Promox 125 mg/5 ml (Powder for Suspension)

100 ml bottle: ৳ 46.00

Medicine Details

Category Details
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

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