Penmox 125 mg/5 ml (Powder for Suspension)

100 ml bottle: ৳ 47.50

Medicine Details

Penmox is indicated in the treatment of infections due to susceptible ß-lactamase negative strains of microorganisms. These infections include ear, nose, and throat infections, lower respiratory tract infections, skin and soft tissue infections, genito-urinary tract infections, venereal disease, dental abscess, H. pylori infection, and duodenal ulcer disease. Amoxicillin, the active ingredient in Penmox, is a broad-spectrum penicillin effective against a wide range of Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. It is stable in the presence of gastric acid and is rapidly absorbed after oral administration.

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.

Reconstituted suspension can be administered by adding the required amount of suspension to milk, fruit juice, or water.

Concurrent use of Penmox and Probenecid may result in increased and prolonged blood levels of Penmox. Penmox may affect the gut flora, leading to lower estrogen reabsorption and reduced efficacy of combined oral estrogen/progesterone contraceptives.

Mild and transient side effects including diarrhea, indigestion, and occasionally rash. Pseudo-membranous colitis has been reported rarely.

US FDA pregnancy category B. Caution advised during pregnancy and lactation due to excretion in human milk.

Possibility of superinfections with mycotic or bacterial pathogens should be kept in mind during therapy.

Amoxycillin 500 mg Injection: Intramuscular - Add 2.5 ml water for injection; Intravenous - Dissolve Amoxycillin 500 mg injection in 10 ml water for injection.

Keep in a dry place away from light and heat. Keep out of the reach of children.