Amotid F 250 mg/5 ml (Powder for Suspension)
100 ml bottle: ৳ 100.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Amoxicillin trihydrate |
| Company | Biopharma limited |
| Also available as |
Title
- Amotid F
Categories
- Antibiotics
- Medication
Description
- Broad spectrum penicillin effective against a wide range of Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria
Indications
- Ear, nose and throat infections
- Lower respiratory tract infections
- Skin and soft tissue infections
- Genito-urinary tract infections
- Venereal disease
- Dental abscess
- H. pylori infection and duodenal ulcer disease
Pharmacology
- Inhibition of biosynthesis of cell wall
- Stable in the presence of gastric acid
- Rapid absorption after oral administration
- Widely distributed in body tissues and fluids
Dosage
- Adult dosage: 250 mg three times daily, increasing up to 500 mg three times daily for severe infections
- Children dosage: 125 mg three times daily, increasing up to 250 mg three times daily for severe infections
Administration
- Reconstituted suspension can be administered by adding to milk, fruit juice, or water
Interaction
- Concurrent use with Probenecid may result in increased and prolonged blood levels
Contraindications
- Contraindicated in penicillin hypersensitive patients
Side Effects
- Mild and transient side effects like diarrhoea, indigestion, rash
- Rare reports of pseudo-membranous colitis
Pregnancy & Lactation
- US FDA pregnancy category B
- Excreted in human milk, caution during lactation
Precautions & Warnings
- Possibility of superinfections with mycotic or bacterial pathogens
- Caution in lactating mothers
Therapeutic Class
- Broad spectrum penicillins
Reconstitution
- Intramuscular and intravenous reconstitution guidelines provided
Storage Conditions
- Keep in a dry place away from light and heat, out of reach of children