Fimoxyl 250 mg (Capsule)
Unit Price: ৳ 4.00 (8 x 15: ৳ 480.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 60.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Amoxicillin trihydrate |
| Company | Synovia pharma plc |
| 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 cell wall biosynthesis
- Stable in the presence of gastric acid
- Rapidly absorbed after oral administration
- Widely distributed in body tissues and fluids
Dosage
- Adult dosage: 250 mg three times daily
- Adult dosage for severe infections: 500 mg three times daily
- Children dosage (up to 10 years of age): 125 mg three times daily
- Children dosage for severe infections: 250 mg three times daily
- Specific dosages for purulent respiratory infection, otitis media, pneumonia, dental abscess, urinary tract infections, and gonorrhoea
Administration
- Reconstituted suspension can be administered with milk, fruit juice, or water
Interaction
- Concurrent use of Fimoxyl and Probenecid may result in increased and prolonged blood levels of Fimoxyl
- Fimoxyl may affect gut flora and reduce efficacy of oral contraceptives
Contraindications
- Contraindicated in penicillin hypersensitive patients
Side Effects
- Mild and transient side effects such as diarrhea, indigestion, and 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 advised during lactation
Precautions & Warnings
- Possibility of superinfections with mycotic or bacterial pathogens
- Discontinue if superinfections occur
Therapeutic Class
- Broad spectrum penicillins
Reconstitution
- Specific reconstitution instructions for intramuscular and intravenous Amoxycillin 500 mg Injection
Storage Conditions
- Keep in a dry place away from light and heat
- Keep out of the reach of children