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Written By Veda Maddala , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Santoshini Reddy G , M Pharmacy
Mox P 500 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 amoxicillin and lactic acid bacillus 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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Manufacturer/Marketer :

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

Expires on or after :

Jan-27

About Mox P 500 Tablet

Mox P 500 Tablet belongs to the class of medicines called 'penicillin antibiotics' with probiotics. It treats various bacterial infections of the ear, nose, throat, skin, urinary tract, tonsillitis, bronchitis, and pneumonia. Besides this, Mox P 500 Tablet prevents antibiotic-associated diarrhoea, dysentery (water loss), and infectious diarrhoea. Mox P 500 Tablet is a broad-spectrum antibiotic effective against both gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria. 

Mox P 500 Tablet contains two medicines, namely: Amoxycillin (antibiotic) and Lactic acid bacillus (probiotic). Amoxycillin is bactericidal (kills bacteria) that works by preventing the formation of bacterial cell covering (protective cell wall) necessary for their survival, thereby preventing the growth of bacteria. Lactic acid bacillus is a probiotic that helps restore the balance of good bacteria in the gut (digestive tract) destroyed due to the use of antibiotics.

Take Mox P 500 Tablet as prescribed. The dose and duration of Mox P 500 Tablet can vary depending on your condition and the severity of the infection. Sometimes, you may experience certain common side effects like skin rashes, nausea, vomiting, bloating, and gas. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.
 
Before starting Mox P 500 Tablet , please inform your doctor if you have any allergy to any antibiotic (especially penicillin), kidney or liver problems. Consult a doctor before taking Mox P 500 Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Avoid alcohol consumption to prevent unpleasant side effects. Inform your doctor about all the medicines you are taking and your health condition to rule out any unpleasant side effects.

Uses of Mox P 500 Tablet

Treatment of Bacterial infections, Diarrhoea or dysentery due to infection

Directions for Use

Tablet/capsule: Take it as advised by the doctor. Swallow it as a whole with water; do not crush or chew it.Syrup: Shake the bottle well before use. Take the prescribed dose by mouth using the measuring cup/dosing syringe/dropper provided by the pack.

Medicinal Benefits

Mox P 500 Tablet belongs to the group of medicines called antibiotics which contains Amoxycillin and Lactic acid bacillus. Amoxycillin works by preventing the formation of bacterial cell covering, which is necessary for their survival, thereby treating and preventing the spread of infections. Lactic acid bacillus is a probiotic which helps in restoring the balance of good bacteria in the gut (digestive tract) destroyed due to the use of antibiotics. Together, Mox P 500 Tablet helps in treating bacterial infections and infectious diarrhoea. Mox P 500 Tablet is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that is effective against both gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria. Mox P 500 Tablet is used to treat various bacterial infections of the ear, nose, throat, skin, urinary tract, tonsillitis, bronchitis, pneumonia, and infectious diarrhoea.

How Mox P 500 Tablet Works

Mox P 500 Tablet contains two medicines, namely: Amoxycillin (antibiotic) and Lactic acid bacillus (probiotic). Amoxycillin is bactericidal (kills bacteria) that works by preventing the formation of bacterial cell covering (protective cell wall) necessary for their survival, thereby preventing the growth of bacteria. Lactic acid bacillus is a probiotic that helps restore the balance of good bacteria in the gut (digestive tract) destroyed due to the use of antibiotics.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Mox P 500 Tablet

  • Skin rashes
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Bloating
  • Gas

What if I have taken an overdose of Mox P 500 Tablet

Avoid exceeding the recommended dose as it might cause an overdose. Seek medical attention if you experience any unusual symptoms.

Drug Warnings

Before starting Mox P 500 Tablet , please inform your doctor if you have any allergy (against any antibiotic), kidney or liver problems. Do not take Mox P 500 Tablet on your own as self-medication may lead to antibiotic resistance in which antibiotics fail to act against specific bacterial infections. Talk to your doctor before taking Mox P 500 Tablet if you have glandular fever (fever with a sore throat, swollen glands and extreme tiredness), lymphatic leukaemia (cancer of blood and bone marrow) or HIV infection, since you may be more prone to developing a skin rash. Consult your doctor if you are not urinating regularly or have bladder problems while taking Mox P 500 Tablet . Consult your doctor before taking Mox P 500 Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Avoid alcohol consumption while taking Mox P 500 Tablet to prevent unpleasant side-effects like drowsiness, and it also enhances the amount of medicine in the body leading to toxicity.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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AmoxicillinBCG vaccine
Severe
AmoxicillinZalcitabine
Severe

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AmoxicillinBCG vaccine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Mox P 500 Tablet 15's:
Co-administration of BCG vaccine with Mox P 500 Tablet 15's may reduce the effect of BCG vaccine.

How to manage the interaction:
If you are about to receive BCG vaccine, inform the doctor that you are taking Mox P 500 Tablet 15's. Do not discontinue the medication without consulting a doctor.
AmoxicillinZalcitabine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Mox P 500 Tablet 15's:
Co-administration of Mox P 500 Tablet 15's and Zalcitabine can be decreased when combined with Mox P 500 Tablet 15's.

