Hectamox 125 mg/1.25 ml (Pediatric Drops)
15 ml bottle: ৳ 30.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Amoxicillin trihydrate |
| Company | Millat pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Title
- Hectamox
Categories
- Medicine
- Antibiotic
Indications
- Ear, nose and throat infections
- Lower respiratory tract infections
- Skin and soft tissue infections
- Genito-urinary tract infections
- Venereal disease
- Dental abscess
- H. pylori infection
- Duodenal ulcer disease
- Reduction of duodenal ulcer recurrence
Pharmacology
- Broad spectrum penicillin
- Inhibition of biosynthesis of cell wall
- 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, increasing to 500 mg three times daily for severe infections
- Children's dosage: 125 mg three times daily, increasing to 250 mg three times daily for severe infections
Administration
- Reconstituted suspension can be administered by adding it to milk, fruit juice, or water
Interaction
- Concurrent use with Probenecid may increase and prolong blood levels of Hectamox
- Can affect gut flora, leading to lower estrogen reabsorption and reduced efficacy of combined oral contraceptives
Contraindications
- Contraindicated in penicillin hypersensitive patients
Side Effects
- Mild and transient side effects including diarrhea, indigestion, occasionally rash
- Rare cases of Pseudo-membranous colitis have been reported
Pregnancy & Lactation
- US FDA pregnancy category: B
- Caution advised during lactation due to excretion in human milk
Precautions & Warnings
- Possibility of superinfections with mycotic or bacterial pathogens should be kept in mind during therapy
Therapeutic Class
- Broad spectrum penicillins
Reconstitution
- Instructions for reconstitution of Amoxycillin 500 mg Injection for intramuscular and intravenous administration
Storage Conditions
- Keep in a dry place away from light and heat
- Keep out of the reach of children