Novamox 500 mg Capsule

Novamox 500 mg Capsule is an antibiotic capsule that contains 500 mg of amoxicillin in each capsule. Amoxicillin belongs to the penicillin class of antibiotics and is used to treat a range of bacterial infections, not viral illnesses like colds or flu. Novamox 500 mg Capsule is taken by mouth and is prescribed when a doctor wants a full-strength amoxicillin capsule for an infection that needs this dose. This specific 500 mg capsule is made by Cipla Ltd. and is supplied in a strip/box of 10 capsules.

How it works: Amoxicillin works by stopping bacteria from building a strong cell wall, which helps kill the bacteria causing the infection. In capsule form, Novamox 500 mg Capsule delivers the medicine by mouth so it can be absorbed into the body and reach the infection site.

Novamox 500 mg Capsule is a higher-strength amoxicillin option than Novamox 250 mg Capsule, so it is usually chosen when a doctor needs a larger amount per dose. It may suit adults or older children who can swallow capsules and who need a dose that is more convenient than taking two 250 mg capsules at once.

• Ear infections
• Throat and tonsil infections
• Sinus infections
• Chest and lung infections
• Urinary tract infections
• Certain skin infections

• Swallow Novamox 500 mg Capsule whole with a full glass of water.
• Take it exactly as prescribed; your doctor may tell you to take it with or without food.
• Space doses evenly through the day if you are taking it more than once daily.
• Do not open, crush, or chew the capsule unless your prescriber says otherwise.
• Finish the full course even if you start feeling better.
• If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless it is almost time for the next dose.

Each Novamox 500 mg Capsule provides 500 mg of amoxicillin per capsule. Depending on the infection, it may be taken two to three times a day, and the total amount per day is set by the prescriber; the daily maximum depends on the infection, age, kidney function, and the doctor’s treatment plan. Do not change the dose or stop early without medical advice, because the right dosing for Novamox 500 mg Capsule is individualized.

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

Common side effects of Amoxicillin may include:

• Nausea
• Diarrhea
• Stomach pain or indigestion
• Rash
• Headache
• Mild vomiting

• Do not take Novamox 500 mg Capsule if you have a known allergy to amoxicillin or other penicillins.
• Tell your doctor if you have ever had a serious antibiotic allergy or asthma, since allergic reactions can be more likely in some people.
• Use caution if you have kidney disease, because dose changes may be needed with this 500 mg strength.
• Let your clinician know if you are taking blood thinners, because amoxicillin can sometimes affect how they work.
• Alcohol does not directly cancel the medicine, but it can worsen stomach upset or make you feel worse while you are sick.
• Contact your doctor if you get a new rash, especially after the first doses, because this strength still carries the risk of allergy.
• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, ask your clinician before using Novamox 500 mg Capsule.

• Warfarin and other blood thinners
• Methotrexate
• Allopurinol
• Probenecid
• Other antibiotics may interfere with or be affected by amoxicillin treatment

Store Novamox 500 mg Capsule in a cool, dry place away from moisture and heat, and keep the strip/box tightly closed until use.