MOXY MUCOLITE 500MG/60MG TAB

Overview

MOXY MUCOLITE 500MG/60MG TAB is a Schedule H1 antibiotic.

MOXY MUCOLITE 500MG/60MG TAB is composed of: AMOXICILLIN (500.0 MG), AMBROXOL (60.0 MG)

Amoxicillin is a prescription medication used to treat certain bacterial infections such as pneumonia, bronchitis, gonorrhea, and certain types of ulcers. Amoxicillin is a penicillin antibiotic that fights bacteria. It can also treat bacterial infections of the ears, nose, throat, urinary tract, and skin. This medication belongs to a group of drugs called penicillin antibiotics,  which work by blocking the growth of bacteria. Common side effects of amoxicillin  include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and headache. However, the drug will not work against infections caused by viruses such as cold and flu.


This medication is a mucolytic agent, prescribed for various respiratory diseases such as emphysema with bronchitis pneumoconiosis, chronic inflammatory pulmonary conditions, tracheobronchitis (respiratory tract inflammation), bronchiectasis, bronchitis with bronchospasm asthma. Ambroxol is used for clear mucus from lungs.

Usage

AMOXICILLIN is generally used to treat: Bacterial Infection, Tonsillitis, Bronchitis, Pneumonia, Gonorrhea, Ear Infection, Middle Ear, Nose Inflammation, Deep Skin Infection, Urinary Tract Infection

AMBROXOL is generally used to treat: Emphysema, Bronchitis, Pneumoconiosis, Bronchiectasis

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Not Safe

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 1month

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Considered as Generally Safe – not enough studies to prove risk

Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Not Safe

How Do I Take It?

MOXY MUCOLITE 500MG/60MG TAB is generally taken With Food.

Precautions for MOXY MUCOLITE 500MG/60MG TAB and its Constituents


  • To make sure amoxicillin is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have, asthma, liver or kidney disease, mononucleosis, and a history of diarrhea caused by taking antibiotics.
  • If you are being treated for gonorrhea, your doctor may also have you tested for syphilis, another sexually transmitted disease.
  • Amoxicillin is not expected to harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment.
  • Amoxicillin can make birth control pills less effective. Ask your doctor about using non hormonal birth control (condom, diaphragm with spermicide) to prevent pregnancy while taking this medicine.
  • Amoxicillin can pass into breast milk and may harm a nursing baby. Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
  • Caution should be exercised in patients with history of liver and kidney diseases, peptic ulcer, infectious mononucleosis, during pregnancy and breast feeding.
  • It’s important to know that once you start a course of amoxicillin, you should finish the whole course.
  • Do not stop taking amoxicillin, even if you feel better, instead, finish your entire prescription.
  • Not treating your infection completely can make it come back stronger. Stopping amoxicillin too soon can also lead to bacteria that are resistant to it.
  • Elderly adults may need to take lower doses of amoxicillin.
  • Always tell your doctor if you have allergies to any medications, especially to antibiotics.

Caution needed for pregnant and breastfeeding women. Avoid excess dosage.

Symptoms of Overdosage

AMOXICILLIN over-dosage can result in: Confusion, Unusual Behavior, Decreased Urination, Seizures (uncontrollable Jerking Of Limbs)

Common Side-Effects

AMOXICILLIN : Yeast Infection, Abdomen Upset Stomach, Loose Motion, Vomit
AMBROXOL : Runny Nose, Nausea, Vomit, Abdomen Upset Stomach

Serious Side-Effects

AMOXICILLIN : Skin Rash, Jaundice, Hives, Body Bruising, Seizures (uncontrollable Jerking Of Limbs), Fatigue (tiredness), Face Swelling, Swollen Tongue, Chest Pain, Difficulty Breathing

Technical Classification

AMOXICILLIN is categorized as: AMINOPENICILLINS / PENICILLINS / ANTI-INFECTIVES
AMBROXOL is categorized as: MUCOLYTICS / RESPIRATORY INHALANT PRODUCTS / RESPIRATORY AGENTS

Available Alternatives for MOXY MUCOLITE 500MG/60MG TAB

What are the commonly available Substitutes?

MOXY MUCOLITE 500MG/60MG TABINR 70.5 for 10 TABLETSAMOXICILLIN 500.0 MG, AMBROXOL 60.0 MG
NOVAMOX AX 500MG/60MG TABINR 43.9 for 6 TABLETSAMOXICILLIN 500.0 MG, AMBROXOL 60.0 MG

What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?

AMOX AR 500MG/30MG TABINR 106.25 for 10 TABLETSAMOXICILLIN 500.0 MG, AMBROXOL 30.0 MG
MOXY MUCOLITE 250MG/30MG SUSPINR 58.27 for 50 ML SUSPENSIONAMOXICILLIN 250.0 MG, AMBROXOL 30.0 MG
MOXY MUCOLITE 250MG/30MG TABINR 37.8 for 10 TABLETSAMOXICILLIN 250.0 MG, AMBROXOL 30.0 MG
NOVAMOX AX 250MG/15MG REDIUSEINR 61.61 for 60 ML LIQUIDAMOXICILLIN 250.0 MG, AMBROXOL 15.0 MG
NOVAMOX AX 250MG/30MG TABINR 64.88 for 15 TABLETSAMOXICILLIN 250.0 MG, AMBROXOL 30.0 MG
NOVAMOX AX TABINR 98.65 for 10 TABLETSAMOXICILLIN 500.0 MG, AMBROXOL