Hectamox 125 mg/5 ml (Powder for Suspension)

100 ml bottle: ৳ 47.00

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Amoxicillin trihydrate
Company Millat pharmaceuticals ltd
Also available as
Hectamox 250 mg capsule Hectamox 500 mg capsule Hectamox ds 250 mg suspension Hectamox 125 mg pediatric drop

Indications

  • Treatment of various infections
  • Ear, nose and throat infections
  • Lower respiratory tract infections
  • Skin and soft tissue infections
  • Genito-urinary tract infections
  • Venereal disease treatment
  • Dental abscess therapy

Pharmacology

  • Broad spectrum penicillin
  • Effective against Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria
  • Inhibits biosynthesis of cell wall
  • Stable in gastric acid
  • Rapidly absorbed after oral administration
  • Widely distributed in body tissues and fluids

Dosage

  • Adult dosage: 250-500 mg three times daily
  • Children dosage: 125-250 mg three times daily
  • Varied dosage for different infections

Administration

  • Suspension can be administered with milk, fruit juice, water

Interaction

  • Concurrent use with Probenecid may increase and prolong blood levels
  • May affect gut flora and estrogen reabsorption

Contraindications

  • Contraindicated in penicillin hypersensitive patients

Side Effects

  • Mild and transient side effects
  • May include diarrhea, indigestion, rash
  • Rare reports of pseudo-membranous colitis

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • US FDA pregnancy category B
  • Caution advised during lactation

Precautions & Warnings

  • Superinfection risk with mycotic or bacterial pathogens

Therapeutic Class

  • Broad spectrum penicillins

Reconstitution

  • Instructions for reconstituting 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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