Amox125mg/5ml
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| Alcohol | SAFE Consuming alcohol with Amox does not cause any harmful side effects. |
| Pregnancy | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Amox is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there ar... View More |
| Breastfeeding | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Amox is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmf... View More |
| Driving | UNSAFE Amox may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Amox can have side effects and the symptoms (such as allergic reactions, dizziness... View More |
| Kidney | CAUTION Amox should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Amox may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of this medicin... View More |
| Liver | CAUTION Amox should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Amox may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Regular monitoring o... View More |
Introduction
Amox is a penicillin-type of antibiotic used to treat a variety of bacterial infections. It is effective in infections of the throat, ear, nasal sinuses... View More
Uses of Amox
- Bacterial infections
Side effects of Amox
- Rash
- Vomiting
- Allergic reaction
- Nausea
- Diarrhea
How to use Amox
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Do not chew, crush or break it. Amox may be taken with or without food, but it is... View More
How Amox works
Amox is an antibiotic. It kills bacteria by preventing them from forming the bacterial protective covering (cell wall) which is needed for them to survi... View More
- Amox is used to treat infections caused by bacteria.
- Finish the prescribed course, even if you start to feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection come back and harder to treat.
- Diarrhea may occur as a side effect. Taking probiotics along with Amox may help. Talk to your doctor if you notice bloody stools or develop abdominal cr... View More
- Stop taking this medicine and inform your doctor immediately if you develop an itchy rash, swelling of the face, throat or tongue or breathing difficult... View More
Indication
Adult: PO Susceptible infections 250-500 mg 8 hrly. Uncomplicated gonorrhoea W/ probenecid: 3 g as a single dose. Dental abscesses 3 g, repeat once 8 hr... View More
Administration
May reduce the efficacy of OC. May increase the effect of anticoagulants. Increased risk of allergic reactions w/ allopurinol. Increased and prolonged b... View More
Adult Dose
Renal and hepatic disease; pregnancy, lactation; infectious mononucleosis. Lactation: Excreted in breast milk, use caution
Renal Dose
Amoxicillin inhibits the final transpeptidation step of peptidoglycan synthesis in bacterial cell wall by binding to one or more of the penicillin-bindi... View More
Contraindication
Child: PO Standard dose: 40–45 mg/kg/day q8-12h High dose: 80–90 mg/kg/day, max 4 g/day q12h 150 mg/kg/day div q8h for penicillin-resistant S pneumoni... View More
Mode of Action
May be taken with or without food. May be taken w/ meals for better absorption & to reduce GI discomfort.
Precaution
Bacterial infections, Pharyngitis, Acute otitis media, Acute bacterial sinusitis, Endocarditis, Anthrax, Chlamydial cervicitis, Chlamydial urethritis, L... View More
Side Effect
Renal impairment: Patients on haemodialysis should receive 250-500 mg every 24 hr and an additional dose during and after each dialysis session. CrCl (... View More
Pregnancy Category Note
Hyperactivity, agitation, insomnia, dizziness; maculopapular rash, exfoliative dermatitis, urticaria, hypersensitivity vasculitis; diarrhoea, nausea, vo... View More
Interaction
Hypersensitivity
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