Novaclox Capsule

Brand Name Novaclox Capsule
Salt Composition

Amoxicillin (250mg) + Dicloxacillin (250mg)

Strength 250mg + 250mg
Product Form Capsule
Pack 10 Capsule(s) in Strip
Storage Store below 30°C
Category

Antibiotic

SubCategory

Anti-Biotic

Country of Origin India
Manufacturer

Cipla Ltd

Manufacturer/Marketer Address Cipla Ltd,Cipla House, Peninsula Business Park, Ganpatrao Kadam Marg, Lower Parel, Mumbai-400013.
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    Medical Description of Novaclox Capsule

    Novaclox Capsules contain Amoxicillin 250mg and Dicloxacillin 250mg used to treat bacterial infections such as urinary tract infection, sinus infection, bone and joint infections, respiratory tract infections. Amoxicillin and Dicloxacillin is an antibiotic used to treat bacterial infection which mainly targets the lungs, ear, nasal sinus, urinary tract, and skin infections. Mainly this medicine targets the throat ear, lungs sinus, urinary tract, teeth skin, joints, teeth, and bones. The combination of this medicine helps to fight against the infection that is caused by bacteria.  This is not effective against viral infections like the common cold. Swallow the whole capsule at once. Don’t break, chew, or crush the capsule.


    Novaclox Capsule Uses

    It is used in the treatment of the following conditions as Bacterial infections, lower and upper respiratory tract infections, urinary tract infections, soft tissue skin, and dental infections.


    Novaclox Capsule Benefits

    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 bacterial diseases are cholera, bacterial meningitis, tetanus, gonorrhea, pneumonia, and syphilis. Symptoms include fever, chills, and sweats, inflamed lymph nodes, headache, diarrhea, abdominal pain

    Urinary 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

    Acute bronchitis

    It is a viral infection that causes inflammation in the bronchial tubes. It is mostly caused by rhinovirus, adenovirus, influenza A and B, and parainfluenza virus. Symptoms include cough, fatigue, breathing difficulty, fever and chills, and chest discomfort.

    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.

    Acute sinusitis

    It is also called acute rhinosinusitis.  It is an inflammation inside your nose which is called sinusitis. It is usually caused by the common cold, or by any viral or bacterial infection. Symptoms include runny nose, postnasal drainage, congestion, swelling around your eyes, ear pressure, headache, cough, bad breath, fatigue, and fever.

    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

    Helicobacter pylori infection

    It is a type of bacterial infection that enters our body and lives in the digestive tract. Mostly it is caused by peptic ulcers. Symptoms include loss of appetite, bloating, weight loss, frequent burning, abdominal pain, and nausea.

    Skin infection

    It is usually caused by bacteria, fungi, viruses, and parasites. Common skin infection includes cellulitis, impetigo. Symptoms include red skin, blisters, swelling, pain, red spots, and tenderness.


    Novaclox Capsule Indication

    Novaclox Capsule is prescribed in the following indications such Bacterial infections, lower and upper respiratory tract infections, urinary tract infections, soft tissue skin, and dental infections.


    Mechanism of action of Novaclox Capsule

    Novaclox Capsule contains Amoxicillin 250mg and Dicloxacillin 250mg it is a combination of two medicines. Amoxicillin and Dicloxacillin is penicillin derivative that has a bactericidal effect by killing the bacterial cell wall which is needed for the multiplication of bacteria.


    How Novaclox Capsule works

    Novaclox Capsule contains Amoxicillin 250mg and Dicloxacillin 250mg it is a combination of two medicines. Amoxicillin and Dicloxacillin is penicillin derivative that has a bactericidal effect by killing the bacterial cell wall which is needed for the multiplication of bacteria.


    Novaclox Capsule Contraindication

    • Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to penicillins, cephalosporins, and Carbapenems
    • The use of this medicine increases the risk of developing bacterial or fungal superinfections
    • It is contraindicated to use this medicine if you are having a previous history of cholestatic jaundice, hepatic dysfunction


    Novaclox Capsule Side Effects

    • Infection of skin and nails (mucocutaneous candidiasis)
    • Diarrhea
    • Difficulty indigestion
    • Nausea
    • Headache
    • Skin rashes and irritation (pruritis, urticaria)
    • Elevated levels of liver enzymes
    • Dizziness
    • Flatulence


    FAQs for Novaclox Capsule

    • How long should I take the Novaclox Capsule?

    Normally the duration of this medicine is 7-14 days. You should take this according to your doctor advice

    • Is the Novaclox Capsule is effective?

    Yes, it is considered effective when you have taken the medication as per the dose and duration advised by the doctor. If you stop the medicine without completing the course of treatment it may worsen the conditions

    • What if I do not get better after using the Novaclox Capsule?

