Demoxil 250 mg (Capsule)

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Medicine Details

Title

  • Demoxil

Categories

  • Medicine
  • Pharmaceutical

Description

  • Broad spectrum penicillin for the treatment of various infections

Indications

  • Ear, nose, and throat infections
  • Lower respiratory tract infections
  • Skin and soft tissue infections
  • Genito-urinary tract infections
  • Venereal disease
  • H. pylori infection and duodenal ulcer disease

Pharmacology

  • Broad spectrum against Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria
  • Inhibition of cell wall biosynthesis
  • Stable in the presence of gastric acid
  • Rapidly absorbed after oral administration

Dosage

  • Adult dosage: 250-500 mg three times daily
  • Children dosage: 125-250 mg three times daily
  • Specific dosages for severe or recurrent purulent respiratory infection, otitis media, pneumonia, dental abscess, urinary tract infections, and gonorrhea

Administration

  • Reconstituted suspension can be added to milk, fruit juice, or water and taken immediately

Interaction

  • Concurrent use with Probenecid may increase and prolong blood levels
  • May affect gut flora and estrogen reabsorption, reducing efficacy of combined oral contraceptives

Contraindications

  • Contraindicated in penicillin hypersensitive patients

Side effects

  • Mild and transient side effects such as diarrhea, indigestion, rash
  • Rare cases of pseudo-membranous colitis

Pregnancy lactation

  • FDA pregnancy category B
  • Excreted in human milk - caution during lactation

Precautions warnings

  • Possibility of superinfections with mycotic or bacterial pathogens
  • Discontinue if superinfections occur and institute appropriate therapy

Therapeutic class

  • Broad spectrum penicillins

Reconstitution

  • Intramuscular and intravenous reconstitution instructions for Amoxycillin 500 mg injection

Storage conditions

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

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