API

Amoxicillin

Drug classification

Dosage form

Capsule, Hard

API strength per dosage

EACH CAPSULE CONTAINS AMOXYCILLIN 500MG AS…

Dose

Adults: 500 mg every 8 hours. Pediatrics: 20–40 mg/kg/day in divided doses every 8 hours. Renal impairment: Adjust dose based on creatinine clearance; severe impairment (CrCl <30 mL/min), 500 mg every 12 hours. Hepatic impairment: Use with caution; no specific adjustment.

Mechanism of action

Indications

Acute otitis media, sinusitis, pharyngitis, tonsillitis, acute bronchitis, community-acquired pneumonia, urinary tract infections, skin and soft tissue infections, gonorrhoea, dental abscess, Helicobacter pylori eradication.

Side effects

Pregnancy category

Precautions

Contraindications