Amoxicon

Indication:

In the treatment of following infections caused by sensitive pathogens :

·    Respiratory tract infections: Otitis media, sinusitis, tonsillitis, pharyngitis, laryngitis, pneumonia, acute and chronic bronchitis, lung abscess, empyema, bronchiectasis.

·     Gastrointestinal tract infections: Typhoid and paratyphoid.

·      Urinary tract infections: Pyelonephritis, cystitis, and urethritis.

·      Venereal disease: Gonorrhea

·      Skin and soft tissue infections: Cellulitis, carbuncles, furunculosis, infected wounds, abscess.

·      Severe systemic infections: Septicaemia, septic abortion, puerperal sepsis, endocarditis, osteomyelitis, intra-abdominal sepsis. 

Dosage & Administration:

Adult: Usual adults dose is 250 mg three times daily, increasing up to 500 mg three times daily for  severe infections. Children: Up to 10 years of age, 125 mg to 250 mg three times daily. Severe or recurrent purulent respiratory infections: 3 g every twelve hours. 

Preparation:

Amoxicon 250 Capsule: Each capsule contains amoxicillin trihydrate BP equivalent to 250 mg amoxicillin.

Amoxicon 500 Capsule: Each capsule contains amoxicillin trihydrate BP equivalent to 500 mg amoxicillin.

Amoxicon PFS: Each 5 ml suspension contains amoxicillin trihydrate BP equivalent to 125 mg amoxicillin.