SYMOXYL 500MG CAPSULE

• It is used to treat bacterial infections caused by susceptible microorganisms
• It prevents the bacterial growth and is used in the treatment of a number of infections such as pneumonia, bronchitis, gonorrhea, and infections of the ears, nose, throat, urinary tract, and skin

• Acts by inhibiting the synthesis of bacterial cell walls
• It inhibits cross-linkage between the linear peptidoglycan polymer chains that make up a major component of the cell walls of both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria

• Adult- The recommended dose range is 0.25 to 3gm
• Child- The recommended dose is 25 mg/kg/day in divided doses every 12 hours

• Fungal infections, severe allergic reactions, joint pain, or general ill feeling, severe tingling, sleeplessness, numbness and pain
• Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, antibiotic-associated colitis, black hairy tongue
• Anaphylactic shock, redness of skin, skin inflammation, hives, inflammation of blood vessels, itching, severe blistering and peeling
• Jaundice and liver inflammation
• Crystals in urine, dark colored urine and vaginal itching or discharge
• Anemia, decrease in white blood cells, platelets, increase in eosinophils and bruising
• Reversible hyperactivity, agitation, anxiety, sleeplessness, confusion, convulsions, behavioral changes and dizziness
• Tooth discoloration, hear burn, white patches or sores inside mouth or on lips, easy bruising and bleeding

• Caution should be exercised in patients with history of kidney disease, allergies, asthma, hay fever, hives, any allergy to any other penicillin antibiotic/cephalosporins, who are taking other medications, elderly, children, during pregnancy and breastfeeding
• It may cause dizziness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication
• Take full course of treatment
• Avoid long-term use of this medication; otherwise it may cause secondary infection
• Patient may experience stomach pain, severe diarrhea, blood in stool; if it so consult with your doctor
• Monitor liver function, kidney function and complete blood cell counts regularly while taking this medication
• Amoxicillin can make birth control pills less effective, therefore using a non-hormone method of birth control is recommended while on amoxicillin