    If you do not feel better after completing the full course of treatment kindly inform your doctor.


    Precautions and general warning of Novaclox Capsule

    Alcohol

    It is considered unsafe because consuming alcohol may produce harmful effects while you are receiving this medicine. Kindly consult with your doctor.

    Driving or operating machinery

    Yes, it is considered unsafe to drive because it may produce dizziness and fits which affect your ability to drive. Kindly consult with your doctor.

    Pregnancy

    There is limited information is available regarding the use of this medicine during pregnancy. Kindly consult with your doctor.

    Breast Feeding

    There is limited information is available regarding the use of this medicine during breastfeeding. Kindly consult with your doctor.

    Kidney Problem

    There is limited information is available regarding the use of this medicine in patients who are having a history of renal dysfunctions. Kindly consult with your doctor.

    Liver Disease

    There is limited information is available regarding the use of this medicine in patients who are having a history of hepatic dysfunctions. Kindly consult with your doctor.


    How to Take Novaclox Capsule

    Novaclox 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 Novaclox Capsule in Adult

    It is considered to be safe to use this medicine in an adult patient if the medicine is prescribed by a doctor. Kindly consult with your doctor.


    Use of Novaclox Capsule in children

    It is considered to be safe to use this medicine in children. Kindly consult with your doctor.


    Use of Novaclox Capsule in Elderly Patients

    Novaclox Capsules should be used with caution in patients with an elderly age group, which leads to developing further medical problems, leads to worsening the patient's health conditions. Kindly consult with your doctor. Dose modification or replacement is required based on the medical conditions of the patient.


    Other general warnings

    • Therapy should be administered with caution if you have a history of penicillin allergy
    • 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 diarrhea
    • A high dose may cause a false urine glucose test
    • Therapy should be administered with caution in patients with a history of hepatic impairment,  and hypatic dysfunction


    Talk to your doctor if

    • You have a history of gastrointestinal disease
    • You are not responding to the treatment
    • You have experienced any allergic reaction like rashes and itching


    General instructions

    Novaclox Capsules are from the penicillin group of drugs that can actively fight against all bacterial infections of the body. It can easily relieve symptoms of serious bacterial infections. But must be used with caution always. It works by killing bacteria effectively integrating with the cell wall of bacteria. This combination of medicine of Novaclox Capsules can help at a fast pace in all acute and chronic bacterial infection.


    Drug Interaction of Novaclox Capsule

    Drug-Drug Interaction

    BCG vaccine live

    The use of this drug is contraindicated because the use of amoxicillin decreases the effect of the BCG vaccine live by pharmacodynamic synergism.

    Demeclocycline

    Use alternative drugs because the use of demeclocycline decreases the effect of amoxicillin by pharmacodynamic antagonism.

    Mycophenolate

    Use alternative drugs because the use of amoxicillin will decrease the effect of mycophenolate by other.

    Acyclovir

    Therapy should be administered with caution because the combination of this drug either increases the level of the other by decreasing renal clearance.

    Aspirin

    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

    Take the medicine as directed by the doctor don’t overdose on the medicine. If you have taken an overdose of this medicine immediately meet the doctor and rush to the nearby hospital.


    Missed Dose

    Take the medicine as directed by the doctor. Do not skip the medicine, if you forgot to take the medicine or missed the dose. It is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Don’t take the extra dose take the regular dose immediately. Don’t use the two-dose at one time (Double Dose).


    Storage and Disposal

    • Stored at 10-30°C room temperature.
    • Protect from light and heat.
    • Keep away from children and pets. Otherwise, it becomes toxic to them.
    • Disposed of properly in a suitable bag.


    Fast Tag

    Novaclox Capsules contain Amoxicillin 250mg and Dicloxacillin 250mg used to treat bacterial infections such as urinary tract infection, sinus infection, bone and joint infections, respiratory tract infections. 

    Novaclox Capsules is an effective drug against all bacterial infections as it is from the penicillin family. It cannot work well for the virus infections like common colds. There are no major side effects reported of Novaclox Capsules. There must be a prior check-up with the physician before taking Novaclox Capsules. Patients who are allergic to penicillin drugs or Amoxicillin drugs must ensure they are taking Novaclox Capsules under guidance only. Novaclox Capsule kills bacteria immediately coming into contact with bacteria by destroying its cell wall. Thereby Novaclox Capsules help in all bacterial infections.

    This combined form of medicine is used to treat many varied numbers of bacterial infections such as throat ear, lungs sinus, urinary tract, teeth skin, joints, teeth, and bones. It usually makes you feel symptom-free within a few days, but you should take it continuously as prescribed even when you feel cured to make sure that all bacteria are destroyed and do not have resistance to it.