Penicillins are used to treat infections caused by bacteria. They work by killing the bacteria or preventing their growth.
There are several different kinds of penicillins. Each is used to treat different kinds of infections. One kind of penicillin usually may not be used in place of another. In addition, penicillins are used to treat bacterial infections in many different parts of the body. They are sometimes given with other antibacterial medicines (antibiotics). Some of the penicillins may also be used for other problems as determined by your doctor. However, none of the penicillins will work for colds, flu, or other virus infections.
Penicillins are available only with your doctor’s prescription.
Once a medicine has been approved for marketing for a certain use, experience may show that it is also useful for other medical problems. Although these uses are not included in product labeling, penicillins are used in certain patients with the following medical conditions:
Chlamydia infections in pregnant women-Mox and ampicillin
Gas gangrene-Penicillin G
Helicobacter pylori-associated gastritis or peptic ulcer disease-Mox
Leptospirosis-Ampicillin and penicillin G
Lyme disease-Mox and penicillin V
Typhoid fever-Mox and ampicillin
Prescription: Yes
Warnings: Severe allergic reactions may be reported in patients taking Mox 250 mg Capsule 15's, including raised itchy skin rashes, wheezing, chest tightness, and coughing. Taking Mox 250 mg Capsule 15's may cause antibiotic-induced diarrhoea in some cases. Penicillin antibiotics, blood thinners (warfarin, coumadin), uric acid-lowering drugs (allopurinol, probenecid), and anti-cancer or anti-arthritis drug (methotrexate) may severely interact with Mox 250 mg Capsule 15's. Tell your doctor if you have chronic kidney disease, viral glandular fever (mononucleosis) before taking Mox 250 mg Capsule 15's. This medicine may lower the efficiency of oral birth control pills or contraceptives devices. An intake of Mox 250 mg Capsule 15's may alter some glucose urine tests like the copper reduction test report.
Medicine Interaction: Mox 250 mg Capsule 15's may interact with blood thinners (e.g. warfarin, coumadin), uric acid-lowering drugs (e.g. allopurinol, probenecid), and anti-cancer or anti-arthritis drugs (e.g. methotrexate), and other antibiotics.
Drug Schedule: Schedule H Prescription Drug
Side Effects: Signs of an allergic reaction to Mox: hives, difficulty breathing, swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Call your doctor at once if you have:
diarrhea that is watery or bloody,
fever, swollen gums, painful mouth sores, pain when swallowing, skin sores, cold or flu symptoms, cough, trouble breathing,
swollen glands, rash or itching, joint pain, or general ill feeling,
pale or yellowed skin, yellowing of the eyes, dark colored urine, fever, confusion or weakness,
severe tingling, numbness, pain, muscle weakness,
easy bruising, unusual bleeding (nose, mouth, vagina, or rectum), purple or red pinpoint spots under your skin or
severe skin reaction--fever, sore throat, swelling in your face or tongue, burning in your eyes, skin pain, followed by a red or purple skin rash that spreads (especially in the face or upper body) and causes blistering and peeling.
Common Mox side effects may include:
stomach pain, Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea,
vaginal itching or discharge,
headache or
swollen, black, or "hairy" tongue.
How to Store it: Store at temperature not exceeding 30 C, protected from light and moisture.
Over Dose: Store at temperature not exceeding 30 C, protected from light and moisture.
Precautions: Store at temperature not exceeding 30 C, protected from light and moisture.
Missed Dose: Store at temperature not exceeding 30 C, protected from light and moisture.
