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Amoxicillin

Penicillin-class antibacterial
Powder · Injection · Tablet250 mg · 500 mg · 1 g · 125 mg1573 brands · 682 makers
Amoxicillin is a penicillin-class antibacterial. Adults and Pediatric Patients Upper Respiratory Tract Infections of the Ear, Nose, and Throat: Amoxicillin tablets are indicated in the treatment of infections due to susceptible (ONLY β-lactamase-negative) isolates of Streptococcus species. Amoxicillin is listed in Nepal's National List of Essential Medicines (NLEM, Sixth Revision 2021) under Anti-Infective Medicines.
Generic nameamoxicillin
Therapeutic classAnti-Infective Medicines > 6.2.1 Access group antibiotics
Form & strength (NLEM)Powder for injection: 250 mg, 500 mg, 1 g (as sodium) in vial; Powder for oral liquid:125 mg (as trihydrate)/ 5 ml [c]; Solid oral dosage form: 250 mg, 500 mg (as trihydrate); Tablet (dispersible): 125 mg, 250 mg (as trihydrate)
Source / स्रोतNational List of Essential Medicines Nepal (2021); NepalDoc medicine catalog

What it's for

Adults and Pediatric Patients Upper Respiratory Tract Infections of the Ear, Nose, and Throat: Amoxicillin tablets are indicated in the treatment of infections due to susceptible (ONLY β-lactamase-negative) isolates of Streptococcus species. (α- and β-hemolytic isolates only), Streptococcus pneumoniae, Staphylococcus spp., or Haemophilus influenzae.

From the U.S. FDA-approved label for Amoxicillin. Full label: DailyMed.

Adults and Pediatric Patients Upper Respiratory Tract Infections of the Ear, Nose, and Throat: Amoxicillin tablets are indicated in the treatment of infections due to susceptible (ONLY β-lactamase-negative) isolates of Streptococcus species. (α- and β-hemolytic isolates only), Streptococcus pneumoniae, Staphylococcus spp., or Haemophilus influenzae. Infections of the Genitourinary Tract: Amoxicillin tablets are indicated in the treatment of infections due to susceptible (ONLY β-lactamase–negative) isolates of Escherichia coli, Proteus mirabilis, or Enterococcus faecalis. coli.

From the U.S. FDA-approved label for Amoxicillin. Full label: DailyMed.

In Adults, 750 to 1750 mg/day in divided doses every 8 to 12 hours. In Pediatric Patients over 3 Months of Age, 20 to 45 mg/kg/day in divided doses every 8 to 12 hours. Refer to full prescribing information for specific dosing regimens.

Directions from the U.S. FDA-approved label — your doctor or pharmacist may advise differently.

Amoxicillin tablets are contraindicated in patients who have experienced a serious hypersensitivity reaction (e.g., anaphylaxis or Stevens-Johnson syndrome) to amoxicillin tablets or to other β-lactam antibacterial drugs (e.g., penicillins and cephalosporins). History of a serious hypersensitivity reaction (e.g., anaphylaxis or Stevens-Johnson syndrome) to amoxicillin tablets or to other beta-lactams (e.g., penicillins or cephalosporins).

Excerpt from the U.S. FDA-approved label. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor before use.

Anaphylactic reactions: Serious and occasionally fatal anaphylactic reactions have been reported in patients on penicillin therapy, including amoxicillin. Discontinue amoxicillin if a reaction occurs. Severe cutaneous adverse reactions (SCAR): Monitor closely. Discontinue if rash progresses. Clostridioides difficile -associated diarrhea (CDAD) (ranging from mild diarrhea to fatal colitis): Evaluate if diarrhea occurs. 5.1 Anaphylactic Reactions Serious and occasionally fatal hypersensitivity (anaphylactic) reactions have been reported in patients on penicillin therapy including amoxicillin.

Warnings and precautions excerpt from the U.S. FDA-approved label — not a complete list. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor before use.

The following are discussed in more detail in other sections of the labeling: Anaphylactic reactions Severe Cutaneous Adverse Reactions Clostridioides difficile- Associated Diarrhea (CDAD) The most common adverse reactions (greater than 1%) observed in clinical trials of amoxicillin tablets or for oral suspension were diarrhea, rash, vomiting, and nausea.

Excerpt from the U.S. FDA-approved label — not a complete list. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor about side effects.

1573 products from 682 makers in the NepalDoc medicine catalog use this generic:

BrandCompositionMakerPack
Admox 500mg CapsuleAmoxicillin (500mg)Mark Ltd.
Admox SuspentionAmoxicillinMark Ltd.
Almox 500 mg CapsuleAmoxicillin (500 mg)Alkem Laboratories Ltd.
Altramox 100mg DropAmoxicillin (100mg)Alliance Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd.
Altramox 250 250mg CapsuleAmoxicillin (250mg)Alliance Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd.
Altramox 500 500mg CapsuleAmoxicillin (500mg)Alliance Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd.
Altramox SuspensionAmoxicillinAlliance Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd.
Amox-Ctl 500mg CapsuleAmoxicillin (500mg)CTL Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd.
Amox-Ctl 500mg SuspentionAmoxicillin (500mg)CTL Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd.
Amoxyn 500mg TabletAmoxicillin (500mg)Saga Laboratories
Amx 250 250mg DT TabletAmoxicillin (250mg)Nepal Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd.
Amx 500 500mg CapsuleAmoxicillin (500mg)Nepal Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd.
Amx SuspensionAmoxicillinNepal Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd.
Apimox 500mg CapsuleAmoxicillin (500mg)Apex Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd.
Aristomox 250 250mg CapsuleAmoxicillin (250mg)Aristo Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Aristomox 500 500mg CapsuleAmoxicillin (500mg)Aristo Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Aristomox KID 125mg TabletAmoxicillin (125mg)Aristo Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Aristomox SuspentionAmoxicillinAristo Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Bimox 100 100mg DropAmoxicillin (100mg)Birat Pharma Lab Pvt. Ltd.
Bimox 250 250mg CapsuleAmoxicillin (250mg)Birat Pharma Lab Pvt. Ltd.
Bimox 500 500mg CapsuleAmoxicillin (500mg)Birat Pharma Lab Pvt. Ltd.
Cuox 500mg CapsuleAmoxicillin (500mg)Gracure Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Curemox 100 100mg DropAmoxicillin (100mg)Lomus Pharmaceutical Pvt. Ltd.
Curemox 250 250mg CapsuleAmoxicillin (250mg)Lomus Pharmaceutical Pvt. Ltd.
Curemox 500 500mg CapsuleAmoxicillin (500mg)Lomus Pharmaceutical Pvt. Ltd.
Curemox SuspensionAmoxicillinLomus Pharmaceutical Pvt. Ltd.
Dicimox 125 125mg Kid TabletAmoxicillin (125mg)MDZ
Dicimox 250 250mg CapsuleAmoxicillin (250mg)MDZ
Dicimox 250 250mg DT TabletAmoxicillin (250mg)MDZ
Dicimox 500 500mg CapsuleAmoxicillin (500mg)MDZ

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