Apoxy 125 mg/5 ml (Powder for Suspension)
100 ml bottle: ৳ 70.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Amoxicillin trihydrate |
| Company | Apex 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
Pharmacology
Broad spectrum penicillin effective against a wide range of bacteria
Dosage
- Adult: 250 mg three times daily, increasing up to 500 mg three times daily for severe infections
- Children: 125 mg three times daily, increasing up to 250 mg three times daily for severe infections
- Severe or recurrent purulent respiratory infection: 3 gm every 12 hours
- Otitis media (Adult): 1 g three times daily
- Otitis media (Children): 40 mg/kg body weight daily in 3 divided doses (max. 3 g daily)
- 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 1 gm
- Renal impairment: May require reduction of total daily dosage
Administration
Reconstituted suspension can be administered by adding to milk, fruit juice, or water
Interaction
- Concurrent use with Probenecid may increase and prolong blood levels
- May affect gut flora and reduce efficacy of combined oral contraceptives
Contraindications
Contraindicated in penicillin hypersensitive patients
Side Effects
- Diarrhoea
- Indigestion
- Rash
- Rarely pseudo-membranous colitis
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Pregnancy Category: B
- Recommendation: Use during pregnancy only if clearly needed, caution during lactation
Precautions & Warnings
Possibility of superinfections with mycotic or bacterial pathogens should be considered
Therapeutic Class
Broad spectrum penicillins
Reconstitution
- Amoxycillin 500 mg Injection (Intramuscular): Add 2.5 ml water for injection to Amoxycillin 500 mg injection vial
- Amoxycillin 500 mg Injection (Intravenous): Dissolve in 10 ml water for injection
Storage Conditions
Keep in a dry place away from light and heat, keep out of the reach of children