Amotid 500 mg (Capsule)
Unit Price: ৳ 7.50 (10 x 10: ৳ 750.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 75.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Amoxicillin trihydrate |
| Company | Biopharma 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 treatment
- H. pylori infection treatment
- Duodenal ulcer disease treatment
Pharmacology
- Broad spectrum penicillin
- Effective against Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria
- Inhibition of cell wall biosynthesis
- Stable in gastric acid
- Rapid absorption after oral administration
Dosage
- Adult dosage: 250 mg three times daily
- Children dosage: 125 mg three times daily
- Severe or recurrent purulent respiratory infection: 3 gm every 12 hours
- Otitis media recommended dose: 1 g three times daily for adult
- Pneumonia recommended dose: 500-1000 mg three times daily
- Dental abscess recommended dose: 3 gm, repeated after 10-12 hours
- Urinary tract infections recommended dose: 3 gm, repeated after 10-12 hours
- Gonorrhoea recommended single dose: 2-3 gm with Probenecid 1 gm
Administration
- Reconstituted suspension can be administered by adding to milk, fruit juice, water
Interaction
- Concurrent use of Amotid and Probenecid may increase and prolong blood levels of Amotid
- Effect on gut flora may reduce estrogen reabsorption and efficacy of combined oral contraceptives
Contraindications
- Contraindicated in penicillin hypersensitive patients
Side Effects
- Mild and transient side effects
- Possible side effects: diarrhoea, indigestion, rash
- Rare occurrence of Pseudo-membranous colitis
Pregnancy & Lactation
- FDA pregnancy category B
- No adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women
- Excreted in human milk
- Caution advised when administered to lactating mothers
Precautions & Warnings
- Possibility of superinfections with mycotic or bacterial pathogens
- Appropriate therapy should be instituted in case of superinfections
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