Pediamox Dosage & Drug Information

Concise Prescribing Info Full Prescribing Info Contents Description Action Indications/Uses Dosage/Direction for Use Overdosage Contraindications Special Precautions Use In Pregnancy & Lactation Adverse Reactions Drug Interactions Storage MIMS Class ATC Classification Regulatory Classification Presentation/Packing

Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Amoxicillin trihydrate

Indications/Uses

Resp, GIT, GUT, skin & soft-tissue infections.

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Dosage/Direction for Use

Childn <40 kg & infant >3 mth ENT, GUT or skin & skin structure infections Mild to moderate infection 25 mg/kg in divided doses 12 hrly or 20 mg/kg in divided doses 8 hrly. Severe infection 45 mg/kg in divided doses 12 hrly or 40 mg/kg in divided doses 8 hrly. Acute otitis media 80-90 mg/kg in divided doses 12 hrly. Lower resp tract infection 45 mg/kg in divided doses 12 hrly. Neonate & infant 20-30 mg/kg in divided doses 12 hrly.

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Overdosage

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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.

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Special Precautions

Hypersensitivity to cephalosporins. Renal impairment. Lymphatic leukemia.

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Use In Pregnancy & Lactation