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Written By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD

ACMOX 250MG TABLET is an antibiotic medicine used in the treatment of bacterial infections of the ear, nose, throat, skin, urinary tract, tonsillitis, bronchitis, and pneumonia and also used to treat diarrhoea. This medicine contains amoxycillin, which works by inhibiting the protein synthesis of the bacterial cell and thereby helps fight infection-causing bacteria. This medicine is not effective for treating viral infections. Common side effects include skin rashes, nausea, vomiting, bloating, and gas.

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Composition :

AMOXYCILLIN-250MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Aditya Biologicals Pvt Ltd

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

3 Days Returnable

Expires on or after :

Jan-27

About ACMOX 250MG TABLET

ACMOX 250MG TABLET belongs to a group of anti-bacterial or antibiotics known as penicillin. ACMOX 250MG TABLET is used to prevent and treat different types of bacterial infections like chest infections (pneumonia, bronchitis), ear/nose/throat (ENT) infections, urinary tract infections, skin infections, leg ulcers, gum ulcers, dental infections, and pressure sores. Besides this, it is also used with various antibiotics like clarithromycin to treat stomach ulcers caused by H. Pyroli bacteria.

ACMOX 250MG TABLET contains Amoxycillin, which kills the bacterial cell by blocking the chemical (mucopeptides) released by the bacteria's outer layer (cell wall). In turn, ACMOX 250MG TABLET weakens and destroys the bacterial cell wall. It is a broad range of antibiotics that helps in fighting various types of bacteria. 

During the treatment with ACMOX 250MG TABLET, you may observe some common side effects like feeling sick (nausea) and diarrhoea. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and are resolved over time. However, if these side effects persist, let your doctor know. 

Do not use ACMOX 250MG TABLET without doctor's advice if you have a skin reaction or irritation to any medicine. Do not use ACMOX 250MG TABLET in more than prescribed doses or longer duration as it may cause adverse effects. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and all the medicines you take before taking ACMOX 250MG TABLET to rule out any side effects. Do not discontinue or abruptly stop the medication, as it may lead to antibiotic resistance, a condition in which bacteria become resistant to antibiotics.

Uses of ACMOX 250MG TABLET

Treatment of bacterial infections

Directions for Use

Tablet/Capsule: Take it with food to avoid stomach upset. Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water. Do not break, crush or chew it.Syrup: Shake the bottle well before use. Check the label for directions and take it in the dose prescribed by your doctor with the help of a measuring cup/dosing syringe/dropper provided by the pack.

Medicinal Benefits

ACMOX 250MG TABLET is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that helps treat various bacterial infections like ear, nose, or throat (ENT) infections, skin infections, genitourinary tract, and lower respiratory tract infections (LRTI) caused by susceptible bacteria. ACMOX 250MG TABLET is effective against gram-positive (S. pneumoniae) and gram-negative bacteria (E. coli, Haemophilus influenza, Neisseria gonorrhoea). Besides this, ACMOX 250MG TABLET also helps treat stomach ulcers caused by the H Pyroli bacteria. If combined with antibiotics like clarithromycin and acidity medicine like lansoprazole, it helps reduce the symptoms of duodenum ulcers. ACMOX 250MG TABLET can be safely prescribed and well-tolerated among adults, children, pregnant and nursing mothers.

How ACMOX 250MG TABLET Works

ACMOX 250MG TABLET contains Amoxycillin, which kills the bacterial cell by blocking the chemical (mucopeptides) released by the bacteria's outer layer (cell wall). In turn, ACMOX 250MG TABLET weakens and destroys the bacterial cell wall. It is a broad range of antibiotics that helps in fighting various types of bacteria.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of ACMOX 250MG TABLET

  • Feeling sick (nausea)
  • Diarrhoea

What if I have taken an overdose of ACMOX 250MG TABLET

Avoid exceeding the recommended dose as it could lead to an overdose. Symptoms of overdose may include cloudy/bloody urine and decreased urination. If you experience these symptoms or suspect you have taken an overdose, seek immediate medical attention.

Drug Warnings

Do not take ACMOX 250MG TABLET if you are allergic to any of its components. Taking ACMOX 250MG TABLET may cause antibiotic-induced diarrhoea in some cases. Penicillin antibiotics, blood thinners (warfarin, coumadin), uric acid-lowering drugs (allopurinol, probenecid), and anti-cancer or anti-arthritis drugs (methotrexate) may severely interact with ACMOX 250MG TABLET. Tell your doctor if you have chronic kidney disease or viral glandular fever (mononucleosis) before taking ACMOX 250MG TABLET. This medicine may lower the efficiency of oral birth control pills or contraceptive devices. An intake of ACMOX 250MG TABLET may alter some glucose urine tests like the copper reduction test report.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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AcetazolamideCisapride
Critical
AcetazolamideSalsalate
Severe

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AcetazolamideCisapride
Critical
How does the drug interact with ACMOX 250MG TABLET:
Co-administration of Cisapride with ACMOX 250MG TABLET can increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm that may be serious.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking ACMOX 250MG TABLET with Cisapride lead to an interaction, please consult a doctor before taking it. Consult a doctor immediately if you experience any symptoms such as dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, or fast or pounding heartbeats. Do not discontinue the medications without consulting a doctor.
AcetazolamideSalsalate
Severe
How does the drug interact with ACMOX 250MG TABLET:
Co-administration of ACMOX 250MG TABLET together with Salsalate can cause ringing in your ears, headache, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, confusion, hallucinations, rapid breathing, fever, seizure (convulsions).

