Amoxicillin

Generic Name:
Amoxicillin

Brand Name:
Amoxil, Dispermox, Trimox

Available Forms:
Capsules: 250 and 500 mg.
Tablets: 500 and 875 mg.
Chewable tablets: 125, 200, 250, and 400 mg.
Powder for suspension: 50 mg/ml ; 125, 200, 250, and 400 mg/5 ml.
Tablets for suspension: 200 and 400 mg

Dosage, Frequency and Route:
For most infections in adults the dosing regimens for amoxicillin are 250 mg every 8 hours, 500 mg every 8 hours, 500 mg every 12 hours or 875 mg every 12 hours, depending on the type and severity of infection.

For the treatment of adults with gonorrhea, the dose is 3 g given as one dose.

For most infections, children older than 3 months but less than 40 kg are treated with 25 mg/kg/day in divided doses every 12 hours, 20 mg/kg/day in divided doses every 8 hours, 40 mg/kg/day in divided doses every 8 hours or 45 mg/kg/day in divided doses every 12 hours depending on type and severity of the infection.

Action:
Anti-Biotics

Used to treat infections due to organisms that are susceptible to the effects of amoxicillin. Common infections that amoxicillin is used for include infections of the middle ear, tonsils, throat, larynx (laryngitis), bronchi (bronchitis), lungs (pneumonia), urinary tract, and skin. It also is used to treat gonorrhea.

Side Effects:
Due to amoxicillin include diarrhea, dizziness, heartburn, insomnia, nausea, itching, vomiting, confusion, abdominal pain, easy bruising, bleeding, rash, and allergic reactions. Individuals who are allergic to antibiotics in the class of cephalosporins may also be sensitive to amoxicillin.

Users Considerations:

• Small amounts of amoxicillin may be excreted in breast milk and may cause diarrhea or allergic responses in nursing infants.
• It is generally considered safe to use while breastfeeding. 
• It is used to treat infections in the newborn.