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Manufacturer/Marketer :

Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd

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ORAL

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Not Returnable

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Regulated

About LMX 500 Capsule

LMX 500 Capsule belongs to the class of medicines called 'penicillin antibiotics' with probiotics. It treats various bacterial infections of the ear, nose, throat, skin, urinary tract, tonsillitis, bronchitis, and pneumonia. Besides this, LMX 500 Capsule prevents antibiotic-associated diarrhoea, dysentery (water loss), and infectious diarrhoea. LMX 500 Capsule is a broad-spectrum antibiotic effective against both gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria. 

LMX 500 Capsule contains two medicines, namely: Amoxycillin (antibiotic) and Lactic acid bacillus (probiotic). Amoxycillin is bactericidal (kills bacteria) that works by preventing the formation of bacterial cell covering (protective cell wall) necessary for their survival, thereby preventing the growth of bacteria. Lactic acid bacillus is a probiotic that helps restore the balance of good bacteria in the gut (digestive tract) destroyed due to the use of antibiotics.

Take LMX 500 Capsule as prescribed. The dose and duration of LMX 500 Capsule can vary depending on your condition and the severity of the infection. Sometimes, you may experience certain common side effects like skin rashes, nausea, vomiting, bloating, and gas. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.
 
Before starting LMX 500 Capsule, please inform your doctor if you have any allergy to any antibiotic (especially penicillin), kidney or liver problems. Consult a doctor before taking LMX 500 Capsule if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Avoid alcohol consumption to prevent unpleasant side effects. Inform your doctor about all the medicines you are taking and your health condition to rule out any unpleasant side effects.

Uses of LMX 500 Capsule

Bacterial infections, Diarrhoea or dysentery due to infection

Directions for Use

Tablet/capsule: Take it as advised by the doctor. Swallow it as a whole with water; do not crush or chew it.Syrup: Shake the bottle well before use. Take the prescribed dose by mouth using the measuring cup/dosing syringe/dropper provided by the pack.

Medicinal Benefits

LMX 500 Capsule belongs to the group of medicines called antibiotics which contains Amoxycillin and Lactic acid bacillus. Amoxycillin works by preventing the formation of bacterial cell covering, which is necessary for their survival, thereby treating and preventing the spread of infections. Lactic acid bacillus is a probiotic which helps in restoring the balance of good bacteria in the gut (digestive tract) destroyed due to the use of antibiotics. Together, LMX 500 Capsule helps in treating bacterial infections and infectious diarrhoea. LMX 500 Capsule is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that is effective against both gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria. LMX 500 Capsule is used to treat various bacterial infections of the ear, nose, throat, skin, urinary tract, tonsillitis, bronchitis, pneumonia, and infectious diarrhoea.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Drug Warnings

Before starting LMX 500 Capsule, please inform your doctor if you have any allergy (against any antibiotic), kidney or liver problems. Do not take LMX 500 Capsule on your own as self-medication may lead to antibiotic resistance in which antibiotics fail to act against specific bacterial infections. Talk to your doctor before taking LMX 500 Capsule if you have glandular fever (fever with a sore throat, swollen glands and extreme tiredness), lymphatic leukaemia (cancer of blood and bone marrow) or HIV infection, since you may be more prone to developing a skin rash. Consult your doctor if you are not urinating regularly or have bladder problems while taking LMX 500 Capsule. Consult your doctor before taking LMX 500 Capsule if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Avoid alcohol consumption while taking LMX 500 Capsule to prevent unpleasant side-effects like drowsiness, and it also enhances the amount of medicine in the body leading to toxicity.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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AmoxicillinCholera, live attenuated
Severe
AmoxicillinBCG vaccine
Severe

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AmoxicillinCholera, live attenuated
Severe
How does the drug interact with LMX 500 Capsule:
Co-administration of LMX 500 Capsule and Cholera, live attenuated may reduce the activity of the vaccine.

How to manage the interaction:
If you are currently being treated with LMX 500 Capsule 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 LMX 500 Capsule:
Co-administration of BCG vaccine with LMX 500 Capsule 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 LMX 500 Capsule. Do not discontinue the medication without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with LMX 500 Capsule:
Co-administration of methotrexate with LMX 500 Capsule can increase the levels and side effects of methotrexate.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between methotrexate and LMX 500 Capsule, 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.
How does the drug interact with LMX 500 Capsule:
Co-administration of LMX 500 Capsule with doxycycline may reduce the therapeutic effect of LMX 500 Capsule.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between LMX 500 Capsule and Doxycycline, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by your doctor. Do not stop using any medications without consulting a doctor.
AmoxicillinZalcitabine
Severe
How does the drug interact with LMX 500 Capsule:
Co-administration of LMX 500 Capsule and Zalcitabine can be decreased when combined with LMX 500 Capsule.

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possibility of interaction between Zalcitabine and LMX 500 Capsule, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Antibiotics can alter the useful bacteria in the stomach, which helps indigestion. Therefore, you are advised to take foods rich in probiotics, such as yoghurt/curd, kefir, sauerkraut, tempeh, kimchi, miso, kombucha, buttermilk, natto and cheese.
  • Eat fibre-rich food like whole grains, beans, lentils, berries, broccoli, peas and bananas.
  • Avoid foods rich in calcium, grapefruit and grapefruit juice, as they might hinder the absorption of antibiotics.
  • Avoid consumption of alcohol.
  • Avoid the usage of tobacco.

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Therapeutic Class

ANTIBIOTICS

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FAQs

LMX 500 Capsule contains Amoxycillin and Lactic acid bacillus. Amoxycillin works by preventing the formation of bacterial cell covering, necessary for their survival. Lactic acid bacillus is a probiotic which helps in restoring the balance of good bacteria in the gut (digestive tract) which have been destroyed due to the use of antibiotics.

LMX 500 Capsule may not cause diarrhoea as it contains lactic acid bacillus, which is a friendly bacteria. Lactic acid bacillus is a probiotic which helps in restoring the balance of good bacteria in the gut which may have gotten upset due to infections or the use of antibiotics. Thereby, helping in preventing diarrhoea.

It is recommended to complete the course of LMX 500 Capsule even if you feel better as it is an antibiotic, and leaving it in between may lead to even severe infection that will, in fact, stop responding to the antibiotic as well (antibiotic resistance).

LMX 500 Capsule may affect certain laboratory test results like urine or blood tests for liver functioning, and oestriol test (used to check the development of the baby during pregnancy). Inform the person doing the tests that you are taking LMX 500 Capsule.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • ALLOPURINOL
  • PROBENECID
  • WARFARIN
  • METHOTREXATE
  • TETRACYCLINE

Special Advise

LMX 500 Capsule may affect certain laboratory test results like urine or blood tests for liver functioning, and oestriol tests (used to check the development of the baby during pregnancy). Inform the person doing the tests that you are taking LMX 500 Capsule.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Bacterial infections: A bacterial infection is a condition in which harmful bacteria enter, multiply, and infect our body. Infectious or harmful bacteria can make you sick and reproduce quickly in your body. These harmful bacteria produce chemicals known as toxins, which can damage tissue and make you sick. It can target any body part and multiply very quickly. When you get infected with bacteria, you experience generalized symptoms, like fevers, chills, and fatigue. 

Infectious diarrhoea or dysentery (water loss): It is an intestinal infection marked by symptoms like diarrhoea, cramps, vomiting, nausea, and fever. Infectious diarrhoea mainly occurs due to contaminated food and water. Infectious diarrhoea is also known as gastroenteritis which is the inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract (stomach and intestine). Harmful E Coli bacteria generally cause infectious diarrhoea.

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