Amoxil Oral/Duo

Drugs

Generic Name: Amoxycillin trihydrate
Product Name: Amoxil Oral/Duo

Indication of Amoxil Oral/Duo
Action of Amoxil Oral/Duo
Dose advice of Amoxil Oral/Duo
Schedule of Amoxil Oral/Duo
Common side effects of Amoxil Oral/Duo
Uncommon side effects of Amoxil Oral/Duo

Indication of Amoxil Oral/Duo:

Amoxil can be used to treat a range of infections including:

Respiratory infections.

Urinary infections.

Gonorrhoea (a sexually transmitted infection).

Skin infections.

For the prevention of infection in individuals with certain heart conditions, such as artificial heart valves.

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Action of Amoxil Oral/Duo:

Amoxil belongs to the penicillin group of antibiotics. It works by attacking the cell walls of sensitive bacteria therefore preventing the bacteria from growing and also killing them.

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Dose advice of Amoxil Oral/Duo:

Dosage will vary depending on the age of the patient, type of infection being treated and other factors, such as whether the patient has normal kidneys (this affects how fast the drug can be removed from the body).Treatment should be continued for a minimum of 2-3 days after the patient is symptom free.

Adult: 250-500 mg 8 hourly.

Child: 7.5-15 mg/kg 8 hourly.

Impaired renal function: Excretion may be delayed so dose reduction may be necessary.

Gonococcal infection: Amoxil 2 g stat, plus azithromycin 1 g stat.

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Schedule of Amoxil Oral/Duo:

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Common side effects of Amoxil Oral/Duo:

As with any other medication, amoxil can cause a number of side effects, most of which are likely to be minor and short-lived. If any uncommon or serious side effects are experienced, the patient should stop taking amoxil and inform their doctor immediately. Minor side effects include:

Diarrhoea (loose bowel movements).

Indigestion and feeling nauseated or unwell.

Rash (particularly in association with glandular fever).

Vaginal thrush in women.

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