Britamox Dosage & Drug Information

Concise Prescribing Info Full Prescribing Info Contents Description Action Indications/Uses Dosage/Direction for Use Contraindications Special Precautions Adverse Reactions Storage MIMS Class ATC Classification Regulatory Classification Presentation/Packing

Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Amoxicillin trihydrate

Indications/Uses

Biliary tract infections, bronchitis, endocarditis, gastroenteritis, gonorrhea, mouth infections, otitis media, pneumonia, spleen disorders, typhoid & paratyphoid fever, UTI; upper & lower resp tract, GI tract, skin & soft tissue, gynecological/obstet/miscellaneous infections.

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Dosage/Direction for Use

1 cap every 8 hr. Enteric fever: Typhoid & paratyphoid Adult 4 g daily in divided doses for 14-21 days. Childn 100 mg/kg/day in divided doses for 14-21 days. Typhoid carrier states 3-4 g daily in divided doses for a min of 1 mth. Gonorrhea 3 g daily as a single dose.

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Administration

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

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to penicillins.

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Special Precautions

Overgrowth of nonsusceptible organisms may occur especially during prolonged therapy.

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Adverse Reactions

Diarrhea, indigestion, glossitis, stomatitis & vomiting.

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Storage

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Description

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Action

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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

Britamox cap 500 mg

Packing/Price

100's

Britamox

amoxicillin

Manufacturer:

Reyoung Pharma

Distributor:

Philgen