{"id":20625,"date":"2022-04-07T10:56:13","date_gmt":"2022-04-07T10:56:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/?p=20625"},"modified":"2022-12-06T07:27:15","modified_gmt":"2022-12-06T07:27:15","slug":"penomax","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/penomax\/","title":{"rendered":"Penomax &#8211; Pivmecillinam Hydrochloride Uses, Dose And Side Effects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Penomax 200 mg, 400 mg Pivmecillinam Hydrochloride Film-coated Tablets<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Penomax Is And What Penomax Used For<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The active substance in Penomax, pivmecillinam, is an&nbsp;antibiotic&nbsp;that belongs to a group of medicines called&nbsp;penicillins.&nbsp;Penomax works by killing the bacteria that cause&nbsp;infection.&nbsp;If&nbsp;an infection&nbsp;is not treated, the bacteria can continue to grow in your body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Penomax used for<\/strong> to treat urinary tract infections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pivmecillinam contained in Penomax may also be approved for the treatment of other conditions not mentioned in this product information.&nbsp;Ask your doctor, pharmacist, or another healthcare professional if you have any further questions, and always follow their instructions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What You Need To Know Before You Take Penomax<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do Not Take Penomax<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>If you are allergic to pivmecillinam or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6)<\/li><li>If you\u00a0are allergic to\u00a0penicillin\u00a0or\u00a0cephalosporins<\/li><li>If you have a known narrowing of the esophagus and\/or obstruction in the gastrointestinal tract<\/li><li>If you have a known hereditary metabolic disorder such as the condition that can reduce the amount of a substance called carnitine in your body<\/li><li>If you have a known hereditary metabolic disorder that causes you to have too much acid in your blood (acidemia) or urine (aciduria).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Warnings And Cautions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse before taking Penomax if:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>You have known\u00a0porphyria\u00a0(a rare metabolic disorder)<\/li><li>You have known carnitine (\u00a0amino acid\u00a0) deficiency<\/li><li>You have unstable\u00a0diabetes\u00a0or abnormally low muscle mass<\/li><li>You experience severe <a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/diseases\/diarrhea-in-children\/\">diarrhea<\/a> during treatment with Penomax<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other Medicines And Penomax<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medicines.&nbsp;The effect of certain medicines may be affected and some medicines may affect the effect of Penomax if used at the same time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You must tell your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicines:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Methotrexate (used to treat rheumatism, <a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/diseases\/getting-a-cancer-message\/\">cancer<\/a>, and\u00a0psoriasis\u00a0)<\/li><li>Probenecid (used to treat\u00a0gout\u00a0)<\/li><li>Valproic acid\u00a0or\u00a0valproate\u00a0(medicines used to treat\u00a0epilepsy\u00a0)<\/li><li>Any other\u00a0antibiotic\u00a0(for the treatment of\u00a0infections, such as erythromycin or\u00a0tetracycline\u00a0).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Penomax With Food And Drink<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The tablets should be swallowed whole with at least half a glass of liquid while sitting or standing up (see section 3. How to take Penomax).&nbsp;You must take the medicine with plenty of fluids.&nbsp;This prevents you from getting&nbsp;inflammation&nbsp;in the esophagus.&nbsp;Read section 4 of this leaflet so that you know the signs if this happens to you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pregnancy, Breastfeeding, And Fertility<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant, or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Pregnancy<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Penomax can be used during pregnancy if your doctor thinks it is necessary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Breast-feeding<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Penomax can be used during breastfeeding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Fertility<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>No clinical fertility studies have been performed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Driving And Using Machines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Penomax has no or negligible influence on the ability to drive and use machines.&nbsp;Contact your doctor if you experience any&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;that may prevent you from driving or using machines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You are responsible for assessing whether you are fit to drive a motor vehicle or perform work that requires sharpened attention.&nbsp;One of the factors that can affect your ability in these respects is the use of drugs due to their effects and\/or&nbsp;side effects.&nbsp;Descriptions of these effects and&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;can be found in other sections.&nbsp;Read all the information in this leaflet for guidance.&nbsp;If you are not sure, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How To Take Penomax<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor or pharmacist has told you.\u00a0Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.<\/li><li><strong>Use for children and adolescents<\/strong>.<ul><li>The recommended\u00a0dose\u00a0for\u00a0<strong>adults and adolescents<\/strong>\u00a0is:<\/li><li>200\u2011400 mg 3 times daily.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>The recommended\u00a0dose\u00a0for\u00a0<strong>children over 5 years<\/strong>\u00a0is:<ul><li><strong>Penomax 200 mg English<\/strong> 3 times daily.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>Take the tablets in a sitting or standing position.\u00a0Drink at least half a glass of water or other beverage while taking the tablet.\u00a0The tablets should preferably be taken with a meal to avoid stomach upset.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If You Take More Penomax Than You Should<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have ingested too much medicine or if e.g.&nbsp;If a child has ingested the medicine, contact a doctor or hospital for an assessment of the risk and advice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An\u00a0overdose\u00a0is likely to cause <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Nausea<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/diseases\/stomach-disease-diarrhea-and-vomiting\/\">Vomiting<\/a><\/li><li>Inflammation\u00a0of the stomach <ul><li>Gastritis\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If You Forget To Take Penomax<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Take the missed&nbsp;dose&nbsp;as soon as you remember.&nbsp;Take the following&nbsp;dose&nbsp;only after 4 hours so that the amount of medicine is kept at a steady level in the body.&nbsp;Then continue to take the medicine as&nbsp;prescribed.&nbsp;Remember to take the medicine regularly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not take a double&nbsp;dose&nbsp;to make up for a forgotten&nbsp;dose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If You Stop Taking Penomax<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Take the tablets for as long as your doctor prescribes them.&nbsp;You must take the entire course of treatment, even if you feel better after a few days.&nbsp;If you stop taking the medicine too soon, your symptoms may return.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Possible Penomax Side Effects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Like all medicines, this medicine can cause&nbsp;side effects, although not everybody gets them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Important&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;are to look out for<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Contact a doctor immediately if you get any of the following symptoms.\u00a0You may have had an allergic reaction (a very rare <strong>Penomax side effects <\/strong>that may affect up to 1 in 10,000 people):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>You have difficulty breathing<\/li><li>Your face or neck swells up<\/li><li>Your skin develops severe rashes or areas of sudden swelling.<\/li><li>You must get\u00a0emergency\u00a0medical help if you have the following symptoms:<ul><li>Severe diarrhea<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This can be caused by\u00a0inflammation\u00a0of the colon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Other possible&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;are<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Common Penomax side effects:<\/strong>\u00a0may affect up to 1 in 10 people<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Nausea<\/li><li>Vomiting<\/li><li>Diarrhea<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Uncommon&nbsp;side effects:<\/strong>&nbsp;may affect up to 1 in 100 people<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Rash<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Rare&nbsp;side effects:<\/strong>&nbsp;may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Hives<\/li><li>Decreased concentration of the amino acid carnitine in your body (which can cause <a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/diseases\/fatigue-syndrome\/\">fatigue<\/a> or muscle weakness).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Very rare side effects:<\/strong>&nbsp;may affect up to 1 in 10,000 people<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Altered blood levels (decreased number of\u00a0leukocytes\u00a0or\u00a0platelets, increased number of\u00a0eosinophils\u00a0)<\/li><li>Inflammation\u00a0of the esophagus<\/li><li>Disorder of liver function<\/li><li>Drug-induced <a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/diseases\/cold\/\">fever<\/a><\/li><li>Superinfection of\u00a0Candida<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How To Store Penomax<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.<\/li><li>Do not use this medicine after the expiry date (EXP \ud83d\ude42 which is stated on the blister, carton, and can.\u00a0The expiration date is the last day of the specified month.<\/li><li>Jar: Close the jar tightly.\u00a0Moisture sensitive.<\/li><li>Blister: Do not store above 30 \u00b0 C.\u00a0Store in the original package.\u00a0Moisture sensitive.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste.&nbsp;Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required.&nbsp;These measures will help to protect the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contents Of The Pack And Other Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Marketing Authorization Holder And Manufacturer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Content declaration<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The active substance is pivmecillinam hydrochloride.&nbsp;Each film-coated tablet contains 200 mg or 400 mg.<\/li><li>The other ingredients in the tablet core are microcrystalline cellulose and magnesium stearate.<\/li><li>The other ingredients in the film coating are hypromellose and triacetin.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What the medicine looks like and the contents of the pack<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Penomax 200 mg English <em>film-coated tablets:<\/em><\/li><li>White to off-white round, biconvex film-coated tablets marked with \u201cF\u201d on one side and \u201c48\u201d on the other side.<\/li><li><em><strong>Penomax 400 mg<\/strong> film-coated tablets:<\/em><ul><li>White to off-white, oval, biconvex film-coated tablets with beveled edges, marked with \u201cT\u201d on one side and \u201c64\u201d on the other side.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><em>Pack sizes<\/em>\u00a0:<ul><li>200 mg film-coated tablets:<\/li><li>Blisters: 9, 14, 15, 20, 30 and 40 tablets<\/li><li>Can: 9, 14, 15, 20, 30, 40 and 100 tablets.\u00a0The jar contains desiccant (bag of silica gel).<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Penomax 400 mg<\/strong> film-coated tablets:<ul><li>Blister: 10, 15, and 20 tablets.<\/li><li>Jar: 10, 15, and 20 tablets.\u00a0The jar contains desiccant (bag of silica gel).<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>Not all pack sizes may be marketed.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Marketing Authorisation Holder<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Orion Corporation<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Orionintie 1<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>FI-02200 Espoo<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Finland<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Manufacturer<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Orion 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