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Penoxy-LB 500 Tablet is used to treat various bacterial infections of the ear, nose, throat, skin, urinary tract, tonsillitis, bronchitis, and pneumonia. It contains Amoxicillin, Serratiopeptidase and Lactobacillus, which prevents the growth of bacteria and also helps in balancing the number of beneficial bacteria in the digestive tract (gut) to manage water loss (diarrhoea) due to antibiotics or infections. In some cases, you may experience specific common side effects like skin rashes, nausea, vomiting, bloating, and gas. Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any of its components or if you are pregnant/breastfeeding, and about all the medications you are taking and pre-existing medical conditions.

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Synonym :

AMOXICILLIN+SERRATIOPEPTIDASE+LACTIC ACID BACILLUS

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Omenta Pharma Pvt Ltd

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

Expires on or after :

About Penoxy-LB 500 Tablet

Penoxy-LB 500 Tablet belongs to the combination of medicines used to treat various bacterial infections of the ear, nose, throat, skin, urinary tract, tonsillitis, bronchitis, and pneumonia. Besides this, Penoxy-LB 500 Tablet also helps relieve pain and inflammation in some cases. Penoxy-LB 500 Tablet does not work against infections caused by the virus, including cold and flu.

Penoxy-LB 500 Tablet contains Amoxycillin (an antibiotic), Serratiopeptidase (a probiotic), and Lactobacillus (a probiotic). Amoxycillin prevents the formation of bacterial cells. Lactobacillus helps balance the number of beneficial bacteria in the digestive tract (gut) to manage water loss (diarrhoea) caused by antibiotics or infections. Serratiopeptidase dissolves the chemical messengers that cause pain and inflammation (redness and swelling). Together, Penoxy-LB 500 Tablet helps treat bacterial infections and cope with the side effects of antibiotics, such as infectious diarrhea and dysentery.

Take Penoxy-LB 500 Tablet with or without food. In some cases, 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 Penoxy-LB 500 Tablet , please inform your doctor if you have any allergy to any antibiotic (especially penicillin) or have kidney or liver problems. Avoid taking Penoxy-LB 500 Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding unless prescribed by a doctor. Avoid alcohol consumption to prevent unpleasant side effects. Inform your doctor about all the medicines you are taking and about your health condition to rule out any unpleasant side effects.

Uses of Penoxy-LB 500 Tablet

Treatment of Bacterial infections, Diarrhoea or dysentery due to infection. The detailed uses of Penoxy-LB 500 Tablet are as follows:<br/>• Treats Bacterial Infections: Penoxy-LB 500 Tablet kills bacteria by preventing the formation of their protective covering and used for infections in the lungs, throat, urinary tract, skin, and ears.<br/>• Supports Gut Health: Penoxy-LB 500 Tablet restores the balance of good bacteria in the intestine and helps prevent diarrhea caused by antibiotics.<br/>

Directions for Use

• Take Penoxy-LB 500 Tablet with food or as advised by your doctor.• Follow your doctor's instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication.• Swallow Penoxy-LB 500 Tablet as whole with a glass of water• Do not crush, break, or chew it.

Medicinal Benefits

Penoxy-LB 500 Tablet belongs to the group of antibiotics called Amoxycillin, Serratiopeptidase, and Lactobacillus. Amoxycillin works by preventing the formation of bacterial cell covering, which is necessary for their survival, thereby treating and preventing the spread of infections. Lactobacillus is a probiotic that helps restore the balance of good bacteria in the gut (digestive tract) that have been destroyed due to the use of antibiotics. Serratiopeptidase is an enzyme that dissolves chemical messengers that cause pain and inflammation (redness and swelling). Penoxy-LB 500 Tablet is used to treat various bacterial infections of the ear, nose, throat, skin, urinary tract, tonsillitis, bronchitis, pneumonia and infectious diarrhoea. Together, Penoxy-LB 500 Tablet helps in treating bacterial infections and infectious diarrhoea. Compared to other antibiotics, Penoxy-LB 500 Tablet has got less antibiotic resistance.

