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Yumox 500mg Capsule Substitute

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Composition:

AMOXYCILLIN-500MG

Uses:

<p>Yumox 500mg Capsule is used in the treatment of bacterial infections. The detailed uses of Yumox 500mg Capsule are as follows:</p><ul><li><strong>Bacterial Infections: </strong>Yumox 500mg Capsule is widely used to treat various bacterial infections, including pneumonia, bronchitis, and ear infections.</li><li><strong>Skin Infections: </strong>Yumox 500mg Capsule effectively treats skin infections caused by susceptible bacteria, reducing inflammation and promoting healing.</li><li><strong>Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs): </strong>Yumox 500mg Capsule is prescribed to manage UTIs by targeting the bacteria responsible for the condition.</li><li><strong>Stomach Ulcers: </strong>Yumox 500mg Capsule can be part of a comprehensive treatment plan to eliminate Helicobacter pylori, a bacterium associated with stomach ulcers.</li><li><strong>Dental Infections: </strong>Dentists commonly recommend Yumox 500mg Capsule to treat dental infections and prevent complications during or after dental procedures.</li></ul>

Medicinal Benefits:

  • Yumox 500mg Capsule is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that helps treat various bacterial infections.
  • Yumox 500mg Capsule is effective against gram-positive (S. pneumoniae) and gram-negative bacteria (E. coli, Haemophilus influenzae, Neisseria gonorrhoea).
  • Besides this, Yumox 500mg Capsule also helps treat stomach ulcers caused by the H. pylori bacteria.
  • If combined with antibiotics like clarithromycin and acidity medicine like lansoprazole, it helps reduce the symptoms of duodenal ulcers.
  • Yumox 500mg Capsule can be safely prescribed and well-tolerated among adults, children, and pregnant and nursing mothers.
  • Yumox 500mg Capsule weakens and destroys the bacterial cell wall. It is a broad range of antibiotics that help fight various types of bacteria.

FAQs

Yumox 500mg Capsule is used to 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.

Yumox 500mg Capsule kills the bacterial cell by blocking the chemical (mucopeptides) released by the bacteria's outer layer (cell wall). In turn, Yumox 500mg Capsule weakens and destroys the bacterial cell wall. It is a broad range of antibiotics that helps in fighting various types of bacteria.

Amoxycillin belongs to the class of penicillin antibiotics. Yumox 500mg Capsule is a broad-spectrum antibiotic effective against a wide range of bacteria. On the other hand, penicillin is a narrow-spectrum antibiotic effective against fewer bacteria.

Do not use anti diarrhoeal until the doctor has prescribed you. You can drink plenty of fluids (electrolytes) to avoid dehydration. Besides this, you can also take prebiotics or probiotics to manage diarrhoea as it may help increase the number of good bacteria in the intestine, which aids indigestion.

Try to stay well hydrated by drinking at least six glasses of water or other fluid per day. Always keep your bladder empty as much as possible by peeing regularly.

After taking an antibiotic, you may need to wait for up to three hours to eat or drink any dairy products, including milk and butter, yoghurt, and cheese. Grapefruit juice and dietary supplements containing minerals like calcium may also work to dampen the effect of antibiotics.

Do not stop using Yumox 500mg Capsule even if you feel better. It should be strictly used as advised by your doctor to avoid the recurrence of symptoms and to worsen the disease.

Yumox 500mg Capsule may cause side effects such as nausea and diarrhoea. If these side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

Yumox 500mg Capsule can be used during pregnancy if prescribed by a doctor. Do not self-medicate, especially during pregnancy since there is limited safety information available on the use of Yumox 500mg Capsule during pregnancy. Consult a doctor before taking Yumox 500mg Capsule.

You should not take Yumox 500mg Capsule if you have or ever had cirrhosis, severe kidney or liver disease, adrenal gland failure, an electrolyte imbalance, or an allergy to Yumox 500mg Capsule or sulfa drugs. Also, inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or are breastfeeding to avoid any harmful effect on your baby.

Yumox 500mg Capsule is effective if used in the dose and duration prescribed by your doctor. Do not stop taking Yumox 500mg Capsule even if you see improvement in your condition as discontinuing Yumox 500mg Capsule too early may cause symptoms to worsen or reoccur.

If you forget to take a dose of Yumox 500mg Capsule, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take the next scheduled dose in the prescribed time. Do not double the dose to make up for the missed one as this may increase the risk of side effects.