the glucose test by the enzymatic glucose oxidase reaction
Renal dysfunction:
The serum concentration of beta-lactam antibiotics increases the half-life in a patient with impaired renal functions. Depending upon your renal function dose should be adjusted
Hemodialysis:
During Hemodialysis penicillin antibiotics get removed from the body. So doses should be rescheduled after the dialysis process
Mononucleosis:
Amoxicillin should not be used in patients with mononucleosis because they develop pruritic erythematous maculopapular skin rash which occurs after 5-10 days of therapy
Over Dose
Consuming more quantity than the prescribed dose may cause an overdose. Kindly use the medicine as per you’re doctor advice
Missed Dose
If you missed the dose take the medicine as soon as you remember. If it is time for a subsequent dose skip the missed dose and continue with a daily dose
Storage and Disposal
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