Amoxicillin Oral Suspension BP 125 mg/5 ml (RAVYMOX)
COMPOSITION:
Each 5 ml. Reconstituted Suspension Contains:
Amoxicillin Trihydrate BP
Eq to Amoxicillin 125 mg
Excipients Q.S
INDICATIONS
The treatment of bacterial infections caused by Amoxicillin-susceptible organisms. It is principally indicated for respiratory, middle ear and urinary tract, Biliary and intra-abdominal, Gynaecological, Gonorrhoea, Septicaemia, Bacterial endocarditis, Skin and soft tissue infections, Meningitis, Enteric fevers, Dental abscess. The prevention of bacteraemia, associated with procedures, in patients at risk of developing bacterial endocarditis.
DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION
Method of administration: Oral
Dosage:
Note: One teaspoon is equivalent to 5 ml
Adults and Children with a mass more than 40kg:
250mg to 500mg three times per day. The latter dosage is for the more severe infections.
Age and Mass | % of Adult Dose | Usual total daily dose range* |
Adults (65kg) | 100 % | 750mg – 1,5g |
12 years (40kg) | 75 % | 525mg – 1,125mg |
7 years (23kg) | 50 % | 375 mg – 750mg |
1 years (10kg) | 25 % | 187mg – 375 mg |
*Administered in divided doses three times per day.
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Fir in between ages, in between percentages are used, e.g at 10 years 66% and at three years 33% of the adult dose. The above percentage methods of calculating dosage is based on the formula.
Surface are of child x 100 = percentage of adult dose
Surface area of adult
Infants:- The recommended dosage is 20 mg/kg/day in three equally divided doses.
DRUG INTERACTIONS:
Prolongation of prothrombin time has been reported in patients taking amoxicillin. In common with other broad spectrum antibiotics Amoxicillin may reduce the efficacy of the oral contraceptive pill. Excretion of penicillin is reduced by probenecid.
