Novamox is used in the treatment of infections of the ear, nose, and throat, infections of the genitourinary tract, infections of the skin and skin structure, infections of the lower respiratory tract, gonorrhea, acute uncomplicated (ano-genital and urethral infections) and H. pylori eradication to reduce the risk of duodenal ulcer recurrence. The active ingredient present in Novamox is Amoxycillin Trihydrate.
To maintain the effectiveness of Novamox and other antibacterial drugs, Novamox is to be used only to treat or prevent infections that are proven or strongly suspected to be caused by bacteria.
Novamox is a moderate-spectrum, bacteriolytic, β-lactam antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections caused by susceptible microorganisms. It is usually the drug of choice within the class because it is better absorbed, following oral administration, than other β-lactam antibiotics. It is also a treatment for cystic acne. Novamox is susceptible to degradation by β-lactamase-producing bacteria, and so may be given with Novamox to decrease its susceptibility.
Ask your personal doctor to tell you the dose of Novamox that suits you best. The correct dosage can vary from one person to another, as it is known to depend on a couple of factors (among them: age, body weight, the severity of your disorder, general health condition, etc). You should not make any alterations to the dose that you have been prescribed by your physician without asking for your doctor’s consent to do so.
If you think that you might be suffering from an overdose with this drug, you are probably in need of emergency medical care. Alert your local emergency room, your personal physician and your local poison control centre as soon as possible. The average Novamox overdose symptoms are known to include twitching of toes and fingers, muscle pain, confusion, agitation, coma, numbness of toes and fingers and seizures. To give the proper results, Novamox should be taken in on a regular basis. If you are following a treatment with this medicine, you must try not to miss any of your prescribed doses. If you happen to miss one, take it as soon as possible and then continue with your regular schedule. If it is already time for another dose, skip the one that you have missed. You must not take double doses of this medicine without your personal physician’s consent.
Common side effects of Novamox include upset stomach, vomiting and diarrhea. Please tell your doctor immediately in case you experience any of the following serious side effects: Severe skin rash, hives, seizures, yellowing of the skin or eyes, unusual bleeding or bruising, pale skin, excessive tiredness or lack of energy.
