G-Amoxicillin 125 mg/5 ml (Powder for Suspension)
100 ml bottle: ৳ 40.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Amoxicillin trihydrate |
| Company | Gonoshasthaya pharma 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 cell wall biosynthesis
- 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 (up to 10 years of age): 125 mg three times daily
- Children dosage for severe infections: 250 mg three times daily
- Recommended dosage for severe or recurrent purulent respiratory infection
- Recommended dosage for otitis media
- Recommended dosage for pneumonia
- Recommended dosage for dental abscess
- Recommended dosage for urinary tract infections
- Recommended dosage for gonorrhoea
- Dose adjustment in renal impairment
Administration
- Suspension can be administered by adding to milk, fruit juice, or water
- Immediate consumption after preparation
Interaction
- Concurrent use with Probenecid may increase and prolong blood levels
- Affects gut flora, leading to lower estrogen reabsorption
- Reduces 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 rash
- Rarely reported pseudo-membranous colitis
Pregnancy & Lactation
- FDA pregnancy category B
- Use during pregnancy only if clearly needed
- Excreted in human milk
- Caution during lactation
Precautions & Warnings
- Possibility of superinfections with mycotic or bacterial pathogens
- Discontinue if superinfections occur
Therapeutic Class
- Broad spectrum penicillins
Reconstitution
- Intramuscular reconstitution: Add water for injection to injection vial
- Intravenous reconstitution: Dissolve in water for injection
Storage Conditions
- Keep in a dry place away from light and heat
- Keep out of the reach of children