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Written By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD

Pexomox-250 Tablet is an antibiotic medicine used in the treatment of bacterial infections of the ear, nose, throat, skin, urinary tract, tonsillitis, bronchitis, and pneumonia and also used to treat diarrhoea. This medicine contains amoxycillin, which works by inhibiting the protein synthesis of the bacterial cell and thereby helps fight infection-causing bacteria. This medicine is not effective for treating viral infections. Common side effects include skin rashes, nausea, vomiting, bloating, and gas.

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Composition :

AMOXYCILLIN-250MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Apex Laboratories Pvt Ltd

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

Expires on or after :

About Pexomox-250 Tablet

Pexomox-250 Tablet is an antibiotic used to treat various bacterial infections such as pneumonia, bronchitis, tonsillitis, pharyngitis and sinusitis, acne, ear infections, and sexually transmitted infections. A bacterial infection is a condition in which bacteria grow in the body and cause infection.

Pexomox-250 Tablet contains Amoxycillin, which kills the bacterial cell by blocking the chemical (mucopeptides) released by the bacteria's outer layer (cell wall).

Not everyone who is taking Pexomox-250 Tablet will get these side effects. Some common side effects of Pexomox-250 Tablet are diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting, and indigestion. These side effects are temporary and may resolve on their own over time. However, if these side effects persist, don't hesitate to contact your doctor.

Pexomox-250 Tablet should only be taken if advised by your doctor. It can be taken with or without food but should be consumed at a fixed time for the best results. The Pexomox-250 Tablet should not be consumed in a dose exceeding the recommended amount to avoid unpleasant side effects. Also, the course should be completed even if you feel better.

Inform your physician if you are allergic to Pexomox-250 Tablet , or have any history of liver problems or muscle problems. Do not use Pexomox-250 Tablet without a doctor's advice if you have a skin reaction or irritation to any medicine. Do not discontinue or abruptly stop the medication, as it may lead to antibiotic resistance, a condition in which bacteria become resistant to antibiotics.

Uses of Pexomox-250 Tablet

Pexomox-250 Tablet is used in the treatment of bacterial infections. The detailed uses of Pexomox-250 Tablet are as follows:

  • Bacterial Infections: Pexomox-250 Tablet is widely used to treat various bacterial infections, including pneumonia, bronchitis, and ear infections.
  • Skin Infections: Pexomox-250 Tablet effectively treats skin infections caused by susceptible bacteria, reducing inflammation and promoting healing.
  • Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs): Pexomox-250 Tablet is prescribed to manage UTIs by targeting the bacteria responsible for the condition.
  • Stomach Ulcers: Pexomox-250 Tablet can be part of a comprehensive treatment plan to eliminate Helicobacter pylori, a bacterium associated with stomach ulcers.
  • Dental Infections: Dentists commonly recommend Pexomox-250 Tablet to treat dental infections and prevent complications during or after dental procedures.

Directions for Use

  • Pexomox-250 Tablet can be taken with or without food or as advised by your doctor.
  • Follow your doctor's instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication.
  • Swallow Pexomox-250 Tablet as a whole with a glass of water.
  • Do not crush, break, or chew it.

Medicinal Benefits

  • Pexomox-250 Tablet is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that helps treat various bacterial infections.
  • Pexomox-250 Tablet is effective against gram-positive (S. pneumoniae) and gram-negative bacteria (E. coli, Haemophilus influenzae, Neisseria gonorrhoea).
  • Besides this, Pexomox-250 Tablet 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.
  • Pexomox-250 Tablet can be safely prescribed and well-tolerated among adults, children, and pregnant and nursing mothers.
  • Pexomox-250 Tablet weakens and destroys the bacterial cell wall. It is a broad range of antibiotics that help fight various types of bacteria.

How Pexomox-250 Tablet Works

Pexomox-250 Tablet contains Amoxycillin, which kills the bacterial cell by blocking the chemical (mucopeptides) released by the bacteria's outer layer (cell wall). In turn, Pexomox-250 Tablet weakens and destroys the bacterial cell wall. It is a broad range of antibiotics that helps in fighting various types of bacteria.

Storage

• Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight.• Keep out of sight and reach of children.• Non cold chain - To be stored in cool places at 10ºC to 25ºC or below 30ºC.
Side effects of Pexomox-250 Tablet
Here are the precise steps to cope with diarrhoea caused by medication usage:
  • Inform Your Doctor: Notify your doctor immediately about your diarrhoea symptoms. This allows them to adjust your medication or provide guidance on managing side effects.
  • Stay Hydrated: Drink plenty of fluids to replace lost water and electrolytes. Choose water, clear broth, and electrolyte-rich drinks. Avoid carbonated or caffeinated beverages to effectively rehydrate your body.
  • Follow a Bland Diet: Eat easy-to-digest foods to help firm up your stool and settle your stomach. Try incorporating bananas, rice, applesauce, toast, plain crackers, and boiled vegetables into your diet.
  • Avoid Trigger Foods: Steer clear of foods that can worsen diarrhoea, such as spicy, fatty, or greasy foods, high-fibre foods, and dairy products (especially if you're lactose intolerant).
  • Practice Good Hygiene: Maintain good hygiene to prevent the spread of infection. To stay healthy, wash your hands frequently, clean and disinfect surfaces regularly, and avoid exchanging personal belongings with others.
  • Take Anti-Diarrheal Medications: If your doctor advises, anti-diarrheal medications such as loperamide might help manage diarrhoea symptoms. Always follow your doctor's directions.
  • Keep track of your diarrhoea symptoms. If they don't get better or worse or are accompanied by severe stomach pain, blood, or dehydration signs (like extreme thirst or dark urine), seek medical help.
  • Drink water or other clear fluids.
  • To prevent worsening of pain, limit intake of tea, coffee, or alcohol.
  • Include bland foods like rice, toast, crackers, and rice in your diet.
  • Avoid lying down immediately after eating as it may cause indigestion or heartburn.
  • Avoid acidic and spicy food as it may cause indigestion.
Dealing with Medication-Induced Headache:
  • Hydrate your body: Drink enough water to prevent dehydration and headaches.
  • Calm Your Mind: Deep breathing and meditation can help you relax and relieve stress.
  • Rest and Recharge: Sleep for 7-8 hours to reduce headache triggers.
  • Take rest: lie down in a quiet, dark environment.
  • Cold or warm compresses can help reduce tension.
  • Stay Upright: Maintain good posture to keep symptoms from getting worse.
  • To treat headaches naturally, try acupuncture or massage therapy.
  • Over-the-counter pain relievers include acetaminophen and ibuprofen.
  • Prescription Assistance: Speak with your doctor about more substantial drug alternatives.
  • Severe Headaches: Seek emergency medical assistance for sudden, severe headaches.
  • Frequent Headaches: If you get reoccurring headaches, consult your doctor.
  • Headaches with Symptoms: Seek medical attention if your headaches include fever, disorientation, or weakness.

What if I have taken an overdose of Pexomox-250 Tablet

Avoid exceeding the recommended dose as it could lead to an overdose. Symptoms of overdose may include cloudy/bloody urine and decreased urination. If you experience these symptoms or suspect you have taken an overdose, seek immediate medical attention.

Drug Warnings

  • Do not take Pexomox-250 Tablet if you are allergic to any of its components.
  • Taking Pexomox-250 Tablet may cause antibiotic-induced diarrhoea in some cases.
  • Penicillin antibiotics, blood thinners (warfarin, coumadin), uric acid-lowering drugs (allopurinol, probenecid), and anti-cancer or anti-arthritis drugs (methotrexate) may severely interact with Pexomox-250 Tablet .
  • Tell your doctor if you have chronic kidney disease or viral glandular fever (mononucleosis) before taking Pexomox-250 Tablet .
  • This medicine may lower the efficiency of oral birth control pills or contraceptive devices.
  • An intake of Pexomox-250 Tablet may alter some glucose urine tests like the copper reduction test report.
  • Do not use Pexomox-250 Tablet in more than prescribed doses or longer duration as it may cause adverse effects.
  • Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and all the medicines you take before taking Pexomox-250 Tablet to rule out any side effects.
  • It is always important to check the expiry date of the medicine. Discard the medicine if it reaches the expiry date.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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AmoxicillinBCG vaccine
Severe
AmoxicillinZalcitabine
Severe

Drug-Drug Interactions

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AmoxicillinBCG vaccine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Pexomox-250 Tablet:
Co-administration of BCG vaccine with Pexomox-250 Tablet may reduce the effect of BCG vaccine.

How to manage the interaction:
If you are about to receive BCG vaccine, inform the doctor that you are taking Pexomox-250 Tablet. Do not discontinue the medication without consulting a doctor.
AmoxicillinZalcitabine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Pexomox-250 Tablet:
Co-administration of Pexomox-250 Tablet and Zalcitabine can be decreased when combined with Pexomox-250 Tablet.

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possibility of interaction between Zalcitabine and Pexomox-250 Tablet, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
AmoxicillinCholera, live attenuated
Severe
How does the drug interact with Pexomox-250 Tablet:
Co-administration of Pexomox-250 Tablet and Cholera, live attenuated may reduce the activity of the vaccine.

How to manage the interaction:
If you are currently being treated with Pexomox-250 Tablet or have been treated within the last 14 days, talk to your doctor before receiving cholera vaccine, live. Do not discontinue the medication without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Pexomox-250 Tablet:
Co-administration of methotrexate with Pexomox-250 Tablet can increase the levels and side effects of methotrexate.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between methotrexate and Pexomox-250 Tablet, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by your doctor. However, if you experience any symptoms such as tiredness, dizziness, fainting, unusual bleeding or bruising, chills, fever, sore throat, body pains. Consult a doctor immediately. Do not stop using medications without a doctor's advice.
How does the drug interact with Pexomox-250 Tablet:
Co-administration of Pexomox-250 Tablet with doxycycline may reduce the therapeutic effect of Pexomox-250 Tablet.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Pexomox-250 Tablet and Doxycycline, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by your doctor. Do not stop using any medications without consulting a doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • After taking the full course of Pexomox-250 Tablet , probiotics should be taken to restore some of the healthy bacteria in the intestine that may have been killed. Taking probiotics after antibiotic treatment can reduce the risk of antibiotic-associated diarrhoea. Certain fermented foods like yoghurt, cheese, sauerkraut and kimchi can restore the intestine's good bacteria stink.
  • Include more fibre-enriched food in your diet, as it can be easily digested by gut bacteria, which helps stimulate their growth. Thus fibre foods may help restore healthy gut bacteria after taking a course of antibiotics. Whole grains like whole-grain bread, and brown rice, should be included in your diet.
  • Avoid taking too many calcium-enriched foods and drinks as it might affect the working of Pexomox-250 Tablet .
  • Avoid intake of alcoholic beverages with Pexomox-250 Tablet as it can make you dehydrated and affect your sleep. This can make it harder for your body to aid the Pexomox-250 Tablet in fighting off infections.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

ANTI- BACTERIALS
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Alcohol

Unsafe

Do not drink too much while taking this medicine. Drinking a lot of alcohol may more likely to drowsiness, dizziness or sleepiness side effects.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Pexomox-250 Tablet is a pregnancy category B drug. So, Pexomox-250 Tablet can be safely taken by pregnant women if prescribed by the doctor.

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Breast Feeding

Safe if prescribed

Can safely give Pexomox-250 Tablet to breastfeeding mothers.

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Driving

Caution

You may have side effects like dizziness after taking Pexomox-250 Tablet that may make you unfit to drive. So, it is advisable not to drive or operate machinery until you are feeling well.

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Liver

Safe if prescribed

Pexomox-250 Tablet can be safely taken in case of liver disease if prescribed by the doctor. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing Pexomox-250 Tablet .

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Kidney

Caution

Take Pexomox-250 Tablet with caution if you have severe kidney disease. Your doctor may reduce the dose of Pexomox-250 Tablet in patients with severe renal impairment (GFR less than 30 mL/min).

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Children

Consult your doctor

Pexomox-250 Tablet can be safely given to to children, only if recommended by a child specialist only.

Have a query?

FAQs

Pexomox-250 Tablet 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.

Pexomox-250 Tablet kills the bacterial cell by blocking the chemical (mucopeptides) released by the bacteria's outer layer (cell wall). In turn, Pexomox-250 Tablet 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. Pexomox-250 Tablet 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 Pexomox-250 Tablet 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.

Pexomox-250 Tablet may cause side effects such as nausea and diarrhoea. If these side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

Pexomox-250 Tablet 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 Pexomox-250 Tablet during pregnancy. Consult a doctor before taking Pexomox-250 Tablet .

You should not take Pexomox-250 Tablet if you have or ever had cirrhosis, severe kidney or liver disease, adrenal gland failure, an electrolyte imbalance, or an allergy to Pexomox-250 Tablet 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.

Pexomox-250 Tablet is effective if used in the dose and duration prescribed by your doctor. Do not stop taking Pexomox-250 Tablet even if you see improvement in your condition as discontinuing Pexomox-250 Tablet too early may cause symptoms to worsen or reoccur.

If you forget to take a dose of Pexomox-250 Tablet , 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.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

III Floor SIDCO Garment Complex, Guindy, Chennai 600 032, India
Other Info - PEX0007

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