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possibility of interaction between Zalcitabine and Mox P 500 Tablet 15's, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
AmoxicillinDoxycycline
Severe
How does the drug interact with Mox P 500 Tablet 15's:
Co-administration of Mox P 500 Tablet 15's with doxycycline may reduce the therapeutic effect of Mox P 500 Tablet 15's.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Mox P 500 Tablet 15's and Doxycycline, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by your doctor. Do not stop using any medications without consulting a doctor.
AmoxicillinMethotrexate
Severe
How does the drug interact with Mox P 500 Tablet 15's:
Co-administration of methotrexate with Mox P 500 Tablet 15's can increase the levels and side effects of methotrexate.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between methotrexate and Mox P 500 Tablet 15's, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by your doctor. However, if you experience any symptoms such as tiredness, dizziness, fainting, unusual bleeding or bruising, chills, fever, sore throat, body pains. Consult a doctor immediately. Do not stop using medications without a doctor's advice.
AmoxicillinCholera, live attenuated
Severe
How does the drug interact with Mox P 500 Tablet 15's:
Co-administration of Mox P 500 Tablet 15's and Cholera, live attenuated may reduce the activity of the vaccine.

How to manage the interaction:
If you are currently being treated with Mox P 500 Tablet 15's or have been treated within the last 14 days, talk to your doctor before receiving cholera vaccine, live. 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

  • Antibiotics can alter the useful bacteria in the stomach, which helps indigestion. Therefore, you are advised to take foods rich in probiotics, such as yoghurt/curd, kefir, sauerkraut, tempeh, kimchi, miso, kombucha, buttermilk, natto and cheese.
  • Eat fibre-rich food like whole grains, beans, lentils, berries, broccoli, peas and bananas.
  • Avoid foods rich in calcium, grapefruit and grapefruit juice, as they might hinder the absorption of antibiotics.
  • Avoid consumption of alcohol.
  • Avoid the usage of tobacco.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

ANTIBIOTICS

Mox P 500 Tablet Substitute

Substitutes safety advice
  • Novamox-LB 500 Capsule 10's

    by Others

    21.38per tablet
  • Moxvis-500 Capsule 10's

    by Others

    6.75per tablet
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Alcohol

Caution

Avoid consuming alcohol while taking Mox P 500 Tablet to prevent unpleasant side effects.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Mox P 500 Tablet is a pregnancy risk category B medicine so you should consult your doctor if you are pregnant. Your doctor will prescribe Mox P 500 Tablet only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Mox P 500 Tablet can pass through the breastmilk and can affect the baby. So, please consult your doctor if you are breastfeeding, your doctor will prescribe Mox P 500 Tablet only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Driving

Caution

Mox P 500 Tablet may cause dizziness so drive or operate heavy machinery with caution.

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Liver

Caution

Dose adjustment may be needed. Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding this or if you have liver impairment/liver disease before taking Mox P 500 Tablet .

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Kidney

Caution

Dose adjustment may be needed. Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding this or if you have kidney impairment/kidney disease before taking Mox P 500 Tablet .

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Children

Safe if prescribed

Mox P 500 Tablet is safe for children if prescribed by a doctor. The dose and duration may vary depending upon the child’s weight and severity of the infection.

FAQs

Mox P 500 Tablet belongs to the class of medicines called 'penicillin antibiotics' with probiotics. It treats various bacterial infections of the ear, nose, throat, skin, urinary tract, tonsillitis, bronchitis, and pneumonia. Besides this, Mox P 500 Tablet prevents antibiotic-associated diarrhoea, dysentery (water loss), and infectious diarrhoea.
Mox P 500 Tablet contains Amoxycillin and Lactic acid bacillus. Amoxycillin works by preventing the formation of bacterial cell covering, necessary for their survival. Lactic acid bacillus is a probiotic which helps in restoring the balance of good bacteria in the gut (digestive tract) which have been destroyed due to the use of antibiotics.
Mox P 500 Tablet may not cause diarrhoea as it contains lactic acid bacillus, which is a friendly bacteria. Lactic acid bacillus is a probiotic which helps in restoring the balance of good bacteria in the gut which may have gotten upset due to infections or the use of antibiotics. Thereby, helping in preventing diarrhoea.
It is recommended to complete the course of Mox P 500 Tablet even if you feel better as it is an antibiotic, and leaving it in between may lead to even severe infection that will, in fact, stop responding to the antibiotic as well (antibiotic resistance).
Mox P 500 Tablet may affect certain laboratory test results like urine or blood tests for liver functioning, and oestriol test (used to check the development of the baby during pregnancy). Inform the person doing the tests that you are taking Mox P 500 Tablet .
Mox P 500 Tablet is a combination medicine. It contains an antibiotic (amoxycillin) and a probiotic (lactic acid bacillus). Mox P 500 Tablet is used in the treatment of bacterial infections, diarrhoea or dysentery due to infection.
If you miss a dose of Mox P 500 Tablet , take it as soon as you remember. However, if it's almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and continue with your regular schedule. Do not take a double dose to make up for the missed one.
You may start to feel better within 2 or 3 days of taking Mox P 500 Tablet . To treat your condition effectively, keep taking Mox P 500 Tablet for the prescribed duration.
The common side effects of Mox P 500 Tablet may include skin rashes, nausea, vomiting, bloating, and gas. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Plot no 107/108,Namli block , Ranipool, East Sikkim 737135
Other Info - MOX0041

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