Mitmox 500mg Capsule

Reviewed By Dr. Ashish Ranjan, MD (Pharmacology), MBBS

Last updated on 10 Nov 2024 | 01:02 AM (IST)

Mitmox 500mg Capsule is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections. It is effective in infections of the throat, ear, nasal sinuses, respiratory tract (e.g., pneumonia), urinary tract, skin and soft tissue, and typhoid fever.

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Amoxycillin (500mg)

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Mittal Remedies

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Product introduction

Additionally, Mitmox 500mg Capsule helps to eliminate a bacteria known as H. pylori in people with peptic ulcer disease. It is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that fights and stops the growth of many types of bacteria. This medicine is best taken with a meal to reduce the chance of a stomach upset. You should take it regularly at evenly spaced intervals as per the schedule prescribed by your doctor. Taking it at the same time every day will help you to remember to take it.

Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping the medicine too early may lead to the infection returning or worsening. The total duration of treatment and precise dosage will be decided by your doctor, depending on the type of infection that you have and how well you respond to the medication.

Before taking this medicine, inform your doctor if you are allergic to penicillin or any penicillin-type of medicine. Rash, vomiting, allergic reactions, nausea, and diarrhea may be seen as side effects in some patients. These are temporary and usually resolve quickly. Consult your doctor if any of these side effects persist or if your condition worsens. This medicine is generally regarded as safe to use during pregnancy if used under a doctor’s supervision.

Uses of Mitmox Capsule

Treatment of Bacterial infections

Benefits of Mitmox Capsule

Treatment of Bacterial infections
Mitmox 500mg Capsule is a versatile antibiotic medicine which can be used to treat many different infections caused by bacteria. These include infections of the blood, brain, lungs, bones, joints, urinary tract, stomach and intestines. It can also be used to treat gum ulcers and other dental infections (abscesses), leg ulcers and pressure sores. It works by stopping the growth of the bacteria causing the infection.

This medicine usually makes you feel better quite quickly. However, you should continue taking it as long as it is prescribed even when you feel better, to make sure that all bacteria are killed and do not become resistant. This medicine is generally safe to use while pregnant or breastfeeding, but you should ask your doctor.

Side effects of Mitmox Capsule

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Mitmox

Vomiting
Diarrhea
Nausea
Skin rash

How to use Mitmox Capsule

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Mitmox 500mg Capsule may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Mitmox Capsule works

Mitmox 500mg Capsule is an antibiotic. It kills bacteria by preventing them from forming the bacterial protective covering (cell wall) which is needed for them to survive.

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Quick tips

Mitmox 500mg Capsule is used to treat infections caused by bacteria.
Finish the prescribed course, even if you start to feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection come back and harder to treat.
Diarrhea may occur as a side effect. Taking probiotics along with Mitmox 500mg Capsule may help. Talk to your doctor if you notice bloody stools or develop abdominal cramps.
Stop taking this medicine and inform your doctor immediately if you develop an itchy rash, swelling of the face, throat or tongue or breathing difficulties while taking it.

Safety advice

Alcohol

SAFE

Consuming alcohol with Mitmox 500mg Capsule does not cause any harmful side effects.

Pregnancy

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Mitmox 500mg Capsule is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Mitmox 500mg Capsule is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.

Driving

UNSAFE

Mitmox 500mg Capsule may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Mitmox 500mg Capsule can have side effects and the symptoms (such as allergic reactions, dizziness and convulsions) may make you unfit to drive.

Kidney

CAUTION

Mitmox 500mg Capsule should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Mitmox 500mg Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of this medicine is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.

Liver

CAUTION

Mitmox 500mg Capsule should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Mitmox 500mg Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Regular monitoring of liver function tests is recommended while you are taking this medicine

Frequently asked questions

Can the use of Mitmox 500mg Capsule cause failure of contraceptive pills?

Yes, the use of Mitmox 500mg Capsule can lower the efficacy of birth control pills. Ask your doctor about using some other methods of contraception (such as a condom, diaphragm, spermicide) while you are taking Mitmox 500mg Capsule.

Is Mitmox 500mg Capsule safe?

Mitmox 500mg Capsule is usually considered to be safe when taken as advised by your doctor.

Does Mitmox 500mg Capsule cause drowsiness?

No, Mitmox 500mg Capsule has not been reported to cause drowsiness. In case you experience drowsiness while taking Mitmox 500mg Capsule, please consult your doctor.

Can Mitmox 500mg Capsule cause allergic reaction?

Although it is rare but yes, Mitmox 500mg Capsule can cause allergic reaction and is harmful in patients with known allergy to penicillins. Get emergency medical help if you have any of the signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Can the use of Mitmox 500mg Capsule cause diarrhea?

Yes, the use of Mitmox 500mg Capsule can cause diarrhea. It is an antibiotic and it kills the harmful bacteria, however, it also affects the helpful bacteria in your stomach or intestine and causes diarrhea. If diarrhea persists, talk to your doctor about it.

How long does Mitmox 500mg Capsule takes to work?

Usually, Mitmox 500mg Capsule starts working soon after taking it. However, it may take around 2-3 days to make you feel better while taking Mitmox 500mg Capsule.

What if I don't get better after using Mitmox 500mg Capsule?

Inform your doctor if you don't feel better after finishing the full course of treatment. Also, inform if your symptoms are getting worse while using this medicine.

Can I stop taking Mitmox 500mg Capsule when my symptoms are relieved?

No, do not stop taking Mitmox 500mg Capsule and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cleared.

Can Mitmox 500mg Capsule cause allergic reaction?

Can the use of Mitmox 500mg Capsule cause diarrhea?

Can I stop taking Mitmox 500mg Capsule when my symptoms are relieved?

No, do not stop taking Mitmox 500mg Capsule and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cleared.

How long does Mitmox 500mg Capsule takes to work?

Usually, Mitmox 500mg Capsule starts working soon after taking it. However, it may take around 2-3 days to make you feel better while taking Mitmox 500mg Capsule.

Is Mitmox 500mg Capsule safe?

Mitmox 500mg Capsule is usually considered to be safe when taken as advised by your doctor.

Does Mitmox 500mg Capsule cause drowsiness?

No, Mitmox 500mg Capsule has not been reported to cause drowsiness. In case you experience drowsiness while taking Mitmox 500mg Capsule, please consult your doctor.

What if I don't get better after using Mitmox 500mg Capsule?

Inform your doctor if you don't feel better after finishing the full course of treatment. Also, inform if your symptoms are getting worse while using this medicine.

Can the use of Mitmox 500mg Capsule cause failure of contraceptive pills?

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Aminopenicillins {Penicillins}

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

ANTI INFECTIVES

Action Class

Cell wall active agent -Extended spectrum Penicillin

Related lab tests

Complete Blood Count

Peripheral Smear Examination

References

Petri WA Jr. Penicillins, Cephalosporins, and Other β -Lactam Antibiotics. In: Brunton LL, Chabner BA, Knollmann BC, editors. Goodman & Gilman’s: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. 12th ed. New York, New York: McGraw-Hill Medical; 2011. pp. 1487-90.
Chambers HF, Deck DH. Beta-Lactam and Other Cell Wall- & Membrane-Active Antibiotics. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. p. 780.
Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 63-64.
Amoxycillin. South Ruislip, Middlesex: Aurobindo Pharma - Milpharm Ltd.; 2009 [revised 12 Oct. 2017]. [Accessed 29 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:
Amoxycillin. Research Triangle Park, NC: GlaxoSmithKline; Oct. 2006. [Accessed 29 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:
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Patient concerns

Scar on face due to bacterial infections

Dr. Atul Jain

Dermatology

Pic is not clear, plz visit for proper opinion

I have a history of recurring yeast and bacterial vaginosis infections.

Dr. Sonu Balhara Ahlawat

Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Tab metrogyl 500 mg twice a day x 5 days and tab fluconazole 150 mg three doses alternate days

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Mitmox 500mg Capsule

General Information

Contains

Marketer

Storage

Product introduction

Uses of Mitmox Capsule

Benefits of Mitmox Capsule

Side effects of Mitmox Capsule

How to use Mitmox Capsule

How Mitmox Capsule works

All substitutes for Mitmox 500mg Capsule

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Quick tips

Safety advice

Alcohol

Pregnancy

Breast feeding

Driving

Kidney

Liver

Frequently asked questions

Can the use of Mitmox 500mg Capsule cause failure of contraceptive pills?

Is Mitmox 500mg Capsule safe?

Does Mitmox 500mg Capsule cause drowsiness?

Can Mitmox 500mg Capsule cause allergic reaction?

Can the use of Mitmox 500mg Capsule cause diarrhea?

How long does Mitmox 500mg Capsule takes to work?

What if I don't get better after using Mitmox 500mg Capsule?

Can I stop taking Mitmox 500mg Capsule when my symptoms are relieved?

Can Mitmox 500mg Capsule cause allergic reaction?

Can the use of Mitmox 500mg Capsule cause diarrhea?

Can I stop taking Mitmox 500mg Capsule when my symptoms are relieved?

How long does Mitmox 500mg Capsule takes to work?

Is Mitmox 500mg Capsule safe?

Does Mitmox 500mg Capsule cause drowsiness?

What if I don't get better after using Mitmox 500mg Capsule?

Can the use of Mitmox 500mg Capsule cause failure of contraceptive pills?

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

Action Class

Related lab tests

Complete Blood Count

Peripheral Smear Examination

References

Patient concerns

Scar on face due to bacterial infections

I have a history of recurring yeast and bacterial vaginosis infections.

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Have issue with the content

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