Damoxy Drops

Amoxicillin belongs to a group of medicines called semisynthetic Penicillin.

Dosage

Overdose

• Seek emergency medical care if you think you have used too much of this medicine
• Symptoms of overdose include vomiting, nausea, diarrhea
• It can cause crystal to pass in the urine (urinating problems) that leads to kidney failure
• Convulsions may be observed in case of impaired kidney function or if you are taking a high dose of this medicine

Missed a Dose

If you missed any dose of medicine, take it as soon as you remember. If it's time for your next dose, then skip the missed dose and continue with your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose of medicine to compensate for the missed one.

Mode of Action

How Does It Work?

This medicine works by preventing one or more enzymes known as Penicillin-Binding Proteins (PBPs) that helps to form a bacterial cell wall, which results in bacterial cell lysis (rupture) and death.

Directions for Use

• Take medicine as directed by your doctor
• For reconstitution: add boiled and then cool water, slightly below the mark on the bottle
• Shake well and ensure that the volume is equal to the given mark on the bottle
• Reconstituted solution should be used within the duration mentioned on the bottle

Precautions and Warnings

Pregnancy

Can I take Damoxy Drops during pregnancy?

There is limited information about the safety of this medicine in pregnancy. Your doctor will prescribe you this medicine only if considered essential after assessing the benefits over risks.

Breast Feeding

Can I take Damoxy Drops while breastfeeding?

• Amoxicillin passes into breast milk in small amounts and can harm your baby
• This medicine can cause side effects like diarrhea and fungal infection of mucous membrane can be observed in breastfed baby, therefore breastfeeding should be discontinued if any side effects are observed
• Caution is advised incase you are breastfeeding

Driving

Can I drive if I have consumed Damoxy Drops?

You may experience allergic reactions, dizziness, or convulsion that influence your ability to drive or operate machines. Hence, caution is advised while driving or operating heavy machines.

Alcohol

Can I consume alcohol with Damoxy Drops?

Drinking alcohol when you are taking Amoxicillin does not affect the way this medicine works. However, you should avoid drinking large quantities of alcohol while taking this medicine, as alcohol may worsen the side effects and impair your recovery from the infection.

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

• You had allergy to Penicillins, Cephaloporins or prone to allergies
• You have glandular fever (symptoms includes fever, extreme tiredness, sore throat, and swollen glands)
• You have kidney problems
• You have difficulty in urinating
• You develop watery, bloody diarrhea, fever, even if this occurs days after stopping this medicine, immediately seek medical help

Contraindications

• If you are allergic to Amoxicillin or any other ingredient of this medicine
• If you have a history of allergic reactions to Penicillins or Cephalosporins
• If you have infectious Mononucleosis/ Glandular fever (caused by the Epstein–Barr virus)

Side effects

• Skin rash
• Feeling sick (nausea)
• Diarrhea
• Vomiting
• You may also experience other allergic reactions like skin itching, swelling of the face, lips, tongue, body or breathing difficulties (serious side effects)
• Serious liver side effects like jaundice, severe diarrhea, darker urine or paler stools, these are observed if you have been taking this medicine for several weeks

Interactions

Interactions with other medicines

• Medicines used to treat gout (Allopurinol, Probenecid)
• Medicines known as blood thinners (anticoagulants) like Warfarin
• Other antibiotics such as Tetracycline used to treat bacterial infections
• Medicines used to treat certain type of cancers (Methotrexate)

Interactions with food items

No information is available on interactions of this medicine when taken with food.

Storage and disposal

• Store below 25°C
• After reconstitution, store in refrigerator
• Protect it from direct sunlight
• Please keep it away from children

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

I have an allergy to penicillin, can I take Damoxy Drops?

No, if you have allergy to penicillin never take this medicine as a very serious allergic reaction may occur. Always inform your doctor about your allergies.

Is there any chance that an allergic reaction can develop later?

A delayed allergic reaction characterized by rashes, fever, joint pains, and enlargement of the lymph nodes, especially under the arms, may usually occur after 7-12 days.

Can I open this capsule and consume?

Never open this capsule and consume. Always take it exactly as prescribed by the physician.