Amoxicillin YSP Dosage & Drug Information

Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Amoxicillin trihydrate

Indications/Uses

Infections due to gm -ve & +ve organisms & non-penicillinase-producing staph.

Dosage/Direction for Use

Adult 250-500 mg tds. Childn 20-40 mg/kg daily in divided doses 8 hrly.

Administration

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

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to penicillins.

Special Precautions

Hypersensitivity to cephalosporins. Pregnancy & lactation.

Adverse Reactions

Rash, exfoliative dermatitis or erythema multiforme, haemolytic anaemia, leukopenia, neutropenia, agranulocytosis, thrombocytopenia, thrombocytopenic purpura, black hairy tongue, glossitis, stomatitis, sore mouth or tongue, acute interstitial nephritis, moderate increase in serum SGOT.

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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 YSP cap 250 mg

Packing/Price

100 × 10's

Form

Amoxicillin YSP cap 500 mg

Packing/Price

100 × 10's

Amoxicillin YSP

amoxicillin

Manufacturer:

Y.S.P. Industries

Distributor:

Y.S.P. Industries