SK-mox 500 mg (Capsule)

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Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Amoxicillin trihydrate
Company Eskayef pharmaceuticals ltd
Also available as
Sk mox 250 mg capsule Sk mox 125 mg suspension Sk mox ds 250 mg suspension Sk mox 125 mg pediatric drop

Title

SK-Mox

Category

Medicine

Description

SK-mox 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, and in combination with Clarithromycin and Lansoprazole for H. pylori infection and duodenal ulcer disease.

Attributes

  • Broad Spectrum: 1
  • Mode of Action: Inhibits biosynthesis of cell wall
  • Dosage:
    • Adult: 250 mg three times daily, increasing up to 500 mg three times daily for severe infections
    • Children: 125 mg three times daily, increasing up to 250 mg three times daily for severe infections
  • Dosage Recommendations:
    • Severe or recurrent purulent respiratory infection: 3 gm every 12 hours
    • Otitis media: Recommended dose is 1 g three times daily for adult and 40 mg/kg body weight daily in 3 divided doses for children (max. 3 g daily)
    • 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
    • Gonorrhoea: Single dose of 2-3 gm with Probenecid 1 gm is recommended (Probenecid is contraindicated in children under 2 years)
    • Renal Impairment: may be necessary to reduce the total daily dosage
  • Administration: Reconstituted suspension can be administered with milk, fruit juice, or water
  • Interaction:
    • Concurrent use of SK-mox and Probenecid may result in increased and prolonged blood levels of SK-mox
    • SK-mox may affect the gut flora, leading to lower estrogen reabsorption and reduced efficacy of combined oral estrogen/progesterone contraceptives
  • Contraindications: Amoxicillin is contraindicated in penicillin hypersensitive patients
  • Side Effects:
    • Diarrhoea
    • Indigestion
    • 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: The possibility of superinfections with mycotic or bacterial pathogens should be kept in mind during therapy
  • Therapeutic Class: Broad spectrum penicillins
  • Reconstitution:
    • Amoxycillin 500 mg Injection:
      • 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

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