Amox 125 mg/1.25 ml (Pediatric Drops)
15 ml bottle: ৳ 28.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Amoxicillin trihydrate |
| Company | Doctors chemical works ltd |
| 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
- Dental abscess therapy
- H. pylori infection treatment
Pharmacology
- Broad spectrum penicillin
- Effective against Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria
- Inhibits biosynthesis of cell wall
- Stable in gastric acid
- Rapidly absorbed after oral administration
- Widely distributed in body tissues and fluids
Dosage
- Adult dosage: 250 mg three times daily
- Increase to 500 mg three times daily for severe infections
- Children dosage: 125 mg three times daily
- Increase to 250 mg three times daily for severe infections
- Specific dosage recommendations for various infections
Administration
- Can be administered by adding to milk, fruit juice, water
- Reconstituted suspension should be taken immediately
Interaction
- Concurrent use with Probenecid may increase and prolong blood levels
- May affect gut flora and estrogen reabsorption
Contraindications
- Contraindicated in penicillin hypersensitive patients
Side Effects
- Mild and transient side effects
- May include diarrhea, indigestion, 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 during lactation
Precautions & Warnings
- Possibility of superinfections with mycotic or bacterial pathogens
- Appropriate therapy if superinfections occur
Therapeutic Class
- Broad spectrum penicillins
Reconstitution
- Intramuscular reconstitution with water for injection
- Intravenous reconstitution with water for injection
Storage Conditions
- Keep in dry place away from light and heat
- Keep out of the reach of children