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Novamox Oral Suspension

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SALT COMPOSITION
Salt Synonyms
Amoxicillin
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Your child’s medicine at a glance

Novamox Oral Suspension is an antibiotic medicine with versatile actions. It can treat a multitude of bacterial infections including those of the ears, eyes, nose, sinus, tonsils, tooth, throat, lungs, skin, gastrointestinal tract, and urinary tract. It may also be effective against peptic ulcer disease.

Novamox Oral Suspension is used to treat bacterial (germ) infections that affect various parts of the body normally leading to painful swelling and redness of the affected part causing varied problems

Uses of Novamox Oral Suspension in children

Benefits of Novamox Oral Suspension for your child

In Treatment of Peptic ulcer disease

Novamox Oral Suspension is also given to eradicate H. Pylori bacteria which is responsible for causing peptic ulcers in children. For peptic ulcers, it is generally given in combination with other medicines for around 10-14 days. Keep giving Novamox Oral Suspension to your child as prescribed for it to be effective, even if the symptoms seem to disappear.

In Treatment of Bacterial infections

Novamox Oral Suspension is a versatile antibiotic medicine which can be used to treat many different infections caused by bacteria. These include infections of the blood, brain, lungs, bones, joints, urinary tract, stomach and intestines. It can also be used to treat gum ulcers and other dental infections (abscesses), leg ulcers and pressure sores. It works by stopping the growth of the bacteria causing the infection.

This medicine usually makes you feel better quite quickly. However, you should continue taking it as long as it is prescribed even when you feel better, to make sure that all bacteria are killed and do not become resistant. This medicine is generally safe to use while pregnant or breastfeeding, but you should ask your doctor.

Side effects of Novamox Oral Suspension in children

Novamox Oral Suspension does not pose serious side effects and is well-tolerated by children. In case the side effects do occur, they’re likely to subside once the body adapts to the medicine. Consult your child’s doctor if these side effects persist or bother your child. The most common side effects include-

Common side effects of Novamox

  • Allergy
  • Nausea
  • Diarrhea
  • Skin rash
  • Vomiting

How can I give Novamox Oral Suspension to my child?

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. Novamox Oral Suspension may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Novamox Oral Suspension works

Novamox Oral Suspension is an antibiotic. It works by preventing the formation of the bacterial protective covering (cell wall) which is essential for the survival of the bacteria. By doing so, this medicine kills the infection-causing bacteria and prevents the infection from spreading without making them resistant to further treatment.

Safety advice

Kidney
CAUTION
Novamox Oral Suspension should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Novamox Oral Suspension may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Novamox Oral Suspension is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Novamox Oral Suspension is recommended.

What if I forget to give Novamox Oral Suspension to my child?

Unless your child’s doctor has advised a specific regime for your child, you can give the missed dose as soon as you remember. Skip the missed dose if it’s almost time for the next dose. Do not give a double dose to catch up and follow the prescribed dosing schedule.

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Quick tips

  • Complete the entire course of antibiotics without stopping the medicine in between. Doing so may cause the bacteria to multiply again, become resistant, or cause another infection.
  • 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 Novamox Oral Suspension to your child only for their current infection. Avoid storing the medicine for future use as it is impossible to judge whether the same medicine would work for any future illnesses.
  • 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.

Fact Box

Chemical Class
Aminopenicillins {Penicillins}
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
ANTI INFECTIVES
Action Class
Cell wall active agent -Extended spectrum Penicillin

Patient concerns

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Mouth ulcer problem : from previous 20 days, tried CANDID,NOVAMOX 500 but no result What should i do?
Dr. Vijay Verma
ENT
Add cap cobadex czs once a day for 7 days
I am suffering from stomach problems from last 2 months regularly.This is my ultrasound report.Please explain this report in simple words.
Dr. Pushkar Mani
Physician
U having fatty liverAnd probably peptic ulcer
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FAQs

Can I give Novamox Oral Suspension to my child repeatedly for a long time?

Giving your child Novamox Oral Suspension 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 Novamox Oral Suspension to your child exactly as prescribed. Additionally, irregular treatment, repeated use, and misuse of Novamox Oral Suspension can make the bacteria resistant.

Are there any possible serious side effects of Novamox Oral Suspension?

Although rare, Novamox Oral Suspension 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 Novamox Oral Suspension?

Novamox Oral Suspension can sometimes interact with other medicines or substances. Tell your doctor about any other medicines your child is taking before starting Novamox Oral Suspension. Also, check with your child’s doctor before giving any medicine to your child.

Can I get my child vaccinated while on treatment with Novamox Oral Suspension?

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.

The mucus coming out of my child’s nose is yellow-green. Is it a sign of a bacterial infection?

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 Novamox Oral Suspension 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 Novamox Oral Suspension.

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