Demox 500 mg (Capsule)
Unit Price: ৳ 7.00 (5 x 10: ৳ 350.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 70.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Amoxicillin trihydrate |
| Company | Desh pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Treatment of ear, nose, and throat infections
- 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
- Stable in the presence of gastric acid
- Rapidly absorbed after oral administration
- Widely distributed in body tissues and fluids
Dosage
- Adult dosage of 250 mg three times daily
- Children dosage of 125 mg three times daily
- Dosage increase for severe infections
- Recommended dosage for specific infections
Administration
- Reconstituted suspension can be administered by adding to milk, fruit juice, water
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 cases of pseudo-membranous colitis
Pregnancy & Lactation
- US FDA pregnancy category B
- No adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women
- Excreted in human milk
- Caution needed during lactation
Precautions & Warnings
- Possibility of superinfections with mycotic or bacterial pathogens
- Superinfections may require appropriate therapy
Therapeutic Class
- Broad spectrum penicillins
Reconstitution
- Intramuscular reconstitution with water for injection
- Intravenous reconstitution with water for injection
Storage Conditions
- Keep in a dry place away from light and heat
- Keep out of the reach of children