Novamox CV Drop

Your child’s medicine at a glance

Novamox CV Drop is an antibiotic medicine that helps treat bacterial infections of the ear, nose, throat, chest, lungs, teeth, skin, and urinary tract. It is capable of killing bacteria that have become resistant to other therapies.

You can give Novamox CV Drop to your child with or without food. It is better to give it with food as that helps increase absorption and decrease the risk of stomach upset. The doctor may prescribe giving it two to three times a day. Medicine dose depends on the severity of the infection, its type, and your child’s body weight and age. So, stick to the dose, time, and way prescribed. If your child vomits the medicine within 30 minutes of intake, let the child calm down and repeat the dose. Do not double dose if it's the time for the next dose.

Common side effects of this medicine include vomiting, diarrhea, and nausea. These side effects should diminish on their own. But, in case they persist or start bothering your child, consult the doctor. They may be able to help prevent or reduce the side effects.

Share your child’s entire medical history with the doctor, including any previous episode of allergy, heart problem, blood disorder, birth defects, airway obstruction, lung anomaly, gastrointestinal problem, skin disorder, liver impairment, and kidney malfunction. This information will assist the doctor in making dose alterations and for planning your child’s overall treatment.

Uses of Novamox CV Drop in children

• Treatment of Bacterial infections

Benefits of Novamox CV Drop for your child

In Treatment of Bacterial infections

Novamox CV Drop contains two different medicines, Amoxycillin and Clavulanic Acid, that work together to kill the bacteria that cause infections. Amoxycillin works by stopping the growth of bacteria. Clavulanic Acid reduces resistance and enhances the activity of Amoxycillin against bacteria.

This combination medicine can be used to treat many different bacterial infections such as ear, sinus, throat, lung, urinary tract, skin, teeth, joints, and bones. It usually makes you feel better within a few days, but you should continue taking it as prescribed even when you feel better to make sure that all bacteria are killed and do not become resistant.

Side effects of Novamox CV Drop in children

Novamox CV Drop does not pose serious side effects and is well-tolerated by children. In case the side effects do occur, they’re likely to subside once the body adapts to the medicine. Consult your child’s doctor if these side effects persist or bother your child. The most common side effects include-

Common side effects of Novamox CV

• Vomiting
• Nausea
• Diarrhea

How can I give Novamox CV Drop to my child?

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a marked dropper and take it as directed. Novamox CV Drop is to be taken with food.

How Novamox CV Drop works

Novamox CV Drop is an antibiotic. It has two active agents, amoxycillin and clavulanic acid. Amoxycillin works by preventing the formation of the bacterial protective covering (cell wall) essential for the survival of the bacteria. Whereas, clavulanic acid serves a special purpose of inhibiting an enzyme (beta-lactamase) that is produced by resistant bacteria. This makes the combination of amoxycillin and clavulanic acid an effective line of treatment for many types of infections.

Safety advice

Kidney

CAUTION

Novamox CV Drop should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Novamox CV Drop may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CAUTION

Novamox CV Drop should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Novamox CV Drop may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Consult with your child’s doctor before giving Novamox CV Drop to your child in case of a severe form of liver disease.

What if I forget to give Novamox CV Drop to my child?

You can give the missed dose as soon as you remember unless advised otherwise by the doctor. Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for the next dose. Do not give a double dose to catch up and follow the prescribed dosing schedule.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

Novamox CV Drop

₹110/Drop

Clamp 80mg/11.4mg Drop

Dr Reddy's Laboratories Ltd

₹150.25/drop

29% costlier

Augpen 80mg/11.4mg Drop

Zuventus Healthcare Ltd

₹105.7/drop

9% cheaper

Mox CV 91.4mg Drop

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd

₹95/drop

18% cheaper

Sensiclav 80 mg/11.4 mg Drop

Macleods Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

₹116.6/drop

same price

Curam 80 mg/11.4 mg Drop

Novartis India Ltd

₹55/drop

53% cheaper

Quick tips

• Your child must complete the entire course of antibiotics. Stopping too soon may cause the bacteria to multiply again, become resistant, or cause another infection.
• Your child may have a bitter taste in the mouth after the intake of Novamox CV Drop. Eating citrus fruit or sipping plenty of water or fruit juice may help.
• Encourage your child to drink plenty of water in case diarrhea develops as a side effect.
• Never give Novamox CV Drop until and unless prescribed by the doctor. You must also never share your child’s medicine with anyone else even if they show similar symptoms.
• Do not give Novamox CV Drop to treat common cold and flu-like symptoms caused by viruses.
• Never save medicine for future illnesses. It cannot be said whether the same medicine will work on future infections.
• Check ‘expiry’ before giving Novamox CV Drop to your child. Immediately discard all the expired medicines.
• Stop Novamox CV Drop immediately if your child develops an itchy rash, facial swelling, or breathing difficulty. Report to the doctor without any delay.