P Mox Dry Syrup
Manufacturer
Lark Laboratories Ltd
Salt Composition
Amoxycillin (125mg) + Cloxacillin (mg)
Key Information
Short Description
P Mox Dry Syrup is a combination antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections in children, including those of the ears, nose, sinus, tonsils, throat, lungs, heart, skin, and bones.
Dosage Form
Dry Syrup
Introduction
P Mox Dry Syrup contains two active antibiotics, Amoxycillin and Cloxacillin, which work together to effectively treat a wide range of bacterial infections. It is essential to complete the entire course of antibiotics as prescribed by your child's doctor to prevent the bacteria from multiplying again or causing another infection.
Directions for Use
Complete the entire course of antibiotics as prescribed by your child's doctor. Make sure your child drinks plenty of water if they develop diarrhea as a side effect.
How it works
P Mox Dry Syrup contains two active ingredients, Amoxycillin and Cloxacillin. Amoxycillin works by preventing the formation of the bacterial protective covering (cell wall) which is essential for the survival of the bacteria. Cloxacillin increases the efficiency of this medicine and helps in treating the infections caused by resistant bacteria.
Quick Tips
Complete the entire course of antibiotics without stopping the medicine in between Make sure your child drinks plenty of water if they develop diarrhea as a side effect Conditions like common cold and flu are caused by viruses. Never use this medicine for such conditions Give P Mox Dry Syrup to your child only for their current infection Stop this medicine and immediately report to your child's doctor in case your child develops an itchy rash, facial swelling, or breathing difficulties while taking this medicine
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Frequently asked questions
What's the purpose of combining two antibiotics for my child?
A combination of two antibiotics is prescribed when the doctor suspects that your child may have developed a bacterial infection caused by resistant bacteria. Giving a combination of two antibiotics increases the efficiency of the medicine and helps in killing the resistant bacteria.
Can I give P Mox Dry Syrup to my child repeatedly for a long time?
Giving your child P Mox Dry Syrup for a long term can cause fungal infection (oral thrush) in the mouth and severe gastrointestinal infections (superinfections). Therefore, do not alter the dose and duration on your own and give P Mox Dry Syrup to your child exactly as prescribed. Additionally, irregular treatment, repeated use, and misuse of P Mox Dry Syrup can make the bacteria resistant.
Are there any possible serious side effects of P Mox Dry Syrup?
Although rare, P Mox Dry Syrup may cause some serious side effects such as persistent vomiting, kidney damage, allergy, diarrhea, and severe gastrointestinal infections. Always consult your child’s doctor for help in such a situation.
Can other medicines be given at the same time as P Mox Dry Syrup?
P Mox Dry Syrup can sometimes interact with other medicines or substances. Tell your doctor about any other medicines your child is taking before starting P Mox Dry Syrup. Also, check with your child’s doctor before giving any medicine to your child.
Can I get my child vaccinated while on treatment with P Mox Dry Syrup?
Antibiotics usually do not interfere with the ingredients in vaccines or cause a bad reaction in a child who has just been vaccinated. However, children taking antibiotics should not get vaccinated until they recover from the illness. As soon as your child feels better, the vaccine can be given.
What does yellow-green mucus coming out of my child’s nose mean?
In the common cold, the mucus changes its color and thickens up with time, but this does not mean that your child needs antibiotics. Common cold symptoms often last for 7-10 days. In case they fail to clear up within this duration, reach out to your child’s doctor for guidance.
Is P Mox Dry Syrup safe for children suffering from infectious mononucleosis?
No, do not give this medicine to your child in this case as a high percentage of children with infectious mononucleosis develop a skin rash (erythematous rash) while taking P Mox Dry Syrup.
Is it safe to give P Mox Dry Syrup to children suffering from jaundice?
It is advised not to give P Mox Dry Syrup to children if they have jaundice. The reason being, P Mox Dry Syrup contains an active ingredient called cloxacillin which can aggravate the symptoms of jaundice in your child.
