Hymox 500 Mg, Antibiotic - 20 Capsules

Product Name

• Hymox 500 Mg, Antibiotic, Reduce Bacterial Infections - 20 Capsules

Scientific Name

• Amoxicillin 500 Mg Capsules

Category Of Hymox 500 Mg Capsules

• Antibacterial Drugs

Mechanism Of Action Of Amoxicillin

• Penicillin kills bacteria through binding of the beta-lactam ring to transpeptidase, inhibiting its cross-linking activity and preventing new cell wall formation. Without a cell wall, a bacterial cell is vulnerable to outside water and molecular pressures, which causes the cell to quickly die.
• Amoxicillin is similar to penicillin in its bactericidal action

Therapeutic Indications Of Hymox 500 Mg Capsules

• It is used to treat infections caused by bacteria in different parts of the body.
• It may also be used in combination with other medicines to treat stomach ulcers

Method Of Administration Of Hymox 500 Mg Capsules

• Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor or pharmacist has told you. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.
• Swallow with water
• Space the doses evenly during the day, at least 4 hours apart.
• Children weighing less than 40 kg:

1. The usual dose is 40 mg to 90 mg for each kilogram of body weight a day, given in two or three divided doses.
2. The maximum recommended dose is 100 mg for each kilogram of body weight a day.

• Adults, elderly patients and children weighing 40 kg or more:

1. The usual dose of Amoxicillin Capsules is 250 mg to 500 mg three times a day or 750 mg to 1 g every 12 hours, depending on the severity and type of infection.
2. The maximum recommended dose is 6 g per day.

• Doses may be changed in special conditions so always follow your doctor's or pharmacist's instructions.
• If you take more than you should, talk to a doctor or go to the hospital straight away.
• If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember it unless it is nearly time for your next dose.
• Do not take a double dose (two doses at the same time) to make up for the forgotten dose.

Undesirable Side Effects Of Hymox 500 Mg Capsules

• Although the following side effects are not common in everyone, some patients may complain from:

1. Allergic reactions, the signs may include: skin itching or rash, swelling of the face, lips, tongue, body or breathing difficulties
2. Nausea
3. Diarrhea
4. Other severe skin reactions can include: changes in skin color, bumps under the skin, blistering, pustules, peeling, redness, pain, itching, scaling.
5. Flu-like symptoms with a rash, fever, swollen glands, and abnormal blood test results.

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Precautions While Taking Hymox 500 Mg Capsules

• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.
• Your doctor will discuss the possible risks and benefits of using this medicine during pregnancy and breast-feeding

Non-Pharmacological Treatments & Advice To Strengthen Your Immunity

• We must acknowledge that the body’s immune system develops and strengthens as a result of care throughout different stages of life, which begins as early as the fetal stage. There are ways to boost immunity:

1. Proper nutrition: eat well-balanced meals
2. Consume immune-boosting foods such as antioxidants and probiotics. Also, some supplements like Sambune Capsules & C-Ronz 1000, Vitamin C With Zinc will be helpful
3. Stay physically active
4. Get adequate sleep
5. Avoid/ minimize stress
6. Avoid smoking
7. Stay up-to-date with vaccines
8. Follow all personal hygiene and infection prevention protocols including frequent hand washing, practice physical distancing, follow all hygiene procedures for cooking, and disinfect your home (particularly common surfaces) regularly.
9. Monitor your body temperature by a thermometer, for example Microlife Ear Thermometer or Beurer Thermometer

Warnings & Special Precautions while Taking Hymox 500 Mg Capsules

• Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Amoxicillin if you:

1. have glandular fever (fever, sore throat, swollen glands and extreme tiredness)
2. have kidney problems
3. are not urinating regularly.

• Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medications including over-the-counter non-prescription medicines, prescription medicines, herbal supplements, vitamins, and supplements.

Storage Conditions Of Hymox 500 Mg Capsules

• Store below 25°c
• Don’t refrigerate
• Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.
• Store in the original package to protect from moisture.
• Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the box/blisters/label. The expiry date refers to the last day of the month.

Normal Ranges

• The average normal oral temperature is 98.6°F (37°C).
• A rectal temperature is 0.5 F (0.3 C) to 1 F (0.6 C) higher than an oral temperature.
• An ear (tympanic) temperature is 0.5 F (0.3 C) to 1 F (0.6 C) higher than an oral temperature.

For More Information About Amoxicillin

• Ask your physician or pharmacist
• Visit SFDA website
• Visit Medscape at Information About Amoxicillin
• Visit Drugs.com at Information About Amoxicillin
• Visit DrugBank at Information About Amoxicillin