Sapox 125 mg/5 ml (Powder for Suspension)
100 ml bottle: ৳ 70.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Amoxicillin trihydrate |
| Company | Alco pharma 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
- Triple therapy for H. pylori infection
Pharmacology
Amoxicillin is a broad-spectrum penicillin effective against a wide range of Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria.
Dosage
- Adult: 250 mg three times daily
- Children: 125 mg three times daily
- Severe or recurrent purulent respiratory infection: 3 gm every 12 hours
- Otitis media: Recommended dose is 1 g three times daily for adults and 40 mg/kg body weight daily in 3 divided doses for children
- Pneumonia: Recommended dose is 500-1000 mg three times daily
- Dental abscess: Recommended dose is 3 gm, repeated after 10-12 hours
- Urinary tract infections: Recommended dose is 3 gm, repeated after 10-12 hours
- Gonorrhea: Single dose of 2-3 gm with Probenecid 1 gm
Administration
Reconstituted suspension can be administered by adding the required amount of suspension to milk, fruit juice, water.
Interaction
Concurrent use of Sapox and Probenecid may result in increased and prolonged blood levels of Sapox.
Contraindications
Amoxicillin is contraindicated in penicillin-hypersensitive patients.
Side Effects
- Diarrhoea
- Indigestion
- Occasional rash
- Pseudo-membranous colitis reported rarely
Pregnancy & Lactation
US FDA pregnancy category of Amoxicillin is B. Caution should be exercised when Amoxicillin is administered to a lactating mother.
Precautions & Warnings
The possibility of superinfections with mycotic or bacterial pathogens should be kept in mind during therapy.
Therapeutic Class
Broad spectrum penicillins
Reconstitution
- Intramuscular: Add 2.5 ml water for injection to Amoxycillin 500 mg injection vial
- Intravenous: 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.