Orasil 250 mg and 500 Capsules
PDF Leaflet Revision Date: 30 May 2025
Clinical Summary
Quick overview from the medicine insert
Indication
Treatment of mild to moderately severe infections caused by susceptible organisms.
Dosage (summary)
Adults: 750 mg to 3 g daily in divided doses; max 6 g/day.
Special Populations
- Elderly
- Renal impairment
- Hepatic impairment
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Use with caution in pregnancy; excreted in breast milk.
Key Drug Interactions
- Probenecid
- Allopurinol
- Digoxin
- Tetracyclines
- Oral anticoagulants
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to amoxicillin
- History of severe allergic reactions to beta-lactams
Common side effects
- Diarrhoea
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Skin rashes
- Headache
Counselling Points
- Take with food to reduce GI upset
- Monitor for allergic reactions
- Use alternative contraception
Serious warnings
- Serious hypersensitivity reactions
- Risk of antibiotic-associated colitis
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