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Amoxycillin (Apo) TM

You should seek medical advice in relation to medicines and use only as directed by a healthcare professional. Always read the label. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.

Active ingredients: amoxicillin

Brand name

(ARTG)

: APO-AMOXYCILLIN amoxicillin (as trihydrate) 250mg/5mL powder for suspension bottle

Download the Consumer Medicine Information Leaflet

Download consumer medicine information leaflet (pdf) from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) website

What this medicine is used for

(ARTG)

INDICATIONS: It is indicated for the treatment of the following infections due to susceptible strains of sensitive organisms. Note. Therapy should be guided by bacteriological studies, including sensitivity tests, and by clinical response. However, in emergency cases where the causative organism has not been identified, therapