Amoxicillin Athlone Dosage & Drug Information

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Amoxicillin

Indications/Uses

Treatment of infections due to organisms sensitive to amoxicillin, oral prophylaxis of endocarditis related to dental procedures & acute uncomplicated gonorrhoea.

Dosage/Direction for Use

Adult & childn >10 yr 750 mg/day in 3 divided doses. Uncomplicated gonorrhoea 3 g as single dose. Childn 6-10 yr 375-750 mg/day, 2-5 yr 375 mg/day, <2 yr 100-300 mg/day, all to be given in divided doses. Dosage may be doubled in severe infections. Prophylaxis Adult 3 g as single dose before dental procedure. Childn 1-1.5 g as single dose before procedure.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to penicillins.

Special Precautions

Superinfection in prolonged use, renal impairment, pregnancy & lactation.

Adverse Reactions

Skin rash, pruritus, urticaria, nausea, vomiting, indigestion, diarrhoea; rarely, angioneurotic oedema; anaphylaxis, interstitial nephritis, crystalluria, mucocutaneous candidiasis, pseudomembranous & haemorrhagic colitis, moderate rise in AST & ALT, reversible leucopenia & thrombocytopenia, haemolytic anaemia.

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Drug Interactions

OC, probenecid, allopurinol, anticoagulants, methotrexate, oral typhoid vaccine, sulfinpyrazone.

MIMS Class

Penicillins

ATC Classification

J01CA04 - amoxicillin ; Belongs to the class of penicillins with extended spectrum. Used in the systemic treatment of infections.

Regulatory Classification

Presentation/Packing

Form

Amoxicillin Athlone oral susp 125 mg/5 mL

Packing/Price

100 mL x 1's

Amoxicillin Athlone

amoxicillin

Manufacturer:

Athlone

Distributor:

DCH Auriga - Universal