Promox 125 mg/5 ml (Powder for Suspension)
100 ml bottle: ৳ 46.00
Medicine Details
Category | Details |
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Generic | Amoxicillin trihydrate |
Company | Chemist laboratories ltd |
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Indications
- Treatment of ear, nose, and throat infections
- Treatment of lower respiratory tract infections
- Treatment of skin and soft tissue infections
- Treatment of genito-urinary tract infections
- Treatment of venereal diseases
- Short-term therapy for 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 of 250-500 mg three times daily
- Children dosage of 125-250 mg three times daily
- Specific dosages for severe infections, respiratory infections, otitis media, pneumonia, dental abscess, urinary tract infections, and gonorrhea
Administration
- Reconstituted suspension can be added to milk, fruit juice, or water for administration
Interaction
- Concurrent use with Probenecid may increase and prolong blood levels of Promox
- May affect gut flora and reduce efficacy of oral contraceptives
Contraindications
- Contraindicated in penicillin hypersensitive patients
Side Effects
- Mild and transient side effects include diarrhea, indigestion, rash
- Rare occurrence of pseudo-membranous colitis
Pregnancy & Lactation
- US FDA pregnancy category B
- Should be used during pregnancy only if clearly needed
- Excreted in human milk, caution in lactating mothers
Precautions & Warnings
- Risk of superinfections with mycotic or bacterial pathogens
- Immediate discontinuation and appropriate therapy if superinfections occur
Therapeutic Class
- Belongs to the therapeutic class of broad spectrum penicillins
Reconstitution
- For Amoxycillin 500 mg Injection: Intramuscular and Intravenous reconstitution instructions
Storage Conditions
- Keep in a dry place away from light and heat
- Keep out of the reach of children