Cenmox
Cenmox is amoxicillin in 250mg and 500mg capsules, a penicillin antibiotic for bacterial chest, urinary, skin, ear and dental infections. Packs suit a full course.
All strengths and pack prices
| Strength | Pack | Price | Per capsule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 250mg | 20 capsules | $11.00 | $0.55 |
| 250mg | 30 capsules | $15.30 | $0.51 |
| 250mg | 60 capsules | $27.00 | $0.45 |
| 250mg | 90 capsules | $37.80 | $0.42 |
| 250mg | 120 capsules | $43.20 | $0.36 |
| 250mg | 180 capsules | $55.80 | $0.31 |
| 250mg | 270 capsules | $70.20 | $0.26 |
| 250mg | 360 capsules | $64.80 | $0.18 |
| 500mg | 10 capsules | $10.20 | $1.02 |
| 500mg | 20 capsules | $17.00 | $0.85 |
| 500mg | 30 capsules | $23.10 | $0.77 |
| 500mg | 60 capsules | $42.60 | $0.71 |
| 500mg | 90 capsules | $55.80 | $0.62 |
| 500mg | 120 capsules | $62.40 | $0.52 |
| 500mg | 180 capsules | $79.20 | $0.44 |
| 500mg | 270 capsules | $97.20 | $0.36 |
| 500mg | 360 capsules | $108.00 | $0.30 |
- Category
- Antibiotics
- Active ingredient
- Amoxicillin
- Route
- Oral
- Form
- Capsule
- Strengths
- 250/500mg
Shipped in a discreet, unmarked envelope.
Details
- Conditions
- Bacterial infections
- Therapeutic Class
- Antibacterial
- Pharmacological Class
- Penicillin-like Antibiotic
- Minor Side Effects
- Nausea, Diarrhoea
- Moderate Side Effects
- Skin rash
- Dosage Forms
- Capsule
- Administration Route
- Oral
- Manufacturer
- Centaur Pharma
- Onset Time
- 1 hour
- Duration
- 6–8 hours
- Storage Instructions
- Store in a cool, dry place.
- Drug Interactions
- Methotrexate, Probenecid
FAQ
Which Cenmox strengths and pack sizes can I order?
Cenmox comes as 250mg and 500mg capsules. Packs run from 20 to 360 capsules for 250mg and from 10 to 360 capsules for 500mg. Larger packs cost less per capsule.
Can a large Cenmox order be split for delivery?
Very large Cenmox orders over 120 units may be split into several parcels. Each parcel ships in plain, unbranded packaging, and delivery is by tracked courier in 5 to 9 business days with online tracking or standard airmail in 14 to 21 business days, up to 30, untracked.
What are the alternative names for Cenmox and amoxicillin?
Cenmox is a branded generic of amoxicillin, the ingredient in Trimox and Amoxil. Amoxicillin is also sold as Almox, Mox, Moxikind and Novamox. Here, amoxicillin can be bought online as Cenmox, and also as generic Trimox, generic Amoxil and amoxicillin tablets. These are generics, not the original brand.
How long does a course of Cenmox usually last?
Most courses run for 5 to 10 days, and the exact length depends on the infection being treated. Some conditions, such as H. pylori infection, need a longer course alongside other medicines.
Can I drink alcohol with Cenmox?
There is no interaction between amoxicillin and alcohol, so you do not have to avoid a drink. Heavy drinking can make the nausea or stomach upset that the capsules sometimes cause noticeably worse.
What is the difference between Cenmox 250mg and Cenmox 500mg?
Both capsules hold the same antibiotic, amoxicillin; the 500mg version simply packs twice as much into each capsule. For many infections the higher strength means fewer capsules per dose.
Does Cenmox make the pill less effective?
No. Amoxicillin does not weaken hormonal contraception, so the pill, patch or ring keeps working as usual. The antibiotics that do interfere are the enzyme-inducing ones, rifampicin and rifabutin.
About Cenmox
What Cenmox capsules treat
Cenmox is amoxicillin, a penicillin-type antibiotic, in 250mg and 500mg capsules. It blocks the wall bacteria build around themselves, so they stop growing and the infection clears. It has no effect on viral illnesses such as colds and flu.
Amoxicillin is used for chest infections such as pneumonia and bronchitis, ear, nose and throat infections including sinusitis and middle-ear infection, urinary tract infections, and skin and dental infections. It is also part of combination treatment for H. pylori, the bacterium behind many stomach ulcers.
Day three, and you feel fine
That is the moment capsules get left in the pack, and it is the wrong moment to stop: an infection that is only half cleared tends to return, and the bacteria that survive a short course are the ones that resist the next one. Twice a day means morning and evening; three times a day means about every eight hours, each capsule with water. If your stomach protests, take it with food, which does not blunt the antibiotic.
Side effects people notice
Nausea, diarrhoea, vomiting and a mild rash are the usual complaints and often ease as treatment goes on. Teeth can look yellow, brown or grey for a while, then return to their normal colour.
Some reactions need help straight away. Swelling of the face, lips, tongue or throat, wheezing, or difficulty breathing or swallowing is a serious allergic reaction and needs emergency treatment. Blistering or peeling skin, spreading hives or intense itching mean the capsules should be stopped. Vomiting or diarrhoea that begins within a few hours of a dose and does not settle is a further warning sign.
Other medicines, and keeping the capsules
Allopurinol, used for gout, makes a rash more likely while you are on amoxicillin. Amoxicillin can also sharpen the effect of warfarin and similar blood thinners, so bruising or bleeding may show up more easily. Capsules store well in their original pack, away from damp and strong light.
Cenmox, Amoxil and Trimox
Cenmox 250mg and 500mg capsules sit alongside Amoxicillin tablets in the same two strengths, Amoxil capsules (250mg, 500mg, 625mg, 1000mg), and Trimox capsules in 250mg and 500mg. The difference is the brand name and the strengths on offer — the antibiotic inside is the same. Strengths above 500mg come only under the Amoxil name.
Sources
- Amoxicillin: MedlinePlus Drug Information — MedlinePlus / National Library of Medicine
- Bacterial infections - symptoms, causes and treatments - Healthdirect — Healthdirect Australia