dot capsule - Uses, Price, Side Effects & Substitutes
What is dot capsule used for?
Amox LB Capsule (Amoxycillin + Lactobacillus) is used to treat ANTI INFECTIVES. It contains Amoxycillin (500mg) + Lactobacillus (60Million spores), which Amoxicillin inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis by binding to penicillin-bind. Always consult your doctor before use. Take as prescribed.
- Generic Name: Amoxycillin + Lactobacillus
- Manufacturer: Quest Pharmaceuticals
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: A
- Prescription Required: Yes
๐ dot capsule Uses & Benefits
Treatment of bacterial infections (respiratory, urinary, skin, etc.) and prevention of antibiotic-associated diarrhea.
Off-label uses: Prophylaxis for endocarditis, Lyme disease, H. pylori eradication (with other agents).
๐ Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Amoxycillin + Lactobacillus |
| Brand Name | Amox LB Capsule |
| Manufacturer | Quest Pharmaceuticals |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | ANTI INFECTIVES |
| Action Class | Antibiotic + Probiotic |
| Route of Administration | Oral |
| Storage | Store at room temperature (20-25ยฐC) in a dry place; protect from light and moisture. |
| Shelf Life | As per manufacturer |
๐ฌ Pharmacology (PK/PD)
Pharmacokinetics
How It Works
Amoxicillin inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis by binding to penicillin-binding proteins (PBPs). Lactobacillus restores gut flora and inhibits pathogen growth.
Mechanism Steps
๐ก How to Take dot capsule
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
โ ๏ธ Side Effects of dot capsule
โ Common Side Effects
- Diarrhea
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Rash
- Abdominal pain
๐จ Serious Side Effects
- Anaphylaxis
- Stevens-Johnson syndrome
- Clostridioides difficile colitis
- Seizures
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 |
| Allopurinol | Major | Increased risk of skin rash |
| Oral contraceptives | Moderate | Reduced contraceptive efficacy |
| Probenecid | Moderate | Increased amoxicillin levels |
| Chloramphenicol | Moderate | Antagonistic effect |
| Tetracyclines | Minor | Reduced bactericidal effect |
| Sulfonamides | Minor | Possible additive effect |
๐จ Major Interactions
- Methotrexate
- Warfarin
- Allopurinol
โก Moderate Interactions
- Oral contraceptives
- Probenecid
- Chloramphenicol
โน๏ธ Minor Interactions
- Tetracyclines
- Sulfonamides
๐ฝ๏ธ Food Interactions
Food does not significantly affect absorption; Lactobacillus may be taken with or without food.
๐ท Alcohol Interaction
Avoid alcohol as it may increase side effects like nausea and dizziness.
๐ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings
๐ซ Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to penicillins or any component; caution in renal impairment.
๐ Monitoring Parameters
Renal function, liver function, complete blood count, signs of superinfection or allergic reaction.
๐คฑ Lactation Safety
Amoxicillin is excreted in breast milk in small amounts; Lactobacillus is safe.
๐ Overdose Management
Symptoms: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, seizures. Treatment: supportive care, activated charcoal if recent, hemodialysis in severe cases.
โฐ Missed Dose
Take as soon as remembered unless near next dose; do not double dose.