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possibility of interaction between ACMOX 250MG TABLET and Salsalate, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. If you have any of these symptoms, like ringing in your ears, headache, feeling sick, throwing up, feeling dizzy, feeling confused, breathing fast, having a fever, or having a seizure, make sure to call a doctor right away. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
AcetazolamideZiprasidone
Severe
How does the drug interact with ACMOX 250MG TABLET:
Co-administration of ACMOX 250MG TABLET with Ziprasidone may increase the risk of irregular heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction between ACMOX 250MG TABLET and Ziprasidone, they can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. If you develop sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medication without talking to a doctor.
AcetazolamideMethenamine
Severe
How does the drug interact with ACMOX 250MG TABLET:
Co-administration of ACMOX 250MG TABLET may reduce the effectiveness of Methenamine.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between ACMOX 250MG TABLET and Methenamine, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by a doctor. However, frequent urine pH testing may be recommended. Do not discontinue the medication without consulting a doctor.
AcetazolamideDroperidol
Severe
How does the drug interact with ACMOX 250MG TABLET:
Co-administration of Droperidol can enhance the effects of ACMOX 250MG TABLET can increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm that may be serious.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between ACMOX 250MG TABLET and Droperidol, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by a doctor. If you have any of these symptoms, it's important to contact a doctor right away: dizziness or lightheadedness, fainting, difficulty breathing, heart palpitations, weakness, feeling sleepy or confused, muscle pain, or feeling nauseous or vomiting. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
AcetazolamidePimozide
Severe
How does the drug interact with ACMOX 250MG TABLET:
Co-administration of ACMOX 250MG TABLET with Pimozide may increase the risk of irregular heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between ACMOX 250MG TABLET and Pimozide, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by a doctor. If you develop sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, or fast or pounding heartbeats during treatment with pimozide, contact a doctor immediately. Also, inform your doctor if you experience signs of electrolyte disturbance such as weakness, tiredness, drowsiness, confusion, muscle pain, cramps, nausea, or vomiting. Do not discontinue the medication without consulting a doctor.
AcetazolamideTopiramate
Severe
How does the drug interact with ACMOX 250MG TABLET:
Co-administration of ACMOX 250MG TABLET with Topiramate may increase the risk of metabolic acidosis (elevated levels of acid in the blood) and kidney stone formation.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between ACMOX 250MG TABLET and Topiramate, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by a doctor. If you experience symptoms of metabolic acidosis such as tiredness, loss of appetite, irregular heartbeat, trouble thinking clearly, and rapid breathing, contact a doctor immediately. Also, if you experience signs or symptoms of kidney stones, such as sudden back pain, abdominal pain, and blood in the urine, or if you have decreased sweating or a fever, contact your doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without consulting a doctor.
AcetazolamideZonisamide
Severe
How does the drug interact with ACMOX 250MG TABLET:
Co-administration of ACMOX 250MG TABLET with Zonisamide may increase the risk or severity of metabolic acidosis (elevated levels of acid in the blood) and kidney stones.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between ACMOX 250MG TABLET and Zonisamide, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by your doctor. If you experience symptoms such as fever, sudden back pain, abdominal pain, blood in the urine, tiredness, loss of appetite, irregular heartbeat, decreased sweating, trouble thinking clearly, and rapid breathing, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
AcetazolamideArsenic trioxide
Severe
How does the drug interact with ACMOX 250MG TABLET:
Taking ACMOX 250MG TABLET with Arsenic trioxide may increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm that may be serious.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of ACMOX 250MG TABLET with Arsenic trioxide can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if doctor has advised it. If you have any of these symptoms, it's important to contact a doctor right away: feeling dizzy or lightheaded, fainting, having a fast or pounding heartbeat, feeling weak or drowsy, being confused, experiencing muscle pain, or feeling nauseous or vomiting. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
AcetazolamideDronedarone
Severe
How does the drug interact with ACMOX 250MG TABLET:
Co-administration of ACMOX 250MG TABLET with Dronedarone may increase the risk of irregular heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between ACMOX 250MG TABLET and Dronedarone, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by a doctor. If you develop sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, or fast or pounding heartbeats during treatment with Dronedarone, contact a doctor immediately. Also, inform your doctor if you experience signs of electrolyte disturbance such as weakness, tiredness, drowsiness, confusion, muscle pain, cramps, nausea, or vomiting. Do not discontinue the medication without consulting a doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • After taking the full course of ACMOX 250MG TABLET, probiotics should be taken to restore some of the healthy bacteria in the intestine that may have been killed. Taking probiotics after antibiotic treatment can reduce the risk of antibiotic-associated diarrhoea. Certain fermented foods like yoghurt, cheese, sauerkraut and kimchi can restore the intestine's good bacteria stink.
  • Include more fibre-enriched food in your diet, as it can be easily digested by gut bacteria, which helps stimulate their growth. Thus fibre foods may help restore healthy gut bacteria after taking a course of antibiotics. Whole grains like whole-grain bread, and brown rice, should be included in your diet.
  • Avoid taking too many calcium-enriched foods and drinks as it might affect the working of ACMOX 250MG TABLET.
  • Avoid intake of alcoholic beverages with ACMOX 250MG TABLET as it can make you dehydrated and affect your sleep. This can make it harder for your body to aid the ACMOX 250MG TABLET in fighting off infections.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

