Ultramox 250 mg (Capsule)
Unit Price: ৳ 4.00 (10 x 10: ৳ 400.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 40.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Amoxicillin trihydrate |
| Company | Globe pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Ear, nose and throat infections
- Lower respiratory tract infections
- Skin and soft tissue infections
- Genito-urinary tract infections
Pharmacology
Broad spectrum penicillin effective against a wide range of Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria
Dosage
- Adult: 250 mg three times daily, increasing up to 500 mg three times daily for severe infections
- Children (up to 10 years of age): 125 mg three times daily, increasing up to 250 mg three times daily for severe infections
Administration
Reconstituted suspension can be administered by adding the required amount of suspension to milk, fruit juice, or water
Interaction
Concurrent use of Ultramox and Probenecid may result in increased and prolonged blood levels of Ultramox
Contraindications
Amoxicillin is contraindicated in penicillin hypersensitive patients
Side Effects
- Diarrhoea
- Indigestion
- Rash
- Pseudo-membranous colitis (rare)
Pregnancy & Lactation
- FDA Pregnancy Category: B
- Caution: Amoxicillin has been shown to be excreted in human milk
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