Amonix 250mg/5ml Tablet
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Amonix 250mg/5ml Tablet is an antibiotic medicine with versatile actions. It can treat a multitude of bacterial infections including those of the ears, eyes, nose, sinus, tonsils, tooth, throat, lungs, skin, gastrointestinal tract, and urinary tract. It may also be effective against peptic ulcer disease.
Give Amonix 250mg/5ml Tablet either with or without food but it is best to give it with food if it upsets your child’s stomach. It is generally given two to three times a day. Stick to the dose, time, and way prescribed by the doctor as these depend on the severity of the infection, its type, and your child’s body weight and age. If your child vomits within 30 minutes of taking the medicine, repeat the dose when your child feels better. However, do not double the dose if it is the time for the next dose.
Amonix 250mg/5ml Tablet can cause some minor and temporary side effects such as nausea, vomiting, headache, diarrhea, abdominal pain, and mild skin rash. These side effects should ideally subside on their own. But, in case these side effects persist or become bothersome for your child, report to the doctor without a delay.
Tell your child’s doctor if your child has had any previous episode of allergy, heart problem, blood disorder, birth defects, airway obstruction, lung anomaly, gastrointestinal problem, skin disorder, and kidney malfunction. Knowledge of your child’s medical history will help the doctor make dose alterations and plan your child’s overall treatment.
Give Amonix 250mg/5ml Tablet either with or without food but it is best to give it with food if it upsets your child’s stomach. It is generally given two to three times a day. Stick to the dose, time, and way prescribed by the doctor as these depend on the severity of the infection, its type, and your child’s body weight and age. If your child vomits within 30 minutes of taking the medicine, repeat the dose when your child feels better. However, do not double the dose if it is the time for the next dose.
Amonix 250mg/5ml Tablet can cause some minor and temporary side effects such as nausea, vomiting, headache, diarrhea, abdominal pain, and mild skin rash. These side effects should ideally subside on their own. But, in case these side effects persist or become bothersome for your child, report to the doctor without a delay.
Tell your child’s doctor if your child has had any previous episode of allergy, heart problem, blood disorder, birth defects, airway obstruction, lung anomaly, gastrointestinal problem, skin disorder, and kidney malfunction. Knowledge of your child’s medical history will help the doctor make dose alterations and plan your child’s overall treatment.
Uses of Amonix Tablet
- Treatment of Bacterial infections
- Treatment of Peptic ulcer disease
Benefits of Amonix Tablet
In Treatment of Bacterial infections
Amonix 250mg/5ml Tablet is a versatile antibiotic medicine which can be used to treat many different infections caused by bacteria. These include infections of the blood, brain, lungs, bones, joints, urinary tract, stomach and intestines. It can also be used to treat gum ulcers and other dental infections (abscesses), leg ulcers and pressure sores. It works by stopping the growth of the bacteria causing the infection.
This medicine usually makes you feel better quite quickly. However, you should continue taking it as long as it is prescribed even when you feel better, to make sure that all bacteria are killed and do not become resistant. This medicine is generally safe to use while pregnant or breastfeeding, but you should ask your doctor.
This medicine usually makes you feel better quite quickly. However, you should continue taking it as long as it is prescribed even when you feel better, to make sure that all bacteria are killed and do not become resistant. This medicine is generally safe to use while pregnant or breastfeeding, but you should ask your doctor.
In Treatment of Peptic ulcer disease
Amonix 250mg/5ml Tablet is also given to eradicate H. Pylori bacteria which is responsible for causing peptic ulcers in children. For peptic ulcers, it is generally given in combination with other medicines for around 10-14 days. Keep giving Amonix 250mg/5ml Tablet to your child as prescribed for it to be effective, even if the symptoms seem to disappear.
Side effects of Amonix Tablet
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Amonix
- Allergy
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Nausea
- Skin rash
How to use Amonix Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Amonix 250mg/5ml Tablet may be taken with or without food.
How Amonix Tablet works
Amonix 250mg/5ml Tablet is an antibiotic. It works by preventing the formation of the bacterial protective covering (cell wall) which is essential for the survival of the bacteria. By doing so, this medicine kills the infection-causing bacteria and prevents the infection from spreading without making them resistant to further treatment.
Safety advice
Alcohol
SAFE
Consuming alcohol with Amonix 250mg/5ml Tablet does not usually cause any harmful side effects.
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Amonix 250mg/5ml Tablet is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies do not indicate harmful effects. However, there are limited human studies.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Available human data suggest that the drug does not pass into breast milk in clinically significant amounts and is unlikely to harm the infant.
Driving
UNSAFE
Amonix 250mg/5ml Tablet may cause side effects that could affect your ability to drive.
Amonix 250mg/5ml Tablet can have side effects and the symptoms (such as allergic reactions, dizziness and convulsions) may make you unfit to drive.
Amonix 250mg/5ml Tablet can have side effects and the symptoms (such as allergic reactions, dizziness and convulsions) may make you unfit to drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
Amonix 250mg/5ml Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Amonix 250mg/5ml Tablet is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment is recommended.
What if you forget to take Amonix Tablet?
Unless your child’s doctor has advised a specific regime for your child, you can give the missed dose as soon as you remember. Skip the missed dose if it’s almost time for the next dose. Do not give a double dose to catch up and follow the prescribed dosing schedule.
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Quick tips
- Stop taking this medicine and inform your doctor immediately if you develop an itchy rash, swelling of the face, throat or tongue or breathing difficulties while taking it.
- Complete the entire course of antibiotics without stopping the medicine in between. Doing so may cause the bacteria to multiply again, become resistant, or cause another infection.
- Make sure your child drinks plenty of water if they develop diarrhea as a side effect.
- Conditions like common cold and flu are caused by viruses. Never use this medicine for such conditions.
- Give Amonix 250mg/5ml Tablet to your child only for their current infection. Avoid storing the medicine for future use as it is impossible to judge whether the same medicine would work for any future illnesses.
- Stop this medicine and immediately report to your child’s doctor in case your child develops an itchy rash, facial swelling, or breathing difficulties while taking this medicine.
- Amonix 250mg/5ml Tablet is used to treat infections caused by bacteria.
- Finish the prescribed course, even if you start to feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection come back and harder to treat.
- Diarrhea may occur as a side effect. Taking probiotics along with Amonix 250mg/5ml Tablet may help. Talk to your doctor if you notice bloody stools or develop abdominal cramps.
- Take it with food and plenty of fluids to avoid an upset stomach.
- Stop taking this medicine and inform your doctor immediately if you develop an itchy rash, swelling of the face, throat or tongue or breathing difficulties while taking it.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Penicillins
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
ANTI INFECTIVES
Action Class
Extended Spectrum Penicillins
Interaction with drugs
Taking Amonix with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Amoxycillin may reduce the efficacy of Purified Vi Polysaccharide Typhoid Vaccine. Amoxycillin may reduce the efficacy of Purified Vi Polysaccharide Typhoid Vaccine.
Do not consume
Do not consume Cholera Vaccine (Inactivated) two weeks before and at least 10 days after consuming Amoxycillin. Please consult your doctor. Amoxycillin may reduce the efficacy of C
Your doctor may monitor the effects of Mycophenolate mofetil along with your overall treatment and adjust the doses as per the observations. Amoxycillin may raise blood levels of M
Careful consideration is advised when taking Methotrexate with Amoxycillin. Your doctor may monitor your treatment and adjust the doses as per the observations. Amoxycillin may slo
No action is required. Amoxycillin may reduce blood levels of Diclofenac and its active form.
Patient concerns
FAQs
Can I give Amonix 250mg/5ml Tablet to my child repeatedly for a long time?
Giving your child Amonix 250mg/5ml Tablet for a long term can cause fungal infection (oral thrush) in the mouth and severe gastrointestinal infections (superinfections). Therefore, do not alter the dose and duration on your own and give Amonix 250mg/5ml Tablet to your child exactly as prescribed. Additionally, irregular treatment, repeated use, and misuse of Amonix 250mg/5ml Tablet can make the bacteria resistant.
Are there any possible serious side effects of Amonix 250mg/5ml Tablet?
Although rare, Amonix 250mg/5ml Tablet may cause some serious side effects such as persistent vomiting, kidney damage, allergy, diarrhea, and severe gastrointestinal infections. Always consult your child’s doctor for help in such a situation.
Can other medicines be given at the same time as Amonix 250mg/5ml Tablet?
Amonix 250mg/5ml Tablet can sometimes interact with other medicines or substances. Tell your doctor about any other medicines your child is taking before starting Amonix 250mg/5ml Tablet. Also, check with your child’s doctor before giving any medicine to your child.
Can I get my child vaccinated while on treatment with Amonix 250mg/5ml Tablet?
Antibiotics usually do not interfere with the ingredients in vaccines or cause a bad reaction in a child who has just been vaccinated. However, children taking antibiotics should not get vaccinated until they recover from the illness. As soon as your child feels better, the vaccine can be given.
The mucus coming out of my child’s nose is yellow-green. Is it a sign of a bacterial infection?
In the common cold, the mucus changes its color and thickens up with time, but this does not mean that your child needs antibiotics. Common cold symptoms often last for 7-10 days. In case they fail to clear up within this duration, reach out to your child’s doctor for guidance.
Is Amonix 250mg/5ml Tablet safe for children suffering from infectious mononucleosis?
No, do not give this medicine to your child in this case as a high percentage of children with infectious mononucleosis develop a skin rash (erythematous rash) while taking Amonix 250mg/5ml Tablet.
Can Amonix 250mg/5ml Tablet cause allergic reaction?
Although it is rare but yes, Amonix 250mg/5ml Tablet can cause allergic reaction and is harmful in patients with known allergy to penicillins. Get emergency medical help if you have any of the signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Can the use of Amonix 250mg/5ml Tablet cause diarrhea?
Yes, the use of Amonix 250mg/5ml Tablet can cause diarrhea. It is an antibiotic and it kills the harmful bacteria, however, it also affects the helpful bacteria in your stomach or intestine and causes diarrhea. If diarrhea persists, talk to your doctor about it.
Can I stop taking Amonix 250mg/5ml Tablet when my symptoms are relieved?
No, do not stop taking Amonix 250mg/5ml Tablet and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cleared.
How long does Amonix 250mg/5ml Tablet takes to work?
Usually, Amonix 250mg/5ml Tablet starts working soon after taking it. However, it may take around 2-3 days to make you feel better while taking Amonix 250mg/5ml Tablet.
Is Amonix 250mg/5ml Tablet safe?
Amonix 250mg/5ml Tablet is usually considered to be safe when taken as advised by your doctor.
Does Amonix 250mg/5ml Tablet cause drowsiness?
No, Amonix 250mg/5ml Tablet has not been reported to cause drowsiness. In case you experience drowsiness while taking Amonix 250mg/5ml Tablet, please consult your doctor.
What if I don't get better after using Amonix 250mg/5ml Tablet?
Inform your doctor if you don't feel better after finishing the full course of treatment. Also, inform if your symptoms are getting worse while using this medicine.
Can the use of Amonix 250mg/5ml Tablet cause failure of contraceptive pills?
Yes, the use of Amonix 250mg/5ml Tablet can lower the efficacy of birth control pills. Ask your doctor about using some other methods of contraception (such as a condom, diaphragm, spermicide) while you are taking Amonix 250mg/5ml Tablet.
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