ANTI- BACTERIALS

ACMOX 250MG TABLET Substitute

Substitutes safety advice
  • Amoxi 250 Capsule 10's

    2.40per tablet
  • Novamox 250 Rediuse Oral Suspension 60 ml

    1.57per tablet
  • Mox Redimix 250 mg Oral Suspension 60 ml

    1.56per tablet
  • Mox 250 mg Capsule 15's

    2.43per tablet
  • Novamox-250 Capsule 15's

    2.43per tablet
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Alcohol

Caution

Do not drink too much while taking this medicine. Drinking a lot of alcohol may more likely to drowsiness, dizziness or sleepiness side effects.

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Pregnancy

Caution

ACMOX 250MG TABLET is a pregnancy category B drug. So, ACMOX 250MG TABLET can be safely taken by pregnant women if prescribed by the doctor.

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Breast Feeding

Safe if prescribed

Can safely give ACMOX 250MG TABLET to breastfeeding mothers.

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Driving

Caution

You may have side effects like dizziness after taking ACMOX 250MG TABLET that may make you unfit to drive. So, it is advisable not to drive or operate machinery until you are feeling well.

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Liver

Safe if prescribed

ACMOX 250MG TABLET can be safely taken in case of liver disease if prescribed by the doctor. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing ACMOX 250MG TABLET.

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Kidney

Caution

Take ACMOX 250MG TABLET with caution if you have severe kidney disease. Your doctor may reduce the dose of ACMOX 250MG TABLET in patients with severe renal impairment (GFR less than 30 mL/min).

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Children

Safe if prescribed

Can be ACMOX 250MG TABLET safely to children, dose to be adjusted and recommended by a child specialist only.

FAQs

ACMOX 250MG TABLET is used to treat various bacterial infections like ear, nose, or throat (ENT) infections, skin infections, genitourinary tract, and lower respiratory tract infections (LRTI) caused by susceptible bacteria.
ACMOX 250MG TABLET kills the bacterial cell by blocking the chemical (mucopeptides) released by the bacteria's outer layer (cell wall). In turn, ACMOX 250MG TABLET weakens and destroys the bacterial cell wall. It is a broad range of antibiotics that helps in fighting various types of bacteria.
Amoxycillin belongs to the class of penicillin antibiotics. ACMOX 250MG TABLET is a broad-spectrum antibiotic effective against a wide range of bacteria. On the other hand, penicillin is a narrow-spectrum antibiotic effective against fewer bacteria.
Do not use anti diarrhoeal until the doctor has prescribed you. You can drink plenty of fluids (electrolytes) to avoid dehydration. Besides this, you can also take prebiotics or probiotics to manage diarrhoea as it may help increase the number of good bacteria in the intestine, which aids indigestion.
Try to stay well hydrated by drinking at least six glasses of water or other fluid per day. Always keep your bladder empty as much as possible by peeing regularly.
After taking an antibiotic, you may need to wait for up to three hours to eat or drink any dairy products, including milk and butter, yoghurt, and cheese. Grapefruit juice and dietary supplements containing minerals like calcium may also work to dampen the effect of antibiotics.
Do not stop using ACMOX 250MG TABLET even if you feel better. It should be strictly used as advised by your doctor to avoid the recurrence of symptoms and to worsen the disease.
ACMOX 250MG TABLET may cause side effects such as nausea and diarrhoea. If these side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.
ACMOX 250MG TABLET can be used during pregnancy if prescribed by a doctor. Do not self-medicate, especially during pregnancy since there is limited safety information available on the use of ACMOX 250MG TABLET during pregnancy. Consult a doctor before taking ACMOX 250MG TABLET.
You should not take ACMOX 250MG TABLET if you have or ever had cirrhosis, severe kidney or liver disease, adrenal gland failure, an electrolyte imbalance, or an allergy to ACMOX 250MG TABLET or sulfa drugs. Also, inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or are breastfeeding to avoid any harmful effect on your baby.
ACMOX 250MG TABLET is effective if used in the dose and duration prescribed by your doctor. Do not stop taking ACMOX 250MG TABLET even if you see improvement in your condition as discontinuing ACMOX 250MG TABLET too early may cause symptoms to worsen or reoccur.
If you forget to take a dose of ACMOX 250MG TABLET, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take the next scheduled dose in the prescribed time. Do not double the dose to make up for the missed one as this may increase the risk of side effects.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

200, gidc rd, makarpura gidc, makarpura, vadodara, gujarat 390010
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