Maxwell-625lb Tablets
Amoxycillin – Semi-synthetic Penicillin with abroad spectrum activity. Amoxycillin kills bacteria by inhibiting cell wall synthesis by binding to target proteins.
Clavulanic Acid – Inhibits beta-lactamase enzyme & protects Amoxycillin from degradation. This prevents resistance and increases the spectrum of antibiotics.
Indications
- Upper respiratory tract infection
- Lower respiratory tract infection
- Orodental Infection
- Skin and soft tissue infection
- Urinary tract infection
- Post-surgical infections
Dosage
Adults and children over 12 yrs
For mild to moderate infections: 375 mg T.I.D. or 625 mg B.I.D. for 5-7 days
For severe infections: 625 mg T.I.D. for 5-7 days
Children
25-45 mg / kg / day (Amoxycillin content) after every 12hrs. For 5-7 days
In treating resistant Streptococcus pneumonia cases 80-90 mg/kg/day (Amoxycillin content) BID
Side effects
Mild in nature. Diarrhoea, indigestion, nausea, vomiting, candidiasis and pseudomembranous colitis, urticarial and erythematous rashes.
Precaution
In liver and renal function impairment, dosage to be adjusted.
Contraindication
Hypersensitivity to penicillin or any other component of the product.