Novamox 125 mg Tablet DT

Novamox 125 mg Tablet DT is an amoxicillin antibiotic in a dispersible tablet form, with each tablet containing 125 mg of amoxicillin. It belongs to the penicillin class of antibiotics and is used to treat certain bacterial infections, not viral illnesses like colds or flu. Doctors may prescribe Novamox 125 mg Tablet DT for infections of the ear, throat, lungs, skin, urinary tract, or other amoxicillin-sensitive infections. Because it is a DT tablet, it can be dispersed in water to make it easier to swallow, which is often helpful for children or people who have trouble swallowing tablets.

How it works: Amoxicillin works by stopping bacteria from building a strong cell wall, which weakens the bacteria and helps kill them. As a dispersible tablet, Novamox 125 mg Tablet DT can be mixed with water before taking, making the 125 mg dose easier to give and swallow as prescribed.

Novamox 125 mg Tablet DT is a lower-strength option compared with Novamox 250 mg Tablet DT, so it is often chosen when a smaller amoxicillin dose is needed or when the doctor wants finer dose adjustment. This strength may be preferred for children, lower body weight patients, or for people whose infection calls for a gentler tablet dose rather than a higher-strength form.

• Ear infections
• Throat infections
• Sinus infections
• Chest infections
• Skin infections
• Urinary tract infections

• Disperse the Novamox 125 mg Tablet DT in the amount of water your doctor or pharmacist advises, then take it right away.
• Take it exactly at the times prescribed, and try to space doses evenly through the day.
• You may take Novamox 125 mg Tablet DT with or without food; taking it with food may help reduce stomach upset.
• Do not crush or chew the tablet unless your doctor or label specifically says it is allowed after dispersing.
• Finish the full course even if symptoms improve early, because stopping too soon can let the infection return.
• If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless it is close to the next dose; do not double up.

Each Novamox 125 mg Tablet DT provides 125 mg of amoxicillin per tablet, so the total daily amount depends on how many tablets your doctor prescribes and how often you take them. For some infections, it may be taken 2 to 3 times daily, but the exact schedule and maximum daily dose are determined by the prescriber based on age, weight, infection type, and kidney function. Do not change the dose or stop early without medical advice.

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
• Rash
• Loose stools

• Do not use if you have a known allergy to amoxicillin or other penicillins.
• Tell your doctor if you have ever had an allergy to cephalosporin antibiotics, since cross-reactions can occur.
• Use caution if you have kidney disease, because the dose may need adjustment.
• Tell your doctor about a history of mononucleosis, since amoxicillin can cause a rash in people with mono.
• Finish the prescribed course; stopping early can make the infection harder to treat.
• This tablet is an antibiotic for bacterial infections only and will not treat viral colds or flu.
• If your pharmacist prepares the dispersible tablet with water, follow the mixing directions exactly to get the full 125 mg dose.

• Warfarin and other blood thinners
• Methotrexate
• Allopurinol
• Live oral typhoid vaccine
• Probenecid

Store Novamox 125 mg Tablet DT in its original strip or box at room temperature, away from moisture and excess heat, and keep it out of reach of children.