How Penoxy-LB 500 Tablet Works

Penoxy-LB 500 Tablet contains three medicines, namely: Amoxycillin (antibiotic), Serratiopeptidase and Lactobacillus (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 bacterial infections. Due to antibiotic intake, a large amount of beneficial bacteria gets destroyed, so Lactobacillus helps in balancing the number of beneficial bacteria in the digestive tract (gut) to manage water loss (diarrhoea) due to antibiotics or infections. Serratiopeptidase is an enzyme that dissolves chemical messengers that cause pain and inflammation (redness and swelling). Together, Penoxy-LB 500 Tablet helps treat bacterial infections and coping with side effects of the antibiotic, i.e. infectious diarrhoea and dysentery.

Storage

• Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight.• Keep Penoxy-LB 500 Tablet out of the sight and reach of children. • Non cold chain - To be stored in cool places at 10ºC to 25ºC or below 30ºC.

What if I have taken an overdose of Penoxy-LB 500 Tablet

Do not take more than the prescribed dose of Penoxy-LB 500 Tablet , as it may cause an overdose. Overdose symptoms of Penoxy-LB 500 Tablet include severe vomiting, a severe decrease in the amount of urine, or seizures. If you suspect you have taken an overdose, please consult a doctor immediately.

Drug Warnings

Before starting Penoxy-LB 500 Tablet , please inform your doctor if you have any allergy (against any antibiotic) or kidney or liver problems. Do not take Penoxy-LB 500 Tablet on your own, as self-medication may lead to antibiotic resistance, in which antibiotics fail to act against specific bacterial infections. Consult your doctor if you are not urinating regularly or have bladder problems while taking Penoxy-LB 500 Tablet . Avoid taking Penoxy-LB 500 Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding unless prescribed by a doctor. Avoid alcohol consumption while taking Penoxy-LB 500 Tablet to prevent unpleasant side-effects like drowsiness, and it also enhances the amount of medicine in our body, leading to toxicity.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Antibiotics can alter the useful bacteria in the stomach, which helps with indigestion. Therefore, you are advised to eat foods rich in probiotics, such as yoghurt/curd, buttermilk, natto, and cheese.
  • Eat fibre-rich foods 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 to treat your condition effectively.
  • Avoid the usage of tobacco.
  • To cure your condition effectively, complete the full course of Penoxy-LB 500 Tablet even though you find symptomatic relief.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

ANTIBIOTICS
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Alcohol

Unsafe

Avoid consuming alcohol while taking Penoxy-LB 500 Tablet to prevent unpleasant side effects.

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Pregnancy

Consult your doctor

You should consult your doctor if you are pregnant before taking Penoxy-LB 500 Tablet . Your doctor will prescribe Penoxy-LB 500 Tablet only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Breast Feeding

Consult your doctor

Penoxy-LB 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 Penoxy-LB 500 Tablet only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Driving

Unsafe

Penoxy-LB 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 Penoxy-LB 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 Penoxy-LB 500 Tablet .

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Children

Consult your doctor

It is not known whether Penoxy-LB 500 Tablet can be given for children or not. So, please consult your paediatrician before giving it to your child

Have a query?

FAQs

Penoxy-LB 500 Tablet is used to treat various bacterial infections of the ear, nose, throat, skin, urinary tract, tonsillitis, bronchitis, and pneumonia. Penoxy-LB 500 Tablet also helps relieve pain and inflammation in some cases and also used to treat infectious diarrhoea.

Penoxy-LB 500 Tablet contains Amoxicillin (antibiotic), Serratiopeptidase and Lactobacillus (probiotic). Amoxicillin works by preventing the formation of bacterial cell. Lactobacillus helps balance the number of beneficial bacteria in the digestive tract (gut) to manage water loss (diarrhoea) due to antibiotics or infections. Serratiopeptidase functions by dissolving the chemical messengers that cause pain and inflammation (redness and swelling). Together, Penoxy-LB 500 Tablet helps in treating bacterial infections and coping side effects of the antibiotic, i.e. infectious diarrhea and dysentery.

Penoxy-LB 500 Tablet may cause dizziness. So, drive only if you are alert and omit driving and operating machinery if you feel dizzy.

It is recommended to complete the course of Penoxy-LB 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 stop responding to the antibiotic as well (antibiotic resistance).

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

No. 159- B, 22nd Cross Street PIPDIC INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, PIPDIC Industrial Estate,, Mottoupalayam, Pondicherry-605009, India
Other Info - PEN0104

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