Hi-mox DS 500 mg (Capsule)

Unit Price: ৳ 6.00 (50's pack: ৳ 300.00)

Medicine Details

Category	Details
Generic	Amoxicillin trihydrate
Company	Hudson pharmaceuticals ltd
Also available as	Hi mox 250 mg capsule Hi mox 125 mg suspension Mox plus 250 mg suspension

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 and duodenal ulcer disease

Pharmacology

Amoxicillin is a broad spectrum penicillin. It is effective against a wide range of Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria.

Dosage

Adult: 250 mg three times daily
Children (up to 10 years of age): 125 mg three times daily
Severe or recurrent purulent respiratory infection: 3 gm every 12 hours
Otitis media: Recommended dose is 1 g three times daily for adult and 40 mg/kg body weight daily in 3 divided doses for children
Pneumonia: Recommended dose is 500-1000 mg three times daily
Dental abscess: Recommended dose is 3 gm, repeated after 10-12 hours
Urinary tract infections: Recommended dose is 3 gm, repeated after 10-12 hours
Gonorrhoea: Single dose of 2-3 gm with Probenecid 1 gm is recommended

Administration

Reconstituted suspension can be administered by adding the required amount of suspension to milk, fruit juice, water.

Interaction

Concurrent use of Hi-mox DS and Probenecid may result in increased and prolonged blood levels of Hi-mox DS.

Contraindications

Amoxicillin is contraindicated in penicillin hypersensitive patients.

Side Effects

Diarrhoea
Indigestion
Rash
Pseudo-membranous colitis

Pregnancy & Lactation

US FDA pregnancy category of Amoxicillin is B. It should be used during pregnancy only if clearly needed. Caution should be exercised when Amoxicillin is administered to a lactating mother.

Precautions & Warnings

The possibility of superinfections with mycotic or bacterial pathogens should be kept in mind during therapy.

Therapeutic Class

Broad spectrum penicillins

Reconstitution

Intramuscular: Add 2.5 ml water for injection to Amoxycillin 500 mg injection vial.

Storage Conditions

Keep in a dry place away from light and heat. Keep out of the reach of children.