Apimox-250 Capsule is used to treat certain bacterial infections. These include bacterial infections of the ear, nose, or throat, reproductive tract infections or urinary system infections such as UTI, and skin or respiratory system infections including pneumonia. Apimox is also used to treat bacterial infections in other parts of the body including in teeth from a dental abscess, in the joints, in the blood or heart, and bacterial infections in the brain or the spinal cord caused by bacterial meningitis. Apimox is also used to treat tick-borne bacterial infections, also called as, Lyme disease. It is a prescription medicine. This medicine works by preventing growth of bacteria in the body.

Apimox-250 Capsule may also be taken in combination with other medicines to treat certain conditions as recommended by the doctor. Apimox-250 Capsule is used together with Clarithromycin, or Lansoprazole to treat infections caused by bacteria (Helicobacter pylori) and duodenal ulcer disease. This combination is used to reduce bacterial resistance and to maintain the effectiveness of Apimox. Apimox is also used alone with lansoprazole in the patient cannot use clarithromycin.

When not to use
Apimox-250 Capsule will not work against viral infections. Also, this medicine should be used only to treat infections that are proven to be caued by bacteria or strongly suspected to be caused by bacteria.

Penicillin-class Antibacterial
Apimox belongs to a class of medicines called Penicillin-class Antibacterial. Penicillin are a group of antibiotics that are used to treat and prevent different type of bacterial infections.

Apimox-250 Capsule is used to treat certain bacterial infections. These include bacterial infections of the ear, nose, or throat, reproductive tract infections or urinary system infections such as UTI, and skin or respiratory system infections including pneumonia. Apimox-250 Capsule is also used to treat bacterial infections in other parts of the body including in teeth from a dental abscess, in the joints, in the blood or heart, and bacterial infections in the brain or the spinal cord caused by bacterial meningitis. Apimox-250 Capsule is also used to treat tick-borne bacterial infections, also called as, Lyme disease. It is a prescription medicine. This medicine works by preventing growth of bacteria in the body.

Typical Dosage

The typical dose of Amoxicillin is 250-500 mg every 8 hours or 500-875 mg in 12 hours depending on the severity of the infection. The usual dose for children is 20-40 mg/kg/day (9.09-18.18 mg/lb/day) in a divided dose every 8 hours or 25-45 mg/kg/day (11.36-20.45 mg/lb/day) in a divided dose every 12 hours depending on the patients condition. This medicine is typically used for a period of 2-3 days till after the symptoms of the infection disappear for bacterial infections. This medicine is not known to be habit-forming.

This medicine should be used on an as-needed basis. You should continue to use this medicine as directed by the doctor even if you feel well.

If you are using the chewable tablet form of this medicine, make sure you chew the medicine before you swallow it.

Use in Children
If you are giving Amoxicillin to a child, be sure to use a product that is meant for children. Before giving this medicine to a child, use the child’s weight or age to find the right dose from the product package. You can also read the dosage section of this page to know the correct dose for your child. Else, consult with your doctor and follow their recommendation.