Uses of Sumox 250mg Oral Drops
Sumox 250mg Oral Drops is used for the treatment or prevention of the following disease(s):
Infections Caused by Susceptible Organisms (Ear, Nose, Throat, GU Tract, Skin, Soft-Tissue)
Side effects of Sumox 250mg Oral Drops
The most common side effects of Sumox 250mg Oral Drops are - Allergic Reaction, Anaphylaxis, Fever, Rash, Jaundice, Hepatic Dysfunction, Nausea, Vomiting
These side effects can usually occur in patients. However, these are only indicative and not all patients will experience them.
Precautions while taking Sumox 250mg Oral Drops
Do not use Sumox 250mg Oral Drops if you are allergic to - Amoxicillin
If you have heart disease, liver or kidney disease, drug or alcohol addiction, consult your doctor before using Sumox 250mg Oral Drops.
If you are allergic to any medicine or food, consult your doctor before using this medicine.
Use this medicine under the supervision of your doctor.
To avoid an adverse reaction, consult your doctor if you are already taking other medicines.
Dosage of Sumox 250mg Oral Drops
Sumox 250mg Oral Drops contains - Amoxicillin
Amoxicillin kills bacteria by binding to and inactivating penicillin-binding proteins on the inner bacterial cell wall, weakening the bacterial cell wall and causing lysis.
Overdose of Sumox 250mg Oral Drops
The dosage of Sumox 250mg Oral Drops depends on many factors such as the patient age, health, medical condition or history of the patient and many other conditions.
Please use this medicine as prescribed by your doctor.
Onset of Action of Sumox 250mg Oral Drops
If you forget to take a dose of Sumox 250mg Oral Drops, do not take two doses at the same time, there is a risk of overdose.
If you notice any unusual reaction in your body after taking this medicine, contact your doctor immediately or call your local medical emergency number.
Overdose symptoms - Shortness of breath, skin rash, confusion, behavior change.
Duration of Action of Sumox 250mg Oral Drops
It takes about 30 minutes to 1 hour to show the effect of the medicine.
Precautions & Warnings
Alcohol
Not found any harmful side effects with Alcohol consumption.
Pregnancy
It is safe to take this medicine during pregnancy. However; consult your doctor before taking this medicine.
Breastfeeding
This medicine is probably safe for breastfeeding women. However; Consult your doctor before taking this medicine.
Driving
Not safe during driving; you may feel dizzy and convulsions after taking this medicine.
Kidney
This medicine is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. However; Consult your doctor before taking this medicine.
Liver
This medicine should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Consult your doctor before taking this medicine.
Frequently asked questions on Sumox 250mg Oral Drops
Q.1) Can I buy Sumox 250mg Oral Drops without a prescription?
Ans. No, you need a valid prescription to buy Sumox 250mg Oral Drops.
Q.2) What are the usages of Sumox 250mg Oral Drops?
Ans. Sumox 250mg Oral Drops is used to treat bacterial infections (Ear, Nose, Throat, GU Tract, Skin, Soft-Tissue)
Q.3) How to use Sumox 250mg Oral Drops?
Ans. It is usually taken twice or thrice a day (every 12 or 8 hours) with or without food. Consult your doctor before taking this medicine.
Q.4) How does Sumox 250mg Oral Drops work?
Ans. Sumox 250mg Oral Drops contains Amoxicillin. Amoxicillin kills bacteria by binding to and inactivating penicillin-binding proteins on the inner bacterial cell wall; weakening the bacterial cell wall and causing lysis.
Q.5) Is Sumox 250mg Oral Drops safe to use?
Ans. It is safe to use Sumox 250mg Oral Drops if you are not allergic to antibiotics and Amoxicillin. To avoid an adverse reaction, consult your doctor if you are already taking other medicines.
Q.6) What are the side effects of Sumox 250mg Oral Drops?
Ans. The common side effects of Sumox 250mg Oral Drops are Allergic Reaction, Anaphylaxis, Fever, Rash, Jaundice, Hepatic Dysfunction, Nausea, Vomiting.
Q.7) Is Sumox 250mg Oral Drops banned in India?
Ans. Sumox 250mg Oral Drops is not banned in India, but you need a valid prescription to buy this medicine.
Q.8) Can I consume alcohol while taking Sumox 250mg Oral Drops?
Ans. Please avoid drinking alcohol while taking Sumox 250mg Oral Drops. Heavy drinking alcohol may increase the risk of side effects.
Q.9) How long does the effect of Sumox 250mg Oral Drops last?
Ans. Effect of Sumox 250mg Oral Drops lasts for an average of 8-12 hours.
All substitutes for Sumox 250mg Oral Drops
For information purpose only. Refer to a healthcare professionals before consuming any medicines and/or drugs.
Interactions
Drug :-
allopurinol: Increased risk of rash.
chloramphenicol, erythromycins, sulfonamides, tetracyclines: Reduced bactericidal effect of amoxicillin.
methotrexate: Increased risk of methotrexate toxicity.
oral contraceptives with estrogen: Possibly reduced effectiveness of contraceptive.
probenecid: Increased amoxicillin effects.
