Hectamox DS 250 mg/5 ml (Powder for Suspension)

100 ml bottle: ৳ 65.00

Medicine Details

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

Indications

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

Pharmacology

Amoxicillin is a broad spectrum penicillin effective against a wide range of bacteria, inhibits cell wall biosynthesis, and is stable in gastric acid.

Dosage

  • Adult: 250 mg three times daily, increasing to 500 mg for severe infections
  • Children: 125 mg three times daily, increasing to 250 mg for severe infections
  • Special Cases:
    • Severe or recurrent purulent respiratory infection: 3 gm every 12 hours
    • Otitis media: 1 g three times daily for adults, 40 mg/kg daily in 3 divided doses for children (max. 3 g daily)

Administration

Reconstituted suspension can be administered by adding it to milk, fruit juice, or water and should then be taken immediately.

Interaction

  • Concurrent use of Hectamox DS and Probenecid may result in increased and prolonged blood levels
  • May affect gut flora, leading to lower estrogen reabsorption

Contraindications

Contraindicated in penicillin hypersensitive patients

Side Effects

  • Mild and transient
  • May include diarrhea, indigestion, rash
  • Rarely: pseudo-membranous colitis

Pregnancy & Lactation

US FDA pregnancy category B, excreted in human milk, caution required during lactation

Precautions & Warnings

Possibility of superinfections with mycotic or bacterial pathogens should be kept in mind

Therapeutic Class

Broad spectrum penicillins

Reconstitution

  • Amoxycillin 500 mg Injection:
    • Intramuscular: Add 2.5 ml water for injection to Amoxycillin 500 mg injection vial
    • Intravenous: Dissolve 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.

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