Demox 125 mg/5 ml (Powder for Suspension)
100 ml bottle: ৳ 44.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Amoxicillin trihydrate |
| Company | Desh 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 therapy
- H. pylori infection treatment
Pharmacology
- Broad spectrum penicillin
- Inhibition of cell wall biosynthesis
- Stable in the presence of gastric acid
- Rapid absorption after oral administration
Dosage
- Adult dosage: 250mg three times daily
- Children dosage: 125mg three times daily
- Severe or recurrent purulent respiratory infection: 3g every 12 hours
- Otitis media: 1g three times daily for adults, 40mg/kg body weight daily in 3 divided doses for children
- Pneumonia: 500-1000mg three times daily
- Dental abscess: 3g, repeated after 10-12 hours
- Urinary tract infections: 3g, repeated after 10-12 hours
- Gonorrhoea: Single dose of 2-3g with Probenecid 1g
- Dosage adjustments in renal impairment
Administration
- Reconstituted suspension can be administered by adding it to milk, fruit juice, or water
Interaction
- Concurrent use of Demox and Probenecid may result in increased and prolonged blood levels of Demox
- May affect gut flora and lower estrogen reabsorption
Contraindications
- Contraindicated in penicillin hypersensitive patients
Side Effects
- Mild and transient side effects
- Diarrhoea
- Indigestion
- Rash
- Rare reports of pseudo-membranous colitis
Pregnancy & Lactation
- US FDA pregnancy category B
- Excreted in human milk
- Caution in lactating mothers
Precautions & Warnings
- Possibility of superinfections with mycotic or bacterial pathogens
- Discontinue if superinfections occur
Therapeutic Class
Broad spectrum penicillins
Reconstitution
- Intramuscular: Add 2.5ml water for injection to Amoxycillin 500mg injection vial
- Intravenous: Dissolve Amoxycillin 500mg injection in 10ml water for injection
Storage Conditions
Keep in a dry place away from light and heat, Keep out of the reach of children