Amoxic 125 mg/5 ml (Powder for Suspension)
100 ml bottle: ৳ 46.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Amoxicillin trihydrate |
| Company | Cosmo pharma laboratories ltd |
| Also available as |
Title
- Amoxicillin
Categories
- Antibiotics
- Medication
- Pharmaceuticals
Description
- Broad spectrum penicillin
- Effective against Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria
- Inhibition of biosynthesis of cell wall
Indications
- Ear, nose, and throat infections
- Lower respiratory tract infections
- Skin and soft tissue infections
- Genito-urinary tract infections
- Venereal disease
- Dental abscess
Dosage for Adults
- 250 mg three times daily
- Up to 500 mg three times daily for severe infections
Dosage for Children
- 125 mg three times daily
- Up to 250 mg three times daily for severe infections
Recommended Doses for Specific Infections
- Purulent respiratory infection: 3 gm every 12 hours
- Otitis media: 1 g three times daily for adults
- 40 mg/kg body weight daily for children
- Pneumonia: 500-1000 mg three times daily
- Dental abscess: 3 gm, repeated after 10-12 hours
- Urinary tract infections: 3 gm, repeated after 10-12 hours
- Gonorrhoea: Single dose of 2-3 gm with Probenecid
Administration
- Reconstituted suspension can be added to milk, fruit juice, or water for immediate intake
Interactions
- Increased and prolonged blood levels when used concurrently with Probenecid
- Potential impact on gut flora and estrogen reabsorption
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to penicillin
Side Effects
- Mild and transient nature
- Diarrhoea
- Indigestion
- Occasional rash
- Rare reports of Pseudo-membranous colitis
Pregnancy & Lactation
- FDA pregnancy category B
- Excreted in human milk
- Caution advised during lactation
Precautions & Warnings
- Possibility of superinfections with mycotic or bacterial pathogens
- Appropriate therapy if superinfections occur
Therapeutic Class
- Broad spectrum penicillins
Reconstitution
- Specific instructions for reconstituting Amoxycillin 500 mg injection for intramuscular and intravenous administration
Storage Conditions
- Keep in a dry place away from light and heat
- Keep out of the reach of children