Fimoxyl 125 mg/1.25 ml (Pediatric Drops)
15 ml bottle: ৳ 35.00
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 diseases
- Treatment of dental abscess
- Triple therapy for H. pylori infection
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
- Rapid absorption 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: 125 mg three times daily
- Children dosage for severe infections: 250 mg three times daily
- Recommended dosage for severe or recurrent purulent respiratory infection: 3 gm every 12 hours
- Recommended dosage for otitis media: 1 g three times daily for adults
- Recommended dosage for pneumonia: 500-1000 mg three times daily
- Recommended dosage for dental abscess: 3 gm repeated after 10-12 hours
- Recommended dosage for urinary tract infections: 3 gm repeated after 10-12 hours
- Recommended dosage for gonorrhoea: Single dose of 2-3 gm with Probenecid 1 gm
Administration
Reconstituted suspension can be administered by adding the required amount of suspension to milk, fruit juice, or water, and then taken immediately
Interaction
- Concurrent use of Fimoxyl and Probenecid may result in increased and prolonged blood levels of Fimoxyl
- Fimoxyl may affect gut flora, leading to lower estrogen reabsorption and reduced efficacy of combined oral estrogen/progesterone contraceptives
Contraindications
Contraindicated in penicillin hypersensitive patients
Side Effects
- Mild and transient side effects
- May include diarrhea, indigestion, or occasionally rash
- Rarely reported cases of pseudo-membranous colitis
Pregnancy & Lactation
US FDA pregnancy category of Amoxicillin is B. Caution should be exercised when administered to a lactating mother.
Precautions & Warnings
Superinfections with mycotic or bacterial pathogens should be kept in mind during therapy
Therapeutic Class
Broad spectrum penicillins
Reconstitution
- Intramuscular reconstitution: Add 2.5 ml water for injection to Amoxycillin 500 mg injection vial
- Intravenous reconstitution: Dissolve Amoxycillin 500 mg injection 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