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Indications:
Amoxy is indicated for the treatment of infections due to susceptible strains of the sensitive organisms: Gram-negative: H. influenzae, E. coli, Pr. mirabilis, and N. gonorrhoeae. Gram-positive: Streptococcus species, D. pneumoniae, and non-penicillinase producing Staphylococci.
Contra-indications:
Individuals with a history of an allergic reaction to the peni. It is also contraindicated in patients with a history of amoxi associated hepatic dysfunction of jaundice.
Dosage and Administration:
Upper respiratory tract infections (due to Streptococci, pneumococci, non-penicillinase producing Staphylococci and H. influenzae);
Genito-urinary tract infections (due to E. coli, Proteus mirabilis and Strep. faecalis);
Skin and Skin Structure infections (due to Streptococci, sensitive Staphylococci and E. coli). Adults: 250 mg every eight hours. Children: (under 20 kg): 25 mg/kg/day in equally divided doses every eight hours. In severe infections or those caused by less susceptible organisms, 500 mg every eight hours for adults and 50 mg/kg/ day in equally divided doses every 8 hours for children may be needed.
Lower respiratory tract infections (due to Streptococci, pneumococci, non-penicillinase producing Staphylococci and H. influenzae). Adults: 500 mg every eight hours. Children: (under 20 kg): 50 mg/kg/day in equally divided doses every eight hours.
Urethritis (due to N. gonorrhoeae). Adults: 3 grams as a single dose. Cases of gonorrhoea with a suspected lesion of syphilis should have dark field examinations before receiving Amoxi and monthly serological tests for a minimum of four months.
Acute, uncomplicated lower urinary tract infections (due to E. coli, Proteus mirabilis, Strep. faecalis and non¬penicillinase producing Staphylococci). Adults: 3 grams as a single dose. Note: The children's dosage is intended for individuals whose weight will not cause the dosage to be calculated greater than that recommended for adults. Children weighing more that 20 kg should be dosed according to the adult recommendations. In renal Impairment the excretion of the antibiotic will be delayed, and depending on the degree of impairment, it may be necessary to reduce the total daily dosage.
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