Amoxicon 125 mg/5 ml (Powder for Suspension)

100 ml bottle: ৳ 70.00

Medicine Details

Indications

  • Treatment of infections in ear, nose, and throat
  • Treatment of lower respiratory tract infections
  • Treatment of skin and soft tissue infections
  • Treatment of genito-urinary tract infections
  • Treatment of venereal disease
  • Treatment of dental abscess
  • Triple therapy for H. pylori infection and duodenal ulcer disease

Pharmacology

  • Broad spectrum penicillin
  • Effective against Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria
  • Inhibition of biosynthesis of cell wall
  • Stability in the presence of gastric acid
  • Rapid absorption after oral administration
  • Widely distributed in body tissues and fluids

Dosage

  • Adult dosage of 250 mg to 500 mg three times daily
  • Children dosage of 125 mg to 250 mg three times daily
  • Specific dosage for severe or recurrent purulent respiratory infection, otitis media, pneumonia, dental abscess, urinary tract infections, and gonorrhea
  • Dosage adjustment in renal impairment

Administration

  • Reconstituted suspension can be administered with milk, fruit juice, or water

Interaction

  • Concurrent use with Probenecid may increase and prolong blood levels
  • Potential impact on gut flora and estrogen reabsorption

Contraindications

  • Contraindicated in penicillin hypersensitive patients

Side Effects

  • Mild and transient side effects
  • Possible side effects: diarrhea, indigestion, rash
  • Rare occurrence of Pseudo-membranous colitis

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • US FDA pregnancy category B
  • Caution advised during lactation

Precautions & Warnings

  • Awareness of potential superinfections with mycotic or bacterial pathogens

Therapeutic Class

  • Broad spectrum penicillins

Reconstitution

  • Specific reconstitution instructions for intramuscular and intravenous administration of Amoxycillin 500 mg Injection

Storage Conditions

  • Storage in a dry place away from light and heat
  • Keep out of the reach of children

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