Damoxy 100 MG Drops

As a penicillin antibiotic, Damoxy 100 MG Drops treats bacterial infections. It interferes with the synthesis of cell wall in a bacteria and stops it from growing. It is used to treat infections of the lungs and airways, skin, middle ear, sinuses, and the urinary tract. It also treats conditions like tonsillitis, pneumonia, bronchitis and gonorrhoea. Damoxy 100 MG Drops when used with an antibiotic clarithromycin, it treats stomach ulcers.

You should not use amoxicillin if you are allergic to any penicillin based antibiotic. Amoxicillin can make birth control pills less effective so ask your doctor about using non hormonal birth control to prevent pregnancy during the treatment. Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby as it may cause harm to the baby. To make sure amoxicillin is safe for you, inform your doctor if you have asthma, liver or kidney disease, mononucleosis, a history of diarrhoea caused by taking antibiotics; or food or drug allergies.

Other drugs may interact with amoxicillin, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Tell each of your health care providers about all medicines you use now and any medicine you start or stop using.

Common side effects may include stomach pain, vomiting, nausea, diarrhoea, headache, vaginal itching or discharge or swollen or black tongue. Call your doctor at once if you have the following after using this medicine:

• diarrhoea, fever, cold or flu symptoms, cough, troubled breathing.
• swollen glands, severe skin irritation and rashes or joint pain.
• jaundice, confusion or weakness, dark coloured urine.
• numbness, severe tingling, pain or muscle weakness.
• easy bruising or unusual bleeding of nose, mouth, vagina, or rectum.

Take Damoxy 100 MG Drops exactly as prescribed by your doctor. They are available in liquid form, as chewable tablets and as extended-release tablets. Some forms of this medicine may be taken with or without food. Dosage is as per doctor’s prescription and it varies according to age, medical condition and how severe the condition is.

• Ear Infection (Otitis Media)

  Damoxy 100 MG Drops is used to treat infections in the middle ear caused by Streptococci and Staphylococci strains of bacteria.

• Nose Bleed

  Damoxy 100 MG Drops is used in the treatment of infections in the nose and nasal chamber caused by Streptococci and Staphylococci strains of bacteria.

• Throat Infection

  Damoxy 100 MG Drops is used in the treatment of infections in the throat and airways leading to lungs namely Tonsillitis and Pharyngitis caused by Streptococci and Staphylococci strains of bacteria.

• Lower Respiratory Tract Infection

  Damoxy 100 MG Drops is used in the treatment of infections in the airways leading to the lungs. The infection can be Pneumonia, acute bronchitis or others caused by Streptococci and Staphylococci strains of bacteria.

• Skin Infection

  Damoxy 100 MG Drops is used in the treatment of infections of skin and skin structure caused by Streptococci and Staphylococci strains of bacteria.

• Urinary Tract Infection

  Damoxy 100 MG Drops is used in the treatment of infections of urinary tube, bladder (Cystitis) and kidneys (Pyelonephritis).

• Gonorrhea And Associated Infections

  Damoxy 100 MG Drops is used in the treatment of Gonorrhea and associated infections in the urinary tube and the region around the reproductive organs in both male and female.

• Typhoid Fever

  Damoxy 100 MG Drops is used in the treatment of typhoid and paratyphoid fever.

• Stomach Ulcers

  Damoxy 100 MG Drops is used in the treatment of stomach ulcers caused by Helicobactor pylori. It is normally used in combination with other medicines.

• Dental Abscess

  Damoxy 100 MG Drops is used in the treatment of infection of gums that result in formation of pus around the roots of the tooth.

• Endocarditis

  Damoxy 100 MG Drops is used in the prevention of a condition where the inner walls of the heart gets swollen.

• Allergy

  Damoxy 100 MG Drops is not recommended if a patient is highly allergic to amoxicillin or other antibiotics of Penicillins and Cephalosporins groups.

• Hypersensitivity

  Damoxy 100 MG Drops can cause allergic reactions characterized by rashes on the skin, swelling of face, tongue or throat and difficulty in breathing

• Diarrhoea

  Damoxy 100 MG Drops can cause loose stools along with or without the presence of blood.

• Fever

  Damoxy 100 MG Drops can cause fever along with flu like symptoms including swollen glands; difficulty in breathing; painful joints and difficulty in swallowing food.

• Joint Pain

  Damoxy 100 MG Drops can cause painful and swollen joints and bones causing discomfort especially in the lower back area.

• Skin Yellowing

  Damoxy 100 MG Drops can cause jaundice like symptoms viz. yellow skin and eye, dark colored urine, fever, weakness and confusion.

• Easy Bruising And Bleeding

  Damoxy 100 MG Drops can cause anemia like effect resulting in unusual bleeding and formation of red patches under the skin.

• Heavy Menstrual Bleeding

  Damoxy 100 MG Drops can cause increased menstrual bleeding.

• Tooth Discoloration

  Damoxy 100 MG Drops can cause yellowing of teeth especially in paediatric patients.

• Nausea Or Vomiting

  Damoxy 100 MG Drops can cause nausea or vomiting and discomfort in the stomach (painful cramps, loss of appetite etc.)

• Altered Sense Of Taste

  Damoxy 100 MG Drops can cause blackening of tongue and altered sense of taste i.e bad aftertaste or change in taste altogether.

• Convulsions

  Damoxy 100 MG Drops can cause symptoms like agitation, lack of sleep, confusion and convulsions.

• How long is the duration of effect?

  The effect of this medicine lasts for an average of 1.5 to 2 hours after onset of action.

• What is the onset of action?

  The effect of this medicine can be observed within 1-2 hours of administration.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  This medicine is not known to cause any harm to the fetus. But the evidence is inadequate and it should be used only when necessary after consulting a doctor.

• Is it habit forming?

  No habit forming tendencies have been reported.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  This medicine is safe to use during breastfeeding. Any incidence of rashes on skin or diarrhea in the infant should be reported. It is advised to consult a doctor before taking this medicine.

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Damoxy 100 MG Drops , and hence can be used as its substitute.

• Novamox Rediuse 100 MG Drops

  Cipla Ltd

• Ospamox 100 MG Drops

  Novartis India Ltd

• Amurol 100 MG Drops

  Alembic Ltd

• Novamox 100 MG Drops

  Cipla Ltd

• Almox 100 MG Drops

  Alkem Laboratories Ltd

• Missed Dose instructions

  The missed dose should be taken as soon possible. It is advisable to skip the missed dose if it's already time for your next scheduled dose.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  One should contact the doctor immediately if an overdose is suspected. Symptoms of an overdosage include convulsions, change in behaviour or a severe skin rash.

Damoxy 100 MG Drops is a Penicillin antibiotic and inhibits the transfer of a peptide group in the transpeptidation process. As a result the bacterium is not able to build cell walls and is killed

Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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• Interaction with Alcohol

  Alcohol

  Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

• Interaction with Lab Test

  Urine Sugar Test

  Usage of Damoxy 100 MG Drops should be reported prior to performing the test. The urine sugar test should be performed with different reagents in such cases.

• Interaction with Medicine

  Doxycycline

  Usage of Damoxy 100 MG Drops with Doxycycline should be avoided and usage of other antibiotics should be reported to the doctor.

  Methotrexate

  Usage of Damoxy 100 MG Drops with Methotrexate or other chemotherapy medicines should be reported to the doctor. The levels of Methotrexate in the body along with symptoms of toxicity should be closely monitored while both these medicines are taken.

  Warfarin

  Usage of Damoxy 100 MG Drops with Warfarin should be reported to the doctor. The clotting time should be monitored promptly. Symptoms like increased bleeding, swelling, dizziness and weakness should be reported immediately.

  Ethinyl Estradiol

  Usage of Damoxy 100 MG Drops with Ethinyl Estradiol decreases the effectiveness of oral contraceptive pills, which might result in unplanned pregnancies.

• Interaction with Disease

  Mononucleosis

  The condition should be reported to the doctor before taking Damoxy 100 MG Drops so that proper substitute can be prescribed.

  Colitis

  Damoxy 100 MG Drops should be discontinued if severe diarrhea occurs. Patients having a history of Colitis should be monitored closely.

  Renal Diseases

  Damoxy 100 MG Drops should be given after making adjustments in the dosage. The kidney function should be periodically monitored especially if the dosage is for a longer period of time. Suitable dose adjustments are to be made if a patient is on hemodialysis.

• Interaction with Food

  Food

  Information not available.