Ibiamox: Side Effects & Dosing

Indications/Uses

Infection of resp tract, GIT, skin & soft tissue infections, UTI, gonorrhoea, endocarditis.

Dosage/Direction for Use

Adult 250-500 mg tid. Max: 6 g/day. Childn ≤10 yr 125 mg tid. Severe infections Double dosage.

Administration

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

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to penicillins & cephalosporins.

Special Precautions

Renal impairment; infectious mononucleosis.

Adverse Reactions

Allergic reactions; GI disturbances; maculopapular rash, urticaria; occasionally, pseudomembranous colitis.

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Drug Interactions

Excretion delayed by probenecid. May reduce efficacy of OC.

MIMS Class

Penicillins

ATC Classification

J01CA04 - amoxicillin ; Belongs to the class of penicillins with extended spectrum. Used in the systemic treatment of infections.

Thai FDA Category

D

Presentation/Packing

Form

Ibiamox cap 250 mg

Packing/Price

10 × 10's

Form

Ibiamox cap 500 mg

Packing/Price

2 × 10's

Form

Ibiamox syr 125 mg/5 mL

Packing/Price

60 mL x 1's

Form

Ibiamox syr 250 mg/5 mL

Packing/Price

60 mL x 1's

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