Sinamox 125 mg/5 ml (Powder for Suspension)

100 ml bottle: ৳ 70.00

Medicine Details

Indications

  • Ear, nose and throat infections
  • Lower respiratory tract infections
  • Skin and soft tissue infections
  • Genito-urinary tract infections
  • Venereal disease treatment
  • Dental abscess therapy

Pharmacology

  • Broad spectrum penicillin
  • Inhibition of biosynthesis of cell wall
  • Stable in the presence of gastric acid
  • Rapid oral absorption

Dosage

  • Adult dosage: 250 mg three times daily
  • Children dosage: 125 mg three times daily
  • Severe or recurrent purulent respiratory infection dosage: 3 gm every 12 hours
  • Otitis media dosage: 1 g three times daily for adults
  • Pneumonia dosage: 500-1000 mg three times daily

Administration

  • Reconstituted suspension can be administered with milk, fruit juice, water

Interaction

  • Concurrent use with Probenecid may increase and prolong blood levels
  • May affect gut flora leading to lower estrogen reabsorption

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 of B
  • Excretion in human milk
  • Caution advised when administered to lactating mothers

Precautions & Warnings

  • Risk of superinfections with mycotic or bacterial pathogens

Therapeutic Class

  • Broad spectrum penicillins

Reconstitution

  • Intramuscular reconstitution instructions
  • Intravenous reconstitution instructions

Storage Conditions

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

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