Synamox Dosage & Drug Information

Concise Prescribing Info

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Amoxycillin

Indications/Uses

ENT & GUT, skin & soft tissue infections, acute, uncomplicated anogenital & urethral gonorrhea.

Dosage/Direction for Use

Adult & childn ≥20 kg 250-500 mg tds, max: 4.5 g daily, 8-20 kg 6.7-13.3 mg/kg tds, 6-8 kg 50-100 mg tds, <6 kg 25-50 mg tds.

Administration

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

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity.

Special Precautions

Cross-sensitivity; prolonged therapy (periodic assessment of organ system). Renal impairment. Pregnancy & lactation.

Adverse Reactions

Hypersensitivity reactions, pseudomembranous colitis, GI disturbances.

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Drug Interactions

Concomitant use w/ chloramphenicol, erythromycin, sulfonamide, tetracyclines, probenecid.

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

Synamox cap 250 mg

Packing/Price

1000's;10's

Form

Synamox cap 500 mg

Packing/Price

10's;500's

Form

Synamox oral susp 125 mg/5 mL

Packing/Price

100 mL x 1's;60 mL x 1's

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