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Erox 500 mg Capsule 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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About Erox 500 mg Capsule
Erox 500 mg Capsule belongs to a group of anti-bacterial or antibiotics known as penicillin. Erox 500 mg Capsule 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.
Erox 500 mg Capsule contains Amoxycillin, which kills the bacterial cell by blocking the chemical (mucopeptides) released by the bacteria's outer layer (cell wall). In turn, Erox 500 mg Capsule 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 Erox 500 mg Capsule , 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 Erox 500 mg Capsule without doctor's advice if you have a skin reaction or irritation to any medicine. Do not use Erox 500 mg Capsule 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 Erox 500 mg Capsule 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 Erox 500 mg Capsule
Medicinal Benefits
Erox 500 mg Capsule 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. Erox 500 mg Capsule is effective against gram-positive (S. pneumoniae) and gram-negative bacteria (E. coli, Haemophilus influenza, Neisseria gonorrhoea). Besides this, Erox 500 mg Capsule 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. Erox 500 mg Capsule can be safely prescribed and well-tolerated among adults, children, pregnant and nursing mothers.
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Drug Warnings
Do not take Erox 500 mg Capsule if you are allergic to any of its components. Taking Erox 500 mg Capsule 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 Erox 500 mg Capsule . Tell your doctor if you have chronic kidney disease or viral glandular fever (mononucleosis) before taking Erox 500 mg Capsule . This medicine may lower the efficiency of oral birth control pills or contraceptive devices. An intake of Erox 500 mg Capsule may alter some glucose urine tests like the copper reduction test report.
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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.
Pregnancy
Caution
Erox 500 mg Capsule is a pregnancy category B drug. So, Erox 500 mg Capsule can be safely taken by pregnant women if prescribed by the doctor.
Breast Feeding
Safe if prescribed
Can safely give Erox 500 mg Capsule to breastfeeding mothers.
Driving
Caution
You may have side effects like dizziness after taking Erox 500 mg Capsule that may make you unfit to drive. So, it is advisable not to drive or operate machinery until you are feeling well.
Liver
Safe if prescribed
Erox 500 mg Capsule 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 Erox 500 mg Capsule .
Kidney
Caution
Take Erox 500 mg Capsule with caution if you have severe kidney disease. Your doctor may reduce the dose of Erox 500 mg Capsule in patients with severe renal impairment (GFR less than 30 mL/min).
Children
Safe if prescribed
Can be Erox 500 mg Capsule safely to children, dose to be adjusted and recommended by a child specialist only.
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