Cenmox
Amoxicillin capsules for respiratory tract infections and bacterial sinusitis. It can reduce the effectiveness of oral contraceptives.
- Category
- Respiratory Health
- Active ingredient
- Amoxicillin
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Capsule
- Strengths
- 500mg
Prescription and consultation requirements for Cenmox vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Cenmox details
- Conditions
- Respiratory Tract Infections · Bacterial Sinusitis
- Alternative names
- amoxicillin
- Therapeutic class
- Aminopenicillin
- Pharmacological class
- Beta-Lactam Antibiotic
- Contraindications
- hypersensitivity to penicillins; history of severe allergy to cephalosporins
- Minor side effects
- diarrhoea; nausea; vomiting
- Moderate side effects
- mild skin rash; oral thrush; headache
- Dosage forms
- Capsule
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Manufacturer
- Centurion Laboratories
- Onset Time
- 1–2 hours
- Duration
- 8 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- Allopurinol; Probenecid; Oral Contraceptives
- Age restrictions
- Approved for children, adolescents, and adults.
Serious side effects
anaphylaxis, requires immediate medical attention; clostridioides difficile-associated diarrhoea, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Amoxicillin capsules for respiratory tract infections and bacterial sinusitis. It can reduce the effectiveness of oral contraceptives.
Mechanism of action
Disrupts bacterial peptidoglycan cell wall replication, producing osmotic instability and lysis of infectious target bacteria.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Suitability during pregnancy depends on the specific medicine and individual circumstances. Confirm with a qualified clinician or pharmacist before use. Breastfeeding: Confirm breastfeeding suitability with a qualified clinician or pharmacist before use.