Description
Amoxycillin 500 MG Capsule is an antibiotic that is used for treating a wide variety of bacterial infections of the lungs and airways, middle ear, sinuses, skin, urinary tract, etc. This medicine is not recommended for treating a common cold, flu, or other viral infections since it is not effective in treating these infections.
Uses of Amoxycillin 500 MG Capsules
What is it prescribed for?
- Ear Infection (Otitis Media) : This medicine is used to treat infections of the middle ear caused by Streptococci and Staphylococci strains of bacteria.
- Nose Infection (Sinusitis) : This medicine is used in the treatment of infections of the nose and nasal chamber caused by Streptococci and Staphylococci strains of bacteria.
- Lower Respiratory Tract Infection : This medicine is used in the treatment of infections of the airways leading to the lungs. The infections can be Pneumonia, acute bronchitis, or others caused by Streptococci and Staphylococci strains of bacteria.
- Skin Infection : This medicine is used in the treatment of infections of the skin and skin structures caused by Streptococci and Staphylococci strains of bacteria.
- Urinary Tract Infection : This medicine is used in the treatment of infections of the bladder (Cystitis) and kidneys (Pyelonephritis).
- Gonorrhea and associated infections : This medicine is used in the treatment of Gonorrhea and associated infections of the urinary tract and the region around the reproductive organs in both male and female patients.
- Stomach Ulcers : This medicine is used in the treatment of stomach ulcers caused by Helicobacter pylori. It is normally used in combination with other medicines.
- Dental Abcess : This medicine is used in the treatment of an infection of the gums that results in the formation of pus around the roots of the tooth.
- Endocarditis : This medicine is used in the prevention of a condition where the inner walls of the heart get swollen (endocarditis).
- Pharyngitis/Tonsilitis : This medicine is used in the treatment of infections of the throat and airways leading to lungs, namely Tonsillitis and Pharyngitis, caused by Streptococci and Staphylococci strains of bacteria.
- Typhoid fever : This medicine is used in the treatment of typhoid and paratyphoid fever, conditions characterized by symptoms such as a high fever, stomach pain, weakness, vomiting, loose stools, etc.
Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Amoxycillin 500 MG Capsule
- Hypersensitivity
- Diarrhea
- Fever
- Joint pain
- Skin yellowing
- Easy bruising and bleeding
- Heavy menstrual bleeding
- Tooth discoloration
- Nausea or vomiting
- Altered sense of taste
- Convulsions
