Mox 125 mg/5 ml (Powder for Suspension)
100 ml bottle: ৳ 47.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Amoxicillin trihydrate |
| Company | Astra biopharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Treatment of infections in ear, nose, and throat
- Treatment of lower respiratory tract infections
- Treatment of skin and soft tissue infections
- Treatment of genito-urinary tract infections
- Treatment of venereal disease
- Treatment of dental abscess
- Triple therapy for H. pylori infection and duodenal ulcer disease
Pharmacology
- Broad spectrum penicillin
- Effective against Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria
- Inhibition of cell wall biosynthesis
- Stable in the presence of gastric acid
- Rapid absorption after oral administration
- Widely distributed in body tissues and fluids
Dosage
- Adult dosage: 250mg three times daily, increasing up to 500mg three times daily for severe infections
- Children dosage: 125mg three times daily, increasing up to 250mg three times daily for severe infections
- Specific dosages for severe or recurrent purulent respiratory infection, otitis media, pneumonia, dental abscess, urinary tract infections, and gonorrhea
- Adjustment in renal impairment
Administration
- Reconstituted suspension can be administered by adding to milk, fruit juice, or water
Interaction
- Concurrent use with Probenecid may increase and prolong blood levels
Contraindications
- Contraindicated in penicillin hypersensitive patients
Side Effects
- Mild and transient side effects
- May include diarrhea, indigestion, rash
- Rare reports of pseudo-membranous colitis
Pregnancy & Lactation
- US FDA pregnancy category B
- Excreted in human milk, caution during lactation
Precautions & Warnings
- Possibility of superinfections with mycotic or bacterial pathogens
Therapeutic Class
- Broad spectrum penicillins
Reconstitution
- Specific reconstitution instructions for intramuscular and intravenous administration
Storage Conditions
- Keep in a dry place away from light and heat
- Keep out of the reach of children