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Moxitec 500mg Capsule

Written By Dr. Sakshi Sharma, BDS
Reviewed By Dr. Ashish Ranjan, MD (Pharmacology), MBBS
Last updated on 08 Nov 2024 | 01:03 AM (IST)
Moxitec 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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Additionally, Moxitec 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 Moxitec 500mg Capsule in children

Benefits of Moxitec 500mg Capsule for your child

Treatment of Bacterial infections
Moxitec 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 Moxitec 500mg Capsule in children

Moxitec 500mg Capsule does not pose serious side effects and is well-tolerated by children. In case the side effects do occur, they’re likely to subside once the body adapts to the medicine. Consult your child’s doctor if these side effects persist or bother your child. The most common side effects include-
Common side effects of Moxitec
  • Vomiting
  • Diarrhea
  • Nausea
  • Skin rash

How can I give Moxitec 500mg Capsule to my child?

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

How Moxitec Capsule works

Moxitec 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.

Quick tips

  • Moxitec 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 Moxitec 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

Kidney

Kidney

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

Liver

CAUTION
Moxitec 500mg Capsule should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Moxitec 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

Yes, the use of Moxitec 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 Moxitec 500mg Capsule.
Moxitec 500mg Capsule is usually considered to be safe when taken as advised by your doctor.
No, Moxitec 500mg Capsule has not been reported to cause drowsiness. In case you experience drowsiness while taking Moxitec 500mg Capsule, please consult your doctor.
Although it is rare but yes, Moxitec 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.
Yes, the use of Moxitec 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.
Usually, Moxitec 500mg Capsule starts working soon after taking it. However, it may take around 2-3 days to make you feel better while taking Moxitec 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.
No, do not stop taking Moxitec 500mg Capsule and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cleared.
Although it is rare but yes, Moxitec 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.
Yes, the use of Moxitec 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.
No, do not stop taking Moxitec 500mg Capsule and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cleared.
Usually, Moxitec 500mg Capsule starts working soon after taking it. However, it may take around 2-3 days to make you feel better while taking Moxitec 500mg Capsule.
Moxitec 500mg Capsule is usually considered to be safe when taken as advised by your doctor.
No, Moxitec 500mg Capsule has not been reported to cause drowsiness. In case you experience drowsiness while taking Moxitec 500mg Capsule, please consult your doctor.
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.
Yes, the use of Moxitec 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 Moxitec 500mg Capsule.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Aminopenicillins {Penicillins}

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

ANTI INFECTIVES

Action Class

Cell wall active agent -Extended spectrum Penicillin

References

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
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