Banamox 500 mg

Indication

Penicillin antibiotic for infections caused by susceptible, non-penicillinase-producing organisms, including upper and lower respiratory tract infections, upper and lower urinary tract infections, otitis media, skin and soft-tissue infections, gonorrhea, typhoid fever, non-specific urethritis and gastro-intestinal tract infections.

Ingredients

• Amoxicillin (as trihydrate) 500 mg

Direction

Oral route. Adults: 1-2 capsules per dose, 3-4 times a day; do not exceed 4 g a day. Children: daily dose 20-40 mg/kg, divided every 8 hours. Infants under 3 months: daily dose 30 mg/kg, divided every 12 hours. See the package insert for more details and complete the full course.

Side effects

• Diarrhea
• nausea or vomiting
• Skin rash or itching
• Oral or vaginal thrush (candidiasis)
• Rarely
• severe allergic reaction (swelling of face or throat
• difficulty breathing)
• stop use and seek medical help immediately
• Severe or bloody diarrhea during or after treatment: consult a doctor

Precautions

• Do not use if allergic to amoxicillin
• penicillins or cephalosporins
• Use with caution in kidney impairment (dose adjustment may be needed) and in glandular fever (infectious mononucleosis) due to risk of rash
• Complete the full course even if symptoms improve
• Do not exceed 4 g per day in adults
• Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult a doctor or pharmacist before use
• Use under medical supervision
• keep out of reach of children