Wymox Sus 60 ml

Composition of Wymox Sus 60 ml

Wymox Sus 60 ml contains Amoxicillin 125 mg/5 ml (oral suspension). It belongs to the Aminopenicillin (Beta-lactam antibiotic) class of medicines.

Uses of Wymox Sus 60 ml

• Treatment of susceptible bacterial infections such as ear
• nose & throat infections (tonsillitis
• otitis media
• sinusitis)
• lower respiratory tract infections (bronchitis
• pneumonia)
• urinary tract infections
• skin and soft tissue infections
• and dental infections as prescribed by a doctor.

Key benefits

• Treats common bacterial ENT infections
• Helps in chest/respiratory bacterial infections
• Effective for urinary tract infections
• Treats skin and soft tissue infections
• Useful in dental bacterial infections

How Wymox Sus 60 ml works

Amoxicillin is a penicillin-type antibiotic. It kills bacteria by inhibiting bacterial cell wall synthesis, leading to rupture and death of susceptible bacteria. It does not work for viral infections such as common cold or flu.

How to take Wymox Sus 60 ml

Oral suspension: Shake well before each dose. Measure using a calibrated spoon/cup. Can be taken with or without food (take with food if it upsets the stomach). Dose and duration depend on age/weight and infection; complete the full prescribed course. Reconstitute as per label instructions if supplied as dry syrup.

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 the missed dose of Wymox Sus as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed one and carry on with the usual schedule. Do not take two doses together to make up for a missed dose.

If you take too much

Taking more Wymox Sus than prescribed can be harmful. If you suspect an overdose, contact a doctor or go to the nearest emergency department at once, and carry the pack or strip with you. In India the emergency number is 112.

Side effects of Wymox Sus 60 ml

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

• Nausea
• vomiting
• diarrhoea
• abdominal pain
• rash
• urticaria
• headache
• taste changes
• 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 Wymox Sus 60 ml

Warnings and precautions

Do not use if allergic to amoxicillin, penicillins, or cephalosporins (risk of severe hypersensitivity). Use with caution in infectious mononucleosis (higher risk of rash), kidney impairment (may need dose adjustment), and history of antibiotic-associated diarrhoea/colitis. Seek urgent care for breathing difficulty, facial swelling, severe rash, or persistent/watery/bloody diarrhoea. Use only for bacterial infections and do not stop early unless advised.

Interactions with other medicines

Warfarin/other anticoagulants (may increase INR/bleeding risk), methotrexate (increased toxicity), allopurinol (increased rash risk), probenecid (increases amoxicillin levels), oral typhoid vaccine (reduced effect), mycophenolate mofetil (reduced levels)

How to store Wymox Sus 60 ml

Store below 25°C, protected from light and moisture. If supplied as reconstituted suspension, store as per label (often refrigerated 2–8°C) and use within the stated period; do not freeze. Keep bottle tightly closed and out of reach of children.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

ABBOTT HEALTHCARE LIMITED

Therapeutic class:

Antibiotic

Drug class:

Aminopenicillin (Beta-lactam antibiotic)