AMOXICILLIN - is a widely-used antibiotic. It belongs to the penicillin group and is used to treat certain infections that are caused by bacteria. In the United States, its brand names include Larotid, Amoxil, DisperMox, Moxilin, and Trimox. Amoxicillin fights bacteria and stops them from growing by preventing them from forming cell walls. This kills the bacteria and eventually eradicates the infection.

USES

• Bronchitis.
• Ear infection.
• Gonorrhea.
• Lyme disease.
• Pneumonia.
• Skin infections.
• Throat infections.
• Tonsillitis, typhoid, urinary tract infections.

DESCRIPTION
Amoxicillin can be used in combination with another antibiotic called clarithromycin to treat stomach ulcers caused by H. pylori bacterial infection. It can also be combined with lansoprazole to help reduce stomach acid and symptoms of acid reflux. Health care providers sometimes prescribe amoxicillin for heart problems, to prevent chlamydia during pregnancy, to prevent bacterial infection in newborns, or to protect the heart valve after surgical procedures. Amoxicillin can also be used "off-label" to treat anthrax. Amoxicillin should only be used "off-label," in other words, for purposes not usually specified, if specifically recommended by a healthcare provider.

DOSAGE
Orally, before or after a meal.

Adults and children over 10 years old (with a body weight of more than 40 kg) are prescribed 500 mg 3 times a day; in severe infections - 750-1000 mg 3 times a day.

In acute uncomplicated gonorrhea, 3000 mg is prescribed once for men and twice for women.

In acute infectious diseases of the gastrointestinal tract (paratyphoid fever, typhoid fever) and biliary tract, with gynecological infectious diseases for adults, 1500-2000 mg 3 times a day or 1000-1500 mg 4 times a day. In severe infections (meningitis, septicemia) adults - up to 6000 mg per day in 3-4 doses. Children - 250-500 mg 3 times a day. The duration of treatment depends on the indications and clinical presentation and is usually 5-7 days. With otitis media and similar infections in children, a two-time administration of Amoxicillin is sufficient. In cases of chronic diseases, recurrent infections, severe infections, adults are prescribed 750-1000 mg 3 times a day, children up to 60 mg / kg of body weight per day are divided into 3 doses.

Leptospirosis for adults - 500-7500 mg 4 times a day for 6-12 days.

Listeriosis, adults 500 mg 3 times a day for 6-12 days. Adults with salmonella - 1500-2000 mg 3 times a day for 2-4 weeks.

For the prevention of endocarditis in minor surgical interventions for adults - 3000-4000 mg 1 hour before the procedure. If necessary, a repeated dose is prescribed after 8-9 hours. In children, the dose is halved.

• Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach upset, headache, rash, abnormal taste.
• Do not use if allergic to penicillin or cephalosporins.
• Complete full course to prevent resistance, even if feeling better. 

STORAGE
Store in dry place at room temperature. Do not exceed storage temperature higher than 25 degrees Celcius. Keep away from direct sunlight. Keep locked and away from children.

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