Lapimox Dosage & Drug Information

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Amoxycillin trihydrate

Indications/Uses

Infections of the resp tract, GUT, ENT, skin & soft tissues, including typhoid & paratyphoid fever & gonorrhoea.

Dosage/Direction for Use

Adult 250-500 mg 8 hrly. Childn 25-50 mg/kg/day in 3 divided doses. Severe infection: Double dose.

Administration

May be taken with or without food: May be taken w/ meals for better absorption & to reduce GI discomfort.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to penicillins. Infectious mononucleosis.

Special Precautions

Hypersensitivity to cephalosporins. Renal impairment.

Adverse Reactions

GI disturbances; allergic reactions, anaphylaxis, blood disorders, superinfection.

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Drug Interactions

Probenecid prolongs plasma t_½ of amoxicillin. Allopurinol increases incidence of skin rashes.

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

Lapimox caplet 500 mg

Packing/Price

100's (Rp110,000/pak)

Form

Lapimox Forte syr 250 mg/5 mL

Packing/Price

60 mL x 1's (Rp22,500/botol)

Form

Lapimox syr 125 mg/5 mL

Packing/Price

60 mL x 1's (Rp12,500/botol)

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