Moxico DS 250 mg/5 ml (Powder for Suspension)
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Amoxicillin trihydrate |
| Company | Supreme pharmaceutical 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
- Dental abscess treatment
Pharmacology
Broad spectrum penicillin effective against a wide range of Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria
Dosage
- Adult: 250 mg three times daily, increasing up to 500 mg three times daily for severe infections
- Children (up to 10 years of age): 125 mg three times daily, increasing up to 250 mg three times daily for severe infections
Administration
Reconstituted suspension can be administered by adding the required amount of suspension to milk, fruit juice, or water
Interaction
Concurrent use with Probenecid may result in increased and prolonged blood levels of the product; may affect the gut flora and reduce efficacy of combined oral contraceptives
Contraindications
Contraindicated in penicillin hypersensitive patients
Side Effects
- Diarrhoea
- Indigestion
- Rash
- Pseudo-membranous colitis (rarely reported)
Pregnancy & Lactation
US FDA pregnancy category B; caution should be exercised when administered to a lactating mother
Precautions & Warnings
Possibility of superinfections with mycotic or bacterial pathogens should be kept in mind during therapy
Therapeutic Class
Broad spectrum penicillins
Reconstitution
- Intramuscular reconstitution
- Intravenous reconstitution
Storage Conditions
Keep in a dry place away from light and heat; keep out of the reach of children