Amoxycillin (100mg)
Novamox 100mg Injection works by stopping the growth of bacteria, which helps to resolve the underlying infection and improve your symptoms. It is given as a drip (intravenous infusion) or as an injection directly into a vein or a muscle under the supervision of a healthcare professional. This medicine should be used regularly at evenly spaced intervals as per the schedule prescribed by your doctor.Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping the medicine too early may lead to the infection returning or worsening. The total duration of treatment and precise dosage will be decided by your doctor, depending on the type of infection that you have and how well you respond to the medication. It is effective in both adults and children.Before taking this medicine, inform your doctor if you are allergic to penicillin or any penicillin-type of medicine. Rash, vomiting, allergic reactions, nausea, diarrhea and local pain, swelling or redness at the site of injection may be seen as side effects in some patients. These are temporary and usually resolve quickly. Consult your doctor if any of these side effects persist or if your condition worsens. This medicine is generally regarded as safe to use during pregnancy if used under a doctor’s supervision.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about themCommon side effects of Novamox
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Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
Novamox 100mg Injection is an antibiotic. It kills bacteria by preventing them from forming the bacterial protective covering (cell wall) which is needed for them to survive.
Related Warnings
Consuming alcohol with Novamox 100mg Injection does not cause any harmful side effects.
Novamox 100mg Injection is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Novamox 100mg Injection is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
Novamox 100mg Injection may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Novamox 100mg Injection can have side effects and the symptoms (such as allergic reactions, dizziness and convulsions) may make you unfit to drive.
Novamox 100mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Novamox 100mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of this medicine is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Novamox 100mg Injection is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Novamox 100mg Injection is recommended.
However, regular monitoring of liver function tests is recommended during prolonged therapy.
Before taking Novamox 100mg Injection, you should tell your doctor if you have ever had an allergic reaction to Novamox 100mg Injection or any similar medicine. Inform your doctor if you have any other health problems, like kidney or liver-related issues. This is because certain medical conditions may affect your treatment and you may even need dose modifications. Let your doctor know about all the other medicines you are taking because they may affect, or be affected by, this medicine. Pregnant or breastfeeding mothers should also seek their doctor’s advice before taking Novamox 100mg Injection.
Novamox 100mg Injection is given intramuscularly or intravenously. It must only be given by a doctor or nurse. Your doctor will decide what dose and how long you will receive it. This depends on your infection and other factors, such as your weight.
Although it is rare but yes, Novamox 100mg Injection can cause allergic reaction and is harmful in patients with known allergy to penicillins. Get emergency medical help if you have any of the signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Yes, the use of Novamox 100mg Injection can cause diarrhea. It is an antibiotic and it kills the harmful bacteria, however, it also affects the helpful bacteria in your stomach or intestine and causes diarrhea. If diarrhea persists, talk to your doctor about it.
No, do not stop taking Novamox 100mg Injection and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cleared.
Usually, Novamox 100mg Injection starts working soon after taking it. However, it may take around 2-3 days to make you feel better while taking Novamox 100mg Injection.
Novamox 100mg Injection is usually considered to be safe when taken as advised by your doctor.
No, Novamox 100mg Injection has not been reported to cause drowsiness. In case you experience drowsiness while taking Novamox 100mg Injection, please consult your doctor.
Inform your doctor if you don't feel better after finishing the full course of treatment. Also, inform if your symptoms are getting worse while using this medicine.
Yes, the use of Novamox 100mg Injection can lower the efficacy of birth control pills. Ask your doctor about using some other methods of contraception (such as a condom, diaphragm, spermicide) while you are taking Novamox 100mg Injection.
