Monamox 500 mg (Capsule)
Unit Price: ৳ 6.00 (50's pack: ৳ 300.00)
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Amoxicillin trihydrate |
| Company | Amico laboratories ltd |
| Also available as |
Title
- Monamox
Categories
- Antibiotic
- Medication
- Pharmaceutical
- Infection Treatment
- Therapeutic
- Healthcare
Description
- Effective against susceptible β-lactamase negative strains of microorganisms
- Broad-spectrum penicillin
- Stable in the presence of gastric acid
- Rapidly absorbed after oral administration
- Widely distributed in body tissues and fluids
- Minimal and transient side effects
- Contraindicated in penicillin-hypersensitive patients
- US FDA pregnancy category B
- Excreted in human milk
- Requires caution during lactation
- Stored in a dry place away from light and heat
Indicated For
- Ear, nose, and throat infections
- Lower respiratory tract infections
- Skin and soft tissue infections
- Genito-urinary tract infections
- Venereal disease (acute uncomplicated gonorrhea)
- Dental abscess
- H. Pylori infection and duodenal ulcer disease
- Reduction of duodenal ulcer recurrence
Dosage
- Adult dosage: 250 mg - 500 mg three times daily
- Children dosage: 125 mg - 250 mg three times daily, based on age and severity of infection
- Specific recommended doses for severe or recurrent purulent respiratory infection, otitis media, pneumonia, dental abscess, urinary tract infections, and gonorrhea
- Dosage adjustment in renal impairment
- Intramuscular and intravenous reconstitution instructions
Administration
- Reconstituted suspension can be administered by adding to milk, fruit juice, or water
Mode of Action
- Inhibition of cell wall biosynthesis
Interaction
- Concurrent use with Probenecid may result in increased and prolonged blood levels of Monamox
- May affect gut flora leading to lower estrogen reabsorption and reduced efficacy of combined oral contraceptives
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to penicillin
Side Effects
- Mild and transient side effects - diarrhea, indigestion, rash
- Rare reports of pseudo-membranous colitis
Pregnancy & Lactation
- US FDA pregnancy category B
- Caution required during lactation
Precautions & Warnings
- Possibility of superinfections with mycotic or bacterial pathogens
- Discontinue if superinfections occur and institute appropriate therapy
Therapeutic Class
- Broad spectrum penicillins
Reconstitution
- Specific intramuscular and intravenous reconstitution instructions
Storage Conditions
- Keep in a dry place away from light and heat
- Keep out of the reach of children