Rx Name [AMOXICILLIN, 081216]

Rx Name	AMOXAPEN 500MG CAP (REM/SBI) AMOXICILLIN
Active Ingredient	AMOXICILLIN
Therapeutic Code	081216
Therapeutic Class	PENICILLINS
Indications	Amoxicillin shares the uses of other aminopenicillins and is used principally for the treatment of infections caused by susceptible gram-negative bacteria (e.g., Haemophilus influenzae, Escherichia coli, Proteus mirabilis, Salmonella). Amoxicillin also i
Caution	Rashes, especially in infectious mono-nucleosis. Shake susp. well before taking dose. Liquid may be mixed with formula, milk, fruit juice, water or ginger ale and taken immediately. Must be taken for full course of treatment. May reduce effectiveness of the contraceptive pill.
Dose Range	Adult: 250mg - 500mg 3 times daily. Pediatric: 1mth-1 yr: 62.5mg-125mg every 8 hours; 1yr-5 yrs: 125mg every 8 hours; from 5 yrs; 250mgevery 8 hours.
Drug Interactions
Pregnancy	Not known to be harmful.
Breast Feeding	Trace amount in milk, but appropriate to use.
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