Novamox 250 mg Tablet DT

Novamox 250 mg Tablet DT is an amoxicillin antibiotic tablet supplied in a 250 mg strength per tablet. It belongs to the penicillin class of antibiotics and is used to treat susceptible bacterial infections, not viral illnesses like colds or flu. This Novamox 250 mg Tablet DT is commonly prescribed for infections of the ear, throat, lungs, skin, urinary tract, and some dental infections when a clinician decides amoxicillin is appropriate.

How it works: Amoxicillin in Novamox 250 mg Tablet DT works by blocking the bacteria from building a strong cell wall, which causes the bacteria to die. In tablet form, it is taken by mouth and then absorbed into the body to help clear the infection.

Novamox 250 mg Tablet DT is a higher-strength option than Novamox 125 mg Tablet DT, so it may be chosen when a doctor wants more amoxicillin in each tablet or when the prescribed schedule is easier to manage with fewer tablets. It is suitable only for people whose dose has been assessed by a prescriber, because the right amount depends on the infection, age, weight, and kidney function.

• Bacterial ear infections
• Throat and tonsil infections
• Sinus infections
• Chest and lung infections
• Skin infections
• Urinary tract infections

• Take Novamox 250 mg Tablet DT exactly as prescribed by your doctor, at evenly spaced times if more than once daily.
• Swallow the tablet with water unless your pharmacist has told you it is a dispersible tablet that should be dissolved first.
• You may take Novamox 250 mg Tablet DT with or without food; taking it with food can help reduce stomach upset.
• Finish the full prescribed course even if you start feeling better, unless your doctor tells you to stop.
• Do not skip doses or double up to make up for a missed tablet; ask your pharmacist what to do if you miss one.

Each Novamox 250 mg Tablet DT provides 250 mg of amoxicillin per tablet. The exact number of tablets per dose and how many times per day it is taken can vary with the infection, and the total daily amount is set by the doctor; many regimens use 2 to 3 doses per day, but the maximum per day depends on the patient and indication.

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

Common side effects of Amoxicillin may include:

• Nausea
• Loose stools or diarrhea
• Stomach pain or discomfort
• Mild vomiting
• Skin rash or itching
• Yeast overgrowth such as oral or vaginal thrush

• Do not use Novamox 250 mg Tablet DT if you have a known allergy to amoxicillin or other penicillins.
• Tell your doctor if you have ever had an allergic reaction to cephalosporin antibiotics.
• Use caution if you have kidney disease, since the dose may need adjustment.
• Let your prescriber know if you have mononucleosis, because amoxicillin can cause a rash more often in that setting.
• Contact your doctor if diarrhea becomes severe, watery, or bloody, especially after several doses.
• Tell your healthcare professional about pregnancy, breastfeeding, and all medicines you take before starting Novamox 250 mg Tablet DT.

• Warfarin and other blood thinners
• Methotrexate
• Allopurinol
• Oral typhoid vaccine
• Other antibiotics may change how this medicine works or how your infection responds

Store Novamox 250 mg Tablet DT in its original strip at room temperature, away from moisture and heat, and keep it out of reach of children.