Amoxon 500 mg/vial (IM/IV Injection)
500 mg vial: ৳ 24.67 (1 x 5: ৳ 123.35)
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Amoxicillin trihydrate |
| Company | Jayson pharmaceuticals 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
- Dental abscess
- H. pylori infection and duodenal ulcer disease
Pharmacology
Effective against a wide range of Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria
Dosage
- Adult dose: 250mg three times daily, increasing up to 500mg three times daily for severe infections
- Children dose (up to 10 years of age): 125mg three times daily, increasing up to 250mg three times daily for severe infections
- Recommended dosage for specific conditions (e.g. Otitis media, Pneumonia, Dental abscess)
Administration
Reconstituted suspension can be administered by adding the required amount of suspension to milk, fruit juice, water
Interaction
- Concurrent use with Probenecid may result in increased and prolonged blood levels
- May affect the gut flora, leading to lower estrogen reabsorption and reduced efficacy of combined oral estrogen/progesterone contraceptives
Contraindications
Contraindicated in penicillin hypersensitive patients
Side Effects
- Mild and transient side effects
- May include diarrhea, indigestion, or rash
- Rare cases of pseudo-membranous colitis reported
Pregnancy & Lactation
- US FDA pregnancy category B
- Caution should be exercised when administered to a lactating mother
Precautions & Warnings
Keep in mind the possibility of superinfections with mycotic or bacterial pathogens during therapy
Therapeutic Class
Broad spectrum penicillins
Reconstitution
Instructions for reconstitution of 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