Amoxicillin 125 S & 250 SF Suspension
PDF Leaflet Revision Date: 14 February 2023
Clinical Summary
Quick overview from the medicine insert
Indication
Infections caused by susceptible non-penicillinase-producing organisms.
Dosage (summary)
Adults: 125 mg every 8 hours; Severe infections: 250 mg every 8 hours.
Special Populations
- Renal impairment
- Hepatic impairment
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Limited data show no increased risk in pregnancy; excreted in breast milk, may cause infant diarrhea.
Key Drug Interactions
- Probenecid increases blood levels
- Allopurinol increases allergic reactions
- Tetracyclines may interfere
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to amoxicillin
- History of severe hypersensitivity to beta-lactams
- Infectious mononucleosis
Common side effects
- Diarrhoea
- Nausea
- Skin rash
Counselling Points
- Take with or without food
- Monitor for allergic reactions
- Maintain hydration to prevent crystalluria
Serious warnings
- Serious hypersensitivity reactions
- Convulsions in renal impairment
- Antibiotic-associated colitis
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