Novamox Paediatric Drops

Composition of Novamox Paediatric Drops

Novamox Paediatric Drops contains Amoxycillin (100mg). It belongs to the Aminopenicillin (beta-lactam penicillin antibiotic) class of medicines.

Uses of Novamox Paediatric Drops

• Bacterial infections in infants/children such as ear infection (otitis media)
• throat/tonsil infections
• sinusitis
• chest/lung infections (bronchitis
• pneumonia)
• urinary tract infections
• skin and soft tissue infections caused by susceptible organisms

Key benefits

• Treats common bacterial infections in children
• Effective against susceptible respiratory pathogens
• Helps in ear/throat/sinus infections
• Suitable paediatric drop formulation
• Prevents complications when full course is completed

How Novamox Paediatric Drops works

Amoxicillin is a penicillin-class antibiotic. It kills bacteria by inhibiting bacterial cell wall synthesis, leading to cell lysis. It is effective only against bacterial (not viral) infections.

How to take Novamox Paediatric Drops

Oral drops. Shake well before use. Measure dose with a calibrated dropper/syringe and give as prescribed by the doctor; dose is based on child’s weight and infection severity. Can be given with or without food (giving with food may reduce stomach upset). Complete the full prescribed course.

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

Take it as soon as you remember. If your next dose is almost due, skip the one you missed — never take two doses together to catch up.

If you take too much

An overdose of this medicine can cause vomiting, severe loose motions and, rarely, fits. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Novamox Paediatric Drops

Most side effects of Novamox Paediatric are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Diarrhoea
• nausea
• vomiting
• abdominal pain
• skin rash
• oral/vaginal thrush

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Novamox Paediatric Drops

Warnings and precautions

Schedule H: use only on prescription. Do not use in patients with allergy to amoxicillin/penicillins; use with caution in cephalosporin allergy. Stop and seek urgent care if signs of severe allergy occur (wheezing, swelling, widespread rash). Use caution in kidney disease (dose adjustment may be needed). Prolonged use may cause superinfection; monitor for severe diarrhoea (possible C. difficile). May affect some lab tests (e.g., urine glucose).

Do not take Novamox Paediatric if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Not for anyone with a known penicillin allergy.

Interactions with other medicines

Probenecid (increases amoxicillin levels), allopurinol (increased risk of rash), warfarin/acenocoumarol (may increase bleeding risk—monitor INR), methotrexate (increased toxicity), oral typhoid vaccine (reduced efficacy)

How to store Novamox Paediatric Drops

Store below 25°C, protected from light and moisture. Keep tightly closed and out of reach of children. Follow label instructions for reconstitution (if supplied as dry syrup) and discard after the advised period.

Expert advice for Novamox Paediatric Drops

Complete the entire course of antibiotics without stopping the medicine in between. Doing so may cause the bacteria to multiply again, become resistant, or cause another infection. Make sure your child drinks plenty of water if they develop diarrhea as a side effect. Conditions like common cold and flu are caused by viruses. Never use this medicine for such conditions. Give Novamox Paediatric Drops to your child only for their current infection. Avoid storing the medicine for future use as it is impossible to judge whether the same medicine would work for any future illnesses. Stop this medicine and immediately report to your child’s doctor in case your child develops an itchy rash, facial swelling, or breathing difficulties while taking this medicine. Novamox Paediatric Drops is used to treat infections caused by bacteria. Finish the prescribed course, even if you start to feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection come back and harder to treat. Diarrhea may occur as a side effect. Taking probiotics along with Novamox Paediatric Drops may help. Talk to your doctor if you notice bloody stools or develop abdominal cramps. Take it with food and plenty of fluids to avoid an upset stomach. Stop taking this medicine and inform your doctor immediately if you develop an itchy rash, swelling of the face, throat or tongue or breathing difficulties while taking it.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

Cipla Ltd

Therapeutic class:

Antibiotic

Drug class:

Aminopenicillin (beta-lactam penicillin antibiotic)

Chemical class:

Penicillins