Pylomox 500 mg/750 mg/15 mg Kit
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Product introduction
Pylomox 500 mg/750 mg/15 mg Kit is a combination medicine used in the treatment of peptic ulcer disease by relieving the symptoms such as heartburn, indigestion, stomach pain, and irritation. It works by killing the ulcer-causing bacteria H. pylori.
Pylomox 500 mg/750 mg/15 mg Kit is taken without food in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. The dose you are given will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen. Let your healthcare team know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine.
The most common side effects are nausea, diarrhea, stomach pain, flatulence, loss of appetite, tiredness, headache, skin rash, dryness in mouth, and metallic taste. Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any side effects. This medicine can also cause sleepiness and dizziness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as it can worsen your sleepiness. Lifestyle modifications like having cold milk and avoiding hot tea, coffee, spicy food or chocolate can help you to get better results.
Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding. You should also tell your doctor if you have kidney diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you.
Pylomox 500 mg/750 mg/15 mg Kit is taken without food in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. The dose you are given will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen. Let your healthcare team know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine.
The most common side effects are nausea, diarrhea, stomach pain, flatulence, loss of appetite, tiredness, headache, skin rash, dryness in mouth, and metallic taste. Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any side effects. This medicine can also cause sleepiness and dizziness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as it can worsen your sleepiness. Lifestyle modifications like having cold milk and avoiding hot tea, coffee, spicy food or chocolate can help you to get better results.
Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding. You should also tell your doctor if you have kidney diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you.
Uses of Pylomox Kit
- Peptic ulcer disease
Benefits of Pylomox Kit
In Peptic ulcer disease
Peptic ulcer disease is a condition in which painful sores or ulcers develop in the inner lining of the stomach or gut (intestine). Pylomox 500 mg/750 mg/15 mg Kit reduces the amount of acid your stomach makes which prevents further damage to the ulcer as it heals naturally. You may be given other medicines along with this medicine depending on what caused the ulcer. You need to keep taking the medicine as it is prescribed for it to be effective, even if the symptoms seem to disappear.
Side effects of Pylomox Kit
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Pylomox
- Nausea
- Diarrhea
- Stomach pain
- Flatulence
- Indigestion
- Tiredness
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Skin rash
- Metallic taste
- Dryness in mouth
How to use Pylomox Kit
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label before use. Pylomox 500 mg/750 mg/15 mg Kit is to be taken empty stomach.
How Pylomox Kit works
Pylomox 500 mg/750 mg/15 mg Kit is a combination of 2 antibiotics, Tinidazole and Amoxycillin, and a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) Lansoprazole, which treat peptic ulcers caused by bacteria. Lansoprazole reduces the amount of acid in the stomach and allows healing of ulcers. Tinidazole kills bacteria and other microorganisms that cause infections by damaging their DNA. Amoxycillin works by preventing the formation of the bacterial protective covering that is essential for the survival of bacteria. Together, they treat your infection effectively.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
Consuming alcohol while taking Pylomox 500 mg/750 mg/15 mg Kit may cause symptoms such as flushing, increased heart beat, nausea, thirst, chest pain and low blood pressure (Disulfiram reaction).
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Pylomox 500 mg/750 mg/15 mg Kit may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Pylomox 500 mg/750 mg/15 mg Kit is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Pylomox 500 mg/750 mg/15 mg Kit may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Pylomox 500 mg/750 mg/15 mg Kit can have side effects and the symptoms (such as allergic reactions, dizziness and convulsions) may make you unfit to drive.
Pylomox 500 mg/750 mg/15 mg Kit can have side effects and the symptoms (such as allergic reactions, dizziness and convulsions) may make you unfit to drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
Pylomox 500 mg/750 mg/15 mg Kit should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Pylomox 500 mg/750 mg/15 mg Kit may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of this medicine is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Use of this medicine is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Pylomox 500 mg/750 mg/15 mg Kit is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Pylomox 500 mg/750 mg/15 mg Kit may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Pylomox Kit?
If you miss a dose of Pylomox 500 mg/750 mg/15 mg Kit, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
- Pylomox 500 mg/750 mg/15 mg Kit is a combination of three medicines which treats stomach/intestinal ulcers by killing the causative bacteria.
- Finish the prescribed course of medicine, even if you start to feel better. Stopping it early may make the ulcer come back and harder to treat.
- Stop taking Pylomox 500 mg/750 mg/15 mg Kit and inform your doctor immediately if you develop an itchy rash, swelling of the face, throat or tongue or breathing difficulties while taking it.
Fact Box
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
GASTRO INTESTINAL
Patient concerns
FAQs
Can I stop taking Pylomox 500 mg/750 mg/15 mg Kit when I feel better?
No, do not stop taking Pylomox 500 mg/750 mg/15 mg Kit and complete the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cured.
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- Amoxycillin. Research Triangle Park, North Carolina: GlaxoSmithKline; 2006. [Accessed 15 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
- Lansoprazole. Deerfield, Illinois: Takeda Pharmaceuticals; 1995 [revised Sep. 2012]. [Accessed 15 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
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Country of origin: India
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