• education
Search

Widecillin

Widecillin

amoxicillin

Manufacturer:

Meiji
Concise Prescribing Info
Contents
Amoxicillin trihydrate
Indications/Uses
Upper & lower resp tract infections, GUT, GIT infections, gonorrhea, septicaemia, peritonitis, bacterial endocarditis, osteomyelitis, meningitis, UTI, sepsis, skin & soft tissue infection.
Click to view Widecillin detailed prescribing information
Dosage/Direction for Use
Adult 250-500 mg 3-4 times daily. Childn 20-40 mg/kg/day in 3-4 equally divided doses. Typhoid & paratyphoid fever Adult 4 g daily. Childn 100 mg/kg/day. To be taken in divided doses for 14-21 days.
Click to view Widecillin detailed prescribing information
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.
Click to view Widecillin detailed prescribing information
Special Precautions
Hypersensitivity to cephalosporins. Lymphatic leukemia. Renal or hepatic impairment.
Click to view Widecillin detailed prescribing information
Adverse Reactions
GI disturbances; fever, urticaria, eruption, blood disorders; superinfection; rarely, rise in SGOT, shock symptoms, stomatitis, colitis, avitaminosis.
Drug Interactions
Allopurinol increases incidence of skin rashes. Reduces effectiveness of OC. Probenecid retards renal excretion.
Click to view Widecillin detailed prescribing information
Storage
View Widecillin storage conditions for details to ensure optimal shelf-life.
Description
View Widecillin description for details of the chemical structure and excipients (inactive components).
Action
View Widecillin mechanism of action for pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics details.
MIMS Class
Penicillins
ATC Classification
J01CA04 - amoxicillin ; Belongs to the class of penicillins with extended spectrum. Used in the systemic treatment of infections.
Presentation/Packing
Form
Widecillin caplet 500 mg
Packing/Price
10 × 10's (Rp90,000/boks)
Register or sign in to continue
Asia's one-stop resource for medical news, clinical reference and education
Already a member? Sign in
Register or sign in to continue
Asia's one-stop resource for medical news, clinical reference and education
Already a member? Sign in