augmentox kid tablet - Uses, Price, Side Effects & Substitutes
What is augmentox kid tablet used for?
Amyclox-LB Capsule (Amoxycillin + Cloxacillin) is used to treat ANTI INFECTIVES. It contains Amoxycillin (125mg) + Cloxacillin (125mg), which Amoxycillin inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis by binding to penicillin-bind. Always consult your doctor before use. Take as prescribed.
- Generic Name: Amoxycillin + Cloxacillin
- Manufacturer: Navil Laboratories Pvt Ltd
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: A
- Prescription Required: Yes
๐ augmentox kid tablet Uses & Benefits
Infections caused by susceptible organisms including respiratory tract infections, skin and soft tissue infections, urinary tract infections, osteomyelitis, septicemia.
Off-label uses: Prophylaxis in dental procedures (not standard); some uses in Lyme disease.
๐ Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Amoxycillin + Cloxacillin |
| Brand Name | Amyclox-LB Capsule |
| Manufacturer | Navil Laboratories Pvt Ltd |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | ANTI INFECTIVES |
| Action Class | Penicillin antibiotics, beta-lactamase resistant combination |
| Route of Administration | Oral |
| Storage | Store at room temperature (20-25ยฐC); protect from moisture and light. |
| Shelf Life | As per manufacturer |
๐ฌ Pharmacology (PK/PD)
Pharmacokinetics
How It Works
Amoxycillin inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis by binding to penicillin-binding proteins (PBPs); Cloxacillin inhibits cell wall synthesis and is resistant to staphylococcal beta-lactamase.
Mechanism Steps
๐ก How to Take augmentox kid tablet
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
โ ๏ธ Side Effects of augmentox kid tablet
โ Common Side Effects
- Diarrhea
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Skin rash
- Urticaria
๐จ Serious Side Effects
- Anaphylaxis
- Pseudomembranous colitis
- Stevens-Johnson syndrome
- Seizures (high doses)
โ ๏ธ Rare Side Effects
- Hemolytic anemia
- Agranulocytosis
- Interstitial nephritis
- Hepatitis
Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
๐ฌ Drug Interactions
| โ ๏ธ Drug | Severity | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Methotrexate | Major | Increased methotrexate toxicity |
| Warfarin | Major | Increased bleeding risk |
| Probenecid | Major | Decreased renal excretion of penicillins |
| Oral contraceptives | Moderate | Reduced contraceptive efficacy |
| Allopurinol | Moderate | Increased risk of skin rash |
| Chloramphenicol | Moderate | Antagonism of bactericidal effect |
| Tetracyclines | Minor | Possible antagonism |
| Sulfonamides | Minor | Possible antagonism |
๐จ Major Interactions
- Methotrexate
- Warfarin
- Probenecid
โก Moderate Interactions
- Oral contraceptives
- Allopurinol
- Chloramphenicol
โน๏ธ Minor Interactions
- Tetracyclines
- Sulfonamides
๐ฝ๏ธ Food Interactions
No significant food interactions; may be taken with or without food.
๐ท Alcohol Interaction
Avoid alcohol; may increase risk of hepatotoxicity.
๐ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings
๐ซ Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to penicillins or cephalosporins; history of penicillin-associated anaphylaxis.
๐ Monitoring Parameters
Renal function, hepatic function, CBC, signs of hypersensitivity.
๐คฑ Lactation Safety
Excreted in breast milk in small amounts; generally considered compatible with breastfeeding.
๐ Overdose Management
Gastric lavage, activated charcoal; supportive measures; hemodialysis may help.
โฐ Missed Dose
Take as soon as remembered; if near next dose, skip missed dose; do not double dose.