Bactamox 125 mg/1.25 ml (Pediatric Drops)
15 ml bottle: ৳ 35.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Amoxicillin trihydrate |
| Company | Renata limited |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Ear, nose and throat infections
- Lower respiratory tract infections
- Skin and soft tissue infections
- Genito-urinary tract infections
- Venereal disease
- Dental abscess
Pharmacology
Broad spectrum penicillin effective against a wide range of bacteria
Dosage
- Adult: 250 mg three times daily, increasing up to 500 mg three times daily for severe infections
- Children: 125 mg three times daily, increasing up to 250 mg three times daily for severe infections
- Special Cases:
- Severe or recurrent purulent respiratory infection: 3 gm every 12 hours
- Otitis media: Recommended dose is 1 g three times daily for adults and 40 mg/kg body weight daily in 3 divided doses for children (max. 3 g daily)
- Pneumonia: Recommended dose is 500-1000 mg three times daily
- Dental abscess: Recommended dose is 3 gm, repeated after 10-12 hours
- Urinary tract infections: Recommended dose is 3 gm, repeated after 10-12 hours
- Gonorrhoea: Single dose of 2-3 gm with Probenecid 1 gm is recommended (Probenecid is contraindicated in children under 2 years)
- In renal impairment: it may be necessary to reduce the total daily dosage
Administration
Reconstituted suspension can be administered by adding the required amount of suspension to milk, fruit juice, water and should then be taken immediately
Interaction
- Concurrent use of Bactamox and Probenecid may result in increased and prolonged blood levels of Bactamox
- Bactamox may affect the gut flora, leading to lower estrogen reabsorption and reduced efficacy of combined oral estrogen/progesterone contraceptives
Contraindications
Amoxicillin is contraindicated in penicillin hypersensitive patients
Side Effects
- Diarrhoea
- Indigestion
- Rash
- Pseudo-membranous colitis (rarely reported)
Pregnancy & Lactation
US FDA pregnancy category of Amoxicillin is B. Caution should be exercised when Amoxicillin is administered to a lactating mother
Precautions & Warnings
The possibility of superinfections with mycotic or bacterial pathogens should be kept in mind during therapy
Therapeutic Class
Broad spectrum penicillins
Reconstitution
- Amoxycillin 500 mg Injection:
- Intramuscular: Add 2.5 ml water for injection to Amoxycillin 500 mg injection vial
- Intravenous: Dissolve Amoxycillin 500 mg injection in 10 ml water for injection
Storage Conditions
Keep in a dry place away from light and heat. Keep out of the reach of children