Moxin 500 mg (Capsule)
Unit Price: ৳ 7.50 (5 x 10: ৳ 375.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 75.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Amoxicillin trihydrate |
| Company | Opsonin pharma ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Treatment of upper respiratory tract infections
- Treatment of lower respiratory tract infections
- Treatment of skin and soft tissue infections
- Treatment of genito-urinary tract infections
- Treatment of venereal disease
- Treatment of dental abscess
- Treatment of H. pylori infection and duodenal ulcer disease
Pharmacology
- Broad spectrum penicillin
- Effective against Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria
- Inhibits biosynthesis of cell wall
- Stable in gastric acid
- Rapidly absorbed after oral administration
- Widely distributed in body tissues and fluids
Dosage
- Adult dosage: 250 mg three times daily
- Adult dosage for severe infections: 500 mg three times daily
- Children dosage: 125 mg three times daily
- Children dosage for severe infections: 250 mg three times daily
- Dosage for severe or recurrent purulent respiratory infection: 3 gm every 12 hours
- Recommended dosage for otitis media: 1 g three times daily for adults
- Recommended dosage for pneumonia: 500-1000 mg three times daily
Administration
- Reconstituted suspension can be administered with milk, fruit juice, or water
Interaction
- Concurrent use of Moxin and Probenecid may increase and prolong blood levels
- Moxin may affect gut flora and reduce efficacy of combined oral contraceptives
Contraindications
- Contraindicated in penicillin hypersensitive patients
Side Effects
- Mild and transient side effects
- May include diarrhea, indigestion, rash
- Rarely reported pseudo-membranous colitis
Pregnancy & Lactation
- US FDA pregnancy category: B
- No adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women
- Excreted in human milk
- Caution advised during lactation
Precautions & Warnings
- Possibility of superinfections with mycotic or bacterial pathogens
- Appropriate therapy should be instituted if superinfections occur
Therapeutic Class
- Broad spectrum penicillins
Reconstitution
- Intramuscular reconstitution: Add 2.5 ml water for injection to Amoxycillin 500 mg injection vial
- Intravenous reconstitution: Dissolve Amoxycillin 500 mg injection in 10 ml water for injection
Storage Conditions
- Keep in a dry place away from light and heat
- Keep out of the reach of children