Amocin 500 mg (Capsule)
Unit Price: ৳ 6.70 (5 x 10: ৳ 335.00)
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Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Amoxicillin trihydrate |
| Company | Pacific pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
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 disease
- Short-term therapy for dental abscess
Pharmacology
- Broad spectrum penicillin
- Effective against Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria
- Inhibits biosynthesis of cell wall
- Stable in the presence of gastric acid
- Rapidly absorbed after oral administration
- Widely distributed in body tissues and fluids
Dosage
- Adult dosage: 250 mg three times daily
- Adult dosage for severe infections: 500 mg three times daily
- Children's dosage: 125 mg three times daily
- Children's dosage for severe infections: 250 mg three times daily
- Recommended dosage for severe or recurrent purulent respiratory infection: 3 gm every 12 hours
- Recommended dosage for otitis media: 1 g three times daily for adults, 40 mg/kg body weight daily in 3 divided doses for children (max. 3 g daily)
- Recommended dosage for pneumonia: 500-1000 mg three times daily
- Recommended dosage for dental abscess: 3 gm, repeated after 10-12 hours
- Recommended dosage for urinary tract infections: 3 gm, repeated after 10-12 hours
- Recommended dosage for gonorrhea: Single dose of 2-3 gm with Probenecid 1 gm
Administration
- Reconstituted suspension can be administered by adding it to milk, fruit juice, or water
Interaction
- Concurrent use with Probenecid may result in increased and prolonged blood levels
- May affect gut flora, leading to lower estrogen reabsorption and reduced efficacy of oral contraceptives
Contraindications
- Contraindicated in penicillin hypersensitive patients
Side Effects
- Mild and transient side effects
- May include diarrhea, indigestion, or rash
- Rare reports of pseudo-membranous colitis
Pregnancy & Lactation
- US FDA pregnancy category B
- Use during pregnancy only if clearly needed
- Excreted in human milk, caution should be exercised when administered to a lactating mother
Precautions & Warnings
- Possible superinfections with mycotic or bacterial pathogens
- Discontinue if superinfections occur and institute appropriate therapy
Therapeutic Class
- Broad spectrum penicillins
Reconstitution
- Intramuscular reconstitution: Add 2.5 ml water for injection to Amoxycillin 500 mg injection vial
- Intravenous reconstitution: 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