Kumumox 125 mg/5 ml (Powder for Suspension)
100 ml bottle: ৳ 70.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Amoxicillin trihydrate |
| Company | Kumudini pharma ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Ear, nose and throat infections
- Lower respiratory tract infections
- Skin and soft tissue infections
- Genito-urinary tract infections
- Venereal disease treatment
- In dental abscess treatment
- H. pylori infection treatment
- Duodenal ulcer disease treatment
Pharmacology
- Broad spectrum penicillin
- Effective against Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria
- Inhibition of cell wall biosynthesis
- Stability in gastric acid
- Rapid oral absorption
- Widely distributed in body tissues and fluids
Dosage
- Adult dosage: 250 mg three times daily
- Increased adult dosage for severe infections
- Children dosage: 125 mg three times daily
- Increased children dosage for severe infections
- Specific dosage for purulent respiratory infection
- Specific dosage for otitis media
- Specific dosage for pneumonia
- Specific dosage for dental abscess
- Specific dosage for urinary tract infections
- Specific dosage for gonorrhea
- Dosage adjustment in renal impairment
Administration
- Reconstituted suspension administration
- Addition to milk, fruit juice, or water
- Immediate consumption after preparation
Interaction
- Potentially increased and prolonged blood levels with Probenecid
- Impact on gut flora and estrogen reabsorption
- Reduced efficacy of combined oral contraceptives
Contraindications
- Contraindicated in penicillin hypersensitive patients
Side Effects
- Mild and transient side effects
- Diarrhea
- Indigestion
- Occasional rash
- Rare occurrence of pseudo-membranous colitis
Pregnancy & Lactation
- US FDA pregnancy category B
- Limited study data in pregnant women
- Use only if clearly needed during pregnancy
- Excretion in human milk
- Caution during lactation
Precautions & Warnings
- Superinfection possibility
- Discontinuation in case of superinfections
Therapeutic Class
- Broad spectrum penicillins
Reconstitution
- Amoxicillin 500 mg Injection reconstitution
- Intramuscular reconstitution with water for injection
- Intravenous reconstitution with water for injection
Storage Conditions
- Dry place storage
- Protection from light and heat
- Keep out of the reach of children