Moxilin 250 mg (Capsule)
Unit Price: ৳ 4.00 (10 x 10: ৳ 400.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 40.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Amoxicillin trihydrate |
| Company | Acme laboratories 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
- H. pylori infection treatment
Pharmacology
- Broad spectrum penicillin
- Inhibition of cell wall biosynthesis
- Stable in gastric acid
- Rapid oral absorption
- Widely distributed in body tissues
Dosage
- Adult dosage: 250 mg three times daily, increasing up to 500 mg three times daily for severe infections
- Children dosage: 125 mg three times daily, increasing up to 250 mg three times daily for severe infections
- Specific dosage for different infections and age groups
Administration
- Reconstituted suspension can be administered with milk, fruit juice, or water
- Immediate intake after preparation
Interaction
- Concurrent use with Probenecid may increase and prolong blood levels
- May affect gut flora and estrogen reabsorption
Contraindications
- Contraindicated in penicillin hypersensitive patients
Side Effects
- Mild and transient side effects
- May include diarrhoea, indigestion, rash
- Rare reports of pseudo-membranous colitis
Pregnancy & Lactation
- US FDA pregnancy category B
- Caution advised during lactation
- No adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women
Precautions & Warnings
- Possibility of superinfections with mycotic or bacterial pathogens
- Appropriate therapy if superinfections occur
Therapeutic Class
- Broad spectrum penicillins
Reconstitution
- Specific reconstitution instructions for Intramuscular and Intravenous administration of Amoxycillin 500 mg Injection
Storage Conditions
- Keep in a dry place away from light and heat
- Keep out of the reach of children