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Written By Lakshmithulasi Yarragunta , Pharm-D (PB)
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
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Synonym

AMOXICILLIN

Manufacturer/Marketer

Alkem Laboratories Ltd

Consume Type

ORAL

Return Policy

Not Returnable

Expires on or after

Jan-27

for this medicine

About Almox Syrup

Almox Syrup is an antibiotic medicine used to treat bacterial infections in children. It is used in treating infections of the skin, throat, ear, and lungs caused by bacteria. A bacterial infection occurs when harmful bacteria enter and grow in the body. This bacteria can infect any part of the body and multiply very quickly. Almox Syrup is effective in treating infections caused by bacteria only and does not treat viral infections like flu or a common cold.

Almox Syrup contains Amoxicillin belonging to the penicillin class of drugs. It works by inhibiting the formation of the bacterial cell wall (a protective covering) and causing damage to the bacterial cell wall. This eventually leads to the death of the bacterial cell and thus prevents the growth of bacterial infections. 

Almox Syrup may cause certain side effects in your child such as indigestion, diarrhoea, nausea, and stomach pain. These side effects do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your paediatrician. Almox Syrup should be used as advised by your doctor. Do not give more than the prescribed dose to the child. The dose of this medicine will be decided by your paediatrician depending on the type and severity of the infection.

Almox Syrup is intended for pediatric use only. Avoid giving Almox Syrup to your child if she/he is allergic to antibiotics. Keep your doctor informed about your child’s health condition including his current medications and medical history to rule out any side effects/interactions. If your child has any liver or kidney problems, inform your paediatrician before prescribing this medicine.

Uses of Almox Syrup

Bacterial Infections

Directions for Use

Powder for Suspension/Dry Syrup: It comes in the form of powder. Firstly, shake the container and open the cap. Add freshly boiled and cooled water up to the mark of the container and mix well. Add more water if required to make up to the mark. This reconstituted liquid should be given to your child within 7 days of preparation.

Medicinal Benefits

Almox Syrup contains amoxicillin. It is a broad-spectrum penicillin-type antibiotic that acts against both aerobic (grow in the presence of oxygen) and anaerobic (grow in the absence of oxygen) bacteria. Almox Syrup is used in the treatment of several bacterial infections in children. Almox Syrup works by inhibiting the formation of the bacterial cell wall (a protective covering) and causing damage to the bacterial cell wall. This eventually leads to the death of the bacterial cell and thus prevents the growth of bacterial infections. 

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Almox Syrup

  • Nausea
  • Diarrhoea
  • Stomach upset
  • Indigestion
  • Vomiting

Drug Warnings

 

Drug-Drug Interactions

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AmoxicillinZalcitabine
Severe
AmoxicillinDoxycycline
Severe

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AmoxicillinZalcitabine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Almox Syrup 60 ml:
Co-administration of Almox Syrup 60 ml and Zalcitabine can be decreased when combined with Almox Syrup 60 ml.

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possibility of interaction between Zalcitabine and Almox Syrup 60 ml, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
AmoxicillinDoxycycline
Severe
How does the drug interact with Almox Syrup 60 ml:
Co-administration of Almox Syrup 60 ml with doxycycline may reduce the therapeutic effect of Almox Syrup 60 ml.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Almox Syrup 60 ml and Doxycycline, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by your doctor. Do not stop using any medications without consulting a doctor.
AmoxicillinMethotrexate
Severe
How does the drug interact with Almox Syrup 60 ml:
Co-administration of methotrexate with Almox Syrup 60 ml can increase the levels and side effects of methotrexate.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between methotrexate and Almox Syrup 60 ml, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by your doctor. However, if you experience any symptoms such as tiredness, dizziness, fainting, unusual bleeding or bruising, chills, fever, sore throat, body pains. Consult a doctor immediately. Do not stop using medications without a doctor's advice.
AmoxicillinCholera, live attenuated
Severe
How does the drug interact with Almox Syrup 60 ml:
Co-administration of Almox Syrup 60 ml and Cholera, live attenuated may reduce the activity of the vaccine.

How to manage the interaction:
If you are currently being treated with Almox Syrup 60 ml or have been treated within the last 14 days, talk to your doctor before receiving cholera vaccine, live. Do not discontinue the medication without consulting a doctor.
AmoxicillinBCG vaccine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Almox Syrup 60 ml:
Co-administration of BCG vaccine with Almox Syrup 60 ml may reduce the effect of BCG vaccine.

How to manage the interaction:
If you are about to receive BCG vaccine, inform the doctor that you are taking Almox Syrup 60 ml. Do not discontinue the medication without consulting a doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Include more fiber-enriched food in your child’s diet, as it can be easily digested by your gut bacteria, which helps stimulate their growth.
  • Fiber foods may help restore healthy gut bacteria after a course of antibiotics.
  • Avoid giving too much calcium, or iron-enriched foods, as it might affect the working of Almox Syrup. 
  • Make your child drink more fluids to avoid dehydration.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

ANTIBIOTICS

Almox Syrup Substitute

Substitutes safety advice
  • Novamox 125 Rediuse Suspension 60 ml

    by Others

    1.03per tablet
  • Mox Kid 125 mg Tablet 15's

    by Others

    5.94per tablet
  • Mox Redimix 125 mg Oral Suspension 30 ml

    by Others

    1.02per tablet
  • Mox Redimix 125 mg Syrup 60 ml

    by Others

    1.03per tablet
  • Novamox 125 Rediuse Oral Suspension 30 ml

    by Others

    1.02per tablet

Drug-Diseases Interactions

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AMOXYCILLIN-125MGUlcerative colitis
Severe
AMOXYCILLIN-125MGInfectious mononucleosis
Moderate

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AMOXYCILLIN-125MGUlcerative colitis
Severe
How does the disease interact with Almox Syrup 60 ml:
Nearly all antibacterial medications have been associated with Clostridioides difficile-associated diarrhoea (CDAD), formerly known as pseudomembranous colitis, which can range in severity from mild diarrhoea to deadly colitis. Lincomycin and clindamycin are typically to blame. Antibacterial treatment disrupts the colon's normal flora, promoting the growth of C. difficile, whose toxins A and B contribute to the emergence of CDAD.

How to manage the interaction:
Almox Syrup 60 ml should be used with caution in patients with a history of gastrointestinal disease, particularly colitis (inflammation in the large intestine) and pseudomembranous colitis (generally characterized by severe, persistent diarrhoea and severe abdominal cramps and sometimes associated with the passage of blood and mucus).
AMOXYCILLIN-125MGInfectious mononucleosis
Moderate
How does the disease interact with Almox Syrup 60 ml:
When given an aminopenicillin antibiotic for mononucleosis, patients may experience a pruritic, erythematous, maculopapular skin rash. Usually, the rash self-limits and goes away a few days after the offending chemical is stopped. The underlying mechanism has been suggested to be a changed drug metabolism or an immune-mediated process unrelated to drug hypersensitivity. Patients with mononucleosis shouldn't receive treatment with antibiotics containing aminopenicillin.

How to manage the interaction:
Almox Syrup 60 ml should not be used in patients with mononucleosis (contagious infection caused by virus) as it may cause skin rash.
AMOXYCILLIN-125MGType 1 diabetes mellitus
Moderate
How does the disease interact with Almox Syrup 60 ml:
When utilising Clinitest®, Benedict's Solution, or Fehling's Solution to test for the presence of glucose in urine, high ampicillin concentrations in the urine may provide false-positive results. It is advised to use glucose tests based on enzymatic glucose oxidase reactions,as this effect may also occur with Almox Syrup 60 ml.

How to manage the interaction:
High urine concentrations of Almox Syrup 60 ml may result in false-positive reactions when testing for the presence of glucose in urine using Benedict's Solution or Fehling's Solution. Hence, it is recommended to use glucose tests based on enzymatic glucose oxidase reactions.
AMOXYCILLIN-125MGOther disorders of kidney and ureter, not elsewhere classified
Moderate
How does the disease interact with Almox Syrup 60 ml:
The kidneys remove the majority of beta-lactam antibiotics as unaltered drugs and, in some situations, as metabolites as well. In patients with poor renal function, the blood concentrations of beta-lactam antibiotics and their metabolites may rise, and their half-lives may be prolonged. According to the individual product package labelling, dosage modifications may be required. These alterations should be based on the severity of the infection as well as the degree of renal impairment. Renal function tests should be carried out on a regular basis during prolonged and/or high-dose therapy because these medicines have occasionally been linked to nephrotoxicity and changes in renal function.

How to manage the interaction:
Dose adjustments may be required in patients with kidney impairment. Kidney function tests should be performed at regular intervals during prolonged and/or high-dose therapy since nephrotoxicity (rapid deterioration in kidney function) and alterations in kidney function have occasionally been associated with the use of Almox Syrup 60 ml.

FAQs

Almox Syrup contains amoxicillin which works by inhibiting the formation of the bacterial cell wall (a protective covering) and causing damage to the bacterial cell wall. This eventually leads to the death of the bacterial cell and thus prevents the growth of bacterial infections.

No, Almox Syrup is not used to treat viral infections. Almox Syrup is an antibiotic that is used to treat only bacterial infections.

No. As it is an antibiotic, it is advised to complete the entire treatment course of your child as prescribed. If the treatment is stopped abruptly, it may lead to antibiotic resistance.

Almox Syrup can cause diarrhoea in children. Almox Syrup is an antibiotic that kills toxic bacteria, but it can also affect the useful bacteria in the intestine or stomach and lead to diarrhoea. If your child has diarrhoea that is watery or bloody, call your doctor. Do not use anti-diarrhoea medicine without consulting your paediatrician first.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • CEFACLOR
  • CEFADROXIL
  • CEFEXIME
  • CHOLERA VACCINE

Special Advise

 

Disease/Condition Glossary

Bacterial infection: A bacterial infection occurs when harmful bacteria enter, grow, and infect the body. It can infect any part of the body and multiply very quickly. These infections vary from minor illnesses to severe brain infections like meningitis and encephalitis. When your child gets infected with these germs, they can experience generalized symptoms, like fevers, chills, and fatigue. Children with weak immune systems are more prone to infections.  

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