Cipmox 500 mg Capsule

Cipmox 500 mg Capsule is a prescription antibiotic that contains 500 mg of amoxicillin in each capsule. It belongs to the penicillin class of antibiotics and is used to treat certain bacterial infections, not viral illnesses like colds or flu. Cipmox 500 mg Capsule is commonly prescribed for infections of the ear, throat, chest, urinary tract, skin, and some dental infections when the bacteria are likely to respond to amoxicillin.

How it works: Amoxicillin works by stopping bacteria from building a strong cell wall, which causes the bacteria to break apart and die. In capsule form, Cipmox 500 mg Capsule is swallowed and absorbed in the digestive tract so the medicine can reach the infection through the bloodstream.

Cipmox 500 mg Capsule is the higher-strength capsule compared with Cipmox 250 mg Capsule, so it can reduce the number of capsules needed for some doctor-directed regimens. It is suited to patients who have been assessed by a clinician and need a stronger amoxicillin dose in capsule form, rather than the lower 250 mg strength. The 500 mg capsule does not work faster than the lower strength, but it may be more convenient for prescribed dosing schedules.

• Ear infections
• Throat and tonsil infections
• Chest and lung infections
• Urinary tract infections
• Skin and soft tissue infections
• Dental infections

• Swallow Cipmox 500 mg Capsule whole with water; do not crush or chew the capsule unless your doctor tells you to.
• Take it at evenly spaced times each day to keep a steady amount of amoxicillin in your body.
• You may take Cipmox 500 mg Capsule with or without food; taking it with food can help if it upsets your stomach.
• Finish the full course even if you start feeling better, because stopping early can let bacteria come back.
• If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless it is almost time for the next dose; do not double up.
• Use only the schedule your prescriber gives you, since the 500 mg capsule may be part of a specific short- or longer-course regimen.

Each Cipmox 500 mg Capsule provides 500 mg of amoxicillin per capsule. The exact dose and how often you take it depends on the infection being treated, your age, kidney function, and your doctor’s prescription; it may be taken 2 to 3 times per day in some regimens, but the schedule is not the same for every patient. Do not exceed the total daily amount your doctor prescribes, because the right maximum dose is individualized for this strength.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Amoxicillin may include:

• Diarrhea
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Stomach upset or abdominal pain
• Mild rash
• Headache
• Yeast infection

• Do not use Cipmox 500 mg Capsule if you have a known allergy to amoxicillin or other penicillins.
• Tell your doctor if you have had an allergic reaction to cephalosporin antibiotics, since cross-reactivity can occur.
• This higher-strength capsule should be taken only as prescribed; it is not meant to be split or used to self-adjust dosing.
• Let your prescriber know if you have kidney disease, because amoxicillin doses may need adjustment.
• Inform your doctor if you have mononucleosis, since amoxicillin can cause a rash more often in that setting.
• Cipmox 500 mg Capsule may interact with blood thinners, so unusual bleeding should be reported.
• Alcohol does not directly interact with amoxicillin, but it may worsen stomach upset or make it harder to recover if you feel unwell.

• Warfarin and other blood thinners
• Methotrexate
• Allopurinol
• Oral live bacterial vaccines such as typhoid vaccine
• Probenecid

Store Cipmox 500 mg Capsule at room temperature in a dry place, away from excess heat, moisture, and direct light, and keep it in the original strip until use.