Sia-Mox: Side Effects & Dosing

Indications/Uses

Resp tract, skin & soft tissue infections, UTI, gonorrhoea.

Dosage/Direction for Use

Adult 250-500 mg tid. Childn 50-100 mg/kg/day in divided doses every 8 hr.

Administration

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

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to penicillins. Infectious mononucleosis.

Special Precautions

Hypersensitivity to cephalosporins. Renal impairment. Lymphatic leukemia.

Adverse Reactions

GI disturbances, allergic reactions, anaphylaxis, blood disorders, superinfections.

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Drug Interactions

Probenecid prolongs plasma t_½ of amoxicillin. Allopurinol increases incidence of skin rashes. Reduces effectiveness 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

Sia-Mox cap 250 mg

Packing/Price

10 × 10's

Form

Sia-Mox cap 500 mg

Packing/Price

1 × 10's;10 × 10's;50 × 10's

Form

Sia-Mox syr 125 mg/5 mL

Packing/Price

60 mL x 1's

Form

Sia-Mox syr 250 mg/5 mL

Packing/Price

60 mL x 1's

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