Seemaxyl DS 500 mg (Capsule)
Unit Price: ৳ 6.76 (50's pack: ৳ 338.00)
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Amoxicillin trihydrate |
| Company | Seema 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
- H. pylori infection treatment
- Duodenal ulcer disease treatment
Pharmacology
- Broad spectrum penicillin
- Effective against Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria
- Inhibition of cell wall biosynthesis
- Stable in gastric acid
- Rapid oral absorption
- Widely distributed in body tissues and fluids
Dosage
- Adult dosage: 250 mg three times daily
- Increasing adult dosage up to 500 mg three times daily for severe infections
- Children dosage: 125 mg three times daily
- Increasing children dosage up to 250 mg three times daily for severe infections
- Specific dosage recommendations for various infections
Administration
- Reconstituted suspension can be administered with milk, fruit juice, or water
Interaction
- Concurrent use with Probenecid may increase and prolong blood levels of the medicine
- May affect gut flora and lower estrogen reabsorption, reducing efficacy of oral contraceptives
Contraindications
- Contraindicated in penicillin hypersensitive patients
Side Effects
- Mild and transient side effects
- Possible diarrhea, indigestion, or rash
- Rare reports of pseudo-membranous colitis
Pregnancy & Lactation
- US FDA pregnancy category B
- Caution advised during lactation
Precautions & Warnings
- Possibility of superinfections with mycotic or bacterial pathogens
- Discontinue if superinfections occur
Therapeutic Class
- Broad spectrum penicillins
Reconstitution
- Specific instructions for reconstituting Amoxycillin 500 mg Injection
Storage Conditions
- Keep in a dry place away from light and heat
- Keep out of the reach of children