SUBMOX 500 mg Capsules (Amoxicillin 500 mg)

SUBMOX 500 mg Capsules
(Amoxicillin 500 mg)
Generic Name:
Amoxicillin
Therapeutic Group:
Antibacterial
Drug Category:
Aminopenicillin (Beta-Lactam Antibiotic)
Content / Composition:
Each capsule contains:
Amoxicillin (as Amoxicillin Trihydrate) ……… 500 mg
Excipients ………………………………………… q.s.
Indications:
SUBMOX 500 mg is indicated for the treatment of:
Upper respiratory tract infections (pharyngitis, tonsillitis, sinusitis)
Lower respiratory infections (bronchitis, pneumonia)
Urinary tract infections (UTIs)
Skin and soft tissue infections
Ear infections (otitis media)
Dental infections
Gastrointestinal infections (including H. pylori in combination therapy)
Dosage:
Adults & Adolescents:
500 mg every 8 hours
یا
500–1000 mg every 12 hours
Severe infections:
Dose may be increased under physician supervision
Duration:
Usually 5–10 days
Contraindications:
Hypersensitivity to penicillins or beta-lactam antibiotics
History of anaphylaxis to antibiotics
Infectious mononucleosis (risk of rash)
Administration:
Oral use
Can be taken with or without food
Swallow capsule with water
Complete full treatment course
Drug Interactions:
Probenecid → increases plasma levels
Allopurinol → increased risk of rash
Oral contraceptives → reduced effectiveness
Anticoagulants → monitor INR
Compatibility / Clinical Benefits:
Broad-spectrum antibacterial activity
Effective against Gram-positive and some Gram-negative bacteria
First-line therapy for many common infections
Good safety profile
Flexible dosing regimen
Stability / Storage:
Store below 25°C
Protect from moisture
Keep in original packaging
Precautions:
Use cautiously in renal impairment
Monitor for hypersensitivity reactions
Long-term use may cause superinfection
Avoid misuse to prevent resistance
Side Effects:
Common:
Nausea
Diarrhea
Mild rash
Uncommon:
Vomiting
Abdominal pain
Serious (Rare):
Anaphylaxis
Stevens-Johnson Syndrome
Antibiotic-associated colitis
Clinical Advantages:
SUBMOX 500 mg provides:
Reliable first-line antibiotic therapy
Effective in community infections
Fast symptom relief
Widely trusted safety profile
Packaging:
10 × 2 Capsules (Blister Pack)