Zylomox 500 mg Capsule

Zylomox 500 mg Capsule is an amoxicillin antibiotic capsule used to treat certain bacterial infections. Each capsule contains 500 mg of amoxicillin, a penicillin-type medicine that fights susceptible bacteria. Zylomox 500 mg Capsule may be prescribed for infections of the ear, throat, lungs, skin, urinary tract, or other areas when bacteria are the cause. It does not treat viral illnesses like colds or flu.

How it works: Amoxicillin works by stopping bacteria from building the cell wall they need to survive. In capsule form, Zylomox 500 mg Capsule releases the medicine after swallowing so it can be absorbed and carried through the body to fight the infection.

Zylomox 500 mg Capsule is the higher-strength capsule compared with Zylomox 250 mg Capsule, so it may be chosen when a doctor wants a larger amount of amoxicillin in each dose or a simpler dosing schedule. This strength is for patients whose infection and overall health have been assessed by a clinician; it is not a different antibiotic, just a stronger capsule form of the same medicine.

• Ear infections
• Throat and tonsil infections
• Sinus infections
• Lower respiratory tract infections
• Urinary tract infections
• Skin and soft tissue infections

• Swallow the Zylomox 500 mg Capsule whole with water; do not crush or chew it unless your prescriber or pharmacist tells you otherwise.
• Take it at evenly spaced times to keep a steady amount of medicine in your body.
• You may take Zylomox 500 mg Capsule with or without food; taking it with food can help if it upsets your stomach.
• Finish the full prescribed course, even if you feel better before it is done.
• If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless it is almost time for the next dose; do not double up.
• Do not use leftover capsules for a new illness or share them with anyone else.

Each Zylomox 500 mg Capsule provides 500 mg of amoxicillin per capsule. How many capsules you take and how often you take them depends on the infection, your age, kidney function, and the doctor’s prescription; common schedules may be every 8 hours or every 12 hours, but the exact dose is individualized. Do not exceed the maximum daily amount your prescriber sets for you, because the right total daily dose is different for each patient and infection.

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 upset stomach
• Vomiting
• Mild skin rash
• Headache

• Do not take Zylomox 500 mg Capsule if you have a known allergy to amoxicillin, penicillins, or had a serious reaction to another beta-lactam antibiotic.
• Tell your prescriber if you have kidney disease, because this higher-strength capsule may need dose adjustment or longer spacing.
• Seek medical advice before use if you have a history of severe allergies, asthma, or allergic skin reactions.
• Use caution if you are taking blood thinners, because antibiotics can sometimes affect bleeding risk.
• If you develop severe diarrhea, do not self-treat without asking a clinician; this can be a sign of a serious intestinal infection.
• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, use Zylomox 500 mg Capsule only as directed by your clinician.
• This capsule can cause dizziness in some people; avoid driving or operating machinery if you feel unwell or lightheaded.

• Warfarin and other anticoagulants
• Methotrexate
• Allopurinol
• Probenecid
• Live oral typhoid vaccine

Store Zylomox 500 mg Capsule in a tightly closed container at room temperature, away from moisture, heat, and direct light.