Remoxin 125 mg/5 ml (Powder for Suspension)
100 ml bottle: ৳ 46.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Amoxicillin trihydrate |
| Company | Rephco pharmaceuticals 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
- Inhibition of biosynthesis of cell wall
- Stable in the presence of gastric acid
- Rapid oral absorption
- Widely distributed in body tissues and fluids
Dosage
- Adult dosage: 250 mg three times daily
- Children dosage: 125 mg three times daily
- Severe or recurrent purulent respiratory infection: 3 gm every 12 hours
- Otitis media: 1 g three times daily for adults
- Pneumonia: 500-1000 mg three times daily
Administration
- Reconstituted suspension can be administered with milk, fruit juice, water
Interaction
- Concurrent use with Probenecid increases and prolongs blood levels
- May affect gut flora, reducing efficacy of oral contraceptives
Contraindications
- Contraindicated in penicillin hypersensitive patients
Side Effects
- Mild and transient side effects
- May include diarrhea, indigestion, rash
- Rare reports of Pseudo-membranous colitis
Pregnancy & Lactation
- US FDA pregnancy category B
- Excreted in human milk
- Caution during lactation
- Use during pregnancy only if clearly needed
Precautions & Warnings
- Possibility of superinfections should be kept in mind
- Discontinue if superinfections occur
Therapeutic Class
- Broad spectrum penicillins
Reconstitution
- Intramuscular reconstitution: Add 2.5 ml of water for injection to 500 mg injection vial
- Intravenous reconstitution: Dissolve 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