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Ospamox Tablet 1000mg

Ospamox Tablet 1000mg

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Ospamox is a penicillin antibiotic, which is given to treat the infections caused by bacteria.

Rs. 270

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  • Urinary tract infection
  • Sinusitis
  • Otitis media
  • Upper respiratory tract infection
  • Lower respiratory tract infection
  • Community-acquired pneumonia
  • Salmonellosis
  • Infections of the oral cavity
  • Lyme disease
  • Prophylaxis for anthrax exposure
  • Meningitis
  • Endocarditis
  • H. Pylori infection
  • Skin infections
  • Typhoid fever
  • Parathyroid fever
  • Prosthetic joints infection

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Price of Ospamox Tablet 1000mg

The price of Ospamox Tablet 1000mg in Pakistan is Rs. 270

Ospamox Tablet Uses

This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Using any antibiotic when it is not needed can cause it to not work for future infections. Amoxicillin is also used with other medications to treat stomach/intestinal ulcers caused by the bacteria H. pylori and to prevent the ulcers from returning.

How to use Ospamox Tablet 1000mg?

  • Try to space the doses evenly throughout the day. If you take it 3 times a day, this could be first thing in the morning, mid-afternoon and at bedtime.
  • You can take Ospamox before or after food.
  • Swallow Ospamox tablets whole with a drink of water. Do not chew or break them.

Ospamox Side Effects

The side effects of Ospamox are as follows:

  • Abdominal pain
  • Vomit containing coffee grounds
  • Blood in stool
  • Constipation
  • Black stools
  • Acid reflux
  • Anemia
  • Elevation of live enzymes
  • Diarrhea
  • Serum sickness
  • Rise of infections
  • Crystalluria

Drug Interactions

Ospamox is a penicillin antibiotic. It may interact with the following drugs. A drug interaction does not mean that you stop taking the medicine on your own. But you must tell your healthcare provider about it. 

  • Probenecid
  • Blood thinners like warfarin 
  • Allopurinol 
  • Oral birth control pills containing estrogen and progesterone.
  • Other antibiotics like chloramphenicol, tetracyclines, sulfonamides, and macrolides.

To avoid drug interactions, you must give a complete history to the healthcare provider about other health conditions you have and what medicines you have been taking. At times, a dose adjustment can help prevent drug interaction.

Storage Conditions

  • Keep the product out of the reach and sight of children.
  • Store it at room temperature.
  • Do not use it after the mentioned expiry date.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the price of Ospamox Tablet 1000mg in Pakistan?

The Ospamox Tablet 1000mg price in Pakistan is Rs. 270

What is Ospamox Tablet 1000mg used for?

Ospamox Tablet 1000mg is used in the following conditions:
  • Urinary tract infection
  • Sinusitis
  • Otitis media
  • Upper respiratory tract infection
  • Lower respiratory tract infection
  • Community-acquired pneumonia
  • Salmonellosis
  • Infections of the oral cavity
  • Lyme disease
  • Prophylaxis for anthrax exposure
  • Meningitis
  • Endocarditis
  • H. Pylori infection
  • Skin infections
  • Typhoid fever
  • Parathyroid fever
  • Prosthetic joints infection

What is Ospamox Tablet 1000mg composed of?

Ospamox Tablet 1000mg is composed of:
  • Amoxicillin

Do you need a prescription to buy Ospamox Tablet 1000mg?

To buy Ospamox Tablet 1000mg you must have a prescription signed by your doctor.

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