AMOX P.P.M 250 mg

Indication

AMOX P.P.M (Amoxicillin 250 mg) is a broad-spectrum penicillin antibiotic used to treat susceptible bacterial infections including respiratory tract infections (pneumonia, bronchitis, tonsillitis), ear infections (otitis media), sinusitis, urinary tract infections, and skin/soft tissue infections.

Ingredients

• Amoxicillin

Direction

Adults: 250–500 mg every 8 hours (3 times daily). Children under 20 kg: 20–40 mg/kg/day in 3 divided doses. Duration is typically 5–10 days, or as directed by a physician. Take with or without food. Complete the full course.

Side effects

• Diarrhoea
• nausea
• vomiting — common.
• Skin rash
• urticaria — common.
• Candidal overgrowth — common.
• Anaphylaxis — rare but serious.
• Elevated liver enzymes — rare.

Precautions

• Do not use if allergic to penicillins
• cephalosporins
• or any beta
• lactam antibiotic.
• Can cause serious hypersensitivity reactions including anaphylaxis.
• Use with caution in renal impairment.
• May cause Clostridium difficile
• associated diarrhoea.
• May reduce the efficacy of oral contraceptives.
• Keep out of reach of children.