Amoxil 125 mg Suspension 100 ml

Product Description:

• Amoxicillin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.


• This medication is a penicillin-type antibiotic.


• It works by stopping the growth of bacteria.


• This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections.


• It will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu).


• Using any antibiotic when it is not needed can cause it to not work for future infections.


• Amoxicillin is also used with other medications to treat stomach/intestinal ulcers caused by the bacteria H. pylori and to prevent the ulcers from returning.

How To Use:

Mild to moderate infections:

<3 months:

• ≤30 mg/kg/day PO divided q12hr for 48-72 hours; for ≥10 days for S pyogenes infections

>3 months and <40 kg:

• 25 mg/kg/day PO divided q12hr or 20 mg/kg/day PO divided q8hr

>40 kg:

• 500 mg PO q12hr or 250 mg PO q8hr for 10-14 days

Severe infections:

<3 months:

• ≤30 mg/kg/day PO divided q12hr for 48-72 hours; for ≥10 days for S pyogenes infections

>3 months and <40 kg:

• 45 mg/kg/day PO divided q12hr or 40 mg/kg/day PO divided q8hr 


• >40 kg: 875 mg PO q12hr or 500 mg PO q8hr for 10-14 days

Acute Otitis Media:

>3 months and <40kg:

• 80-90 mg/kg/day PO divided q8-12hr.

>40 kg:

• 500 mg PO q12hr or 250 mg PO q8hr for 10-14 days.

Lower Respiratory Tract Infections:

Mild, moderate, or severe infections

<3 months:

• ≤30 mg/kg/day PO divided q12hr for 48-72 hours; for ≥10 days for S pyogenes infections 

>3 months and <40 kg:

• 45 mg/kg/day PO divided q12hr or 40 mg/kg/day PO divided q8hr

>40kg:

• 875 mg PO q12hr or 500 mg PO q8hr for 10-14 days


• Shake the bottle well before each dose.


• Carefully measure the dose using a special measuring device/spoon.


• Do not use a household spoon because you may not get the correct dose.


• Take this medication by mouth with or without food as directed by your doctor, usually every 8 or 12 hours.


• The dosage is based on your medical condition and response to treatment.


• You may add the measured dose to formula, milk, juice, water, or ginger ale just before use.


• Drink all of the mixture to get the full dose. Do not mix ahead of time for future use.


• Drink plenty of fluids while using this medication unless your doctor tells you otherwise.


• For the best effect, take this antibiotic at evenly spaced times.


• Tell your doctor if your condition persists or worsens.

Warnings And Precautions:

• Before taking amoxicillin, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or to penicillin or cephalosporin antibiotics; or if you have any other allergies.


• This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems.


• Talk to your pharmacist for more details.

Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of:

• kidney disease


• a certain type of viral infection (infectious mononucleosis)


• Amoxicillin suspension may contain sugar.


• Caution is advised if you have diabetes or any other condition that requires you to limit/avoid sugar in your diet.


• Ask your doctor or pharmacist about using this product safely.


• Amoxicillin may cause live bacterial vaccines (such as typhoid vaccine) to not work as well. Do not have any immunizations/vaccinations while using this medication unless your doctor tells you to.


• Before having surgery, tell your doctor or dentist about all the products you use (including prescription drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal products).


• During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly needed. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.


• Amoxicillin passes into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

Ingredients:

• Amoxicillin Trihydrate

Product Details:

• Manufacturer: Amoxil
• Product Form: Suspension
• Product Type: Suspension
• Quantity: 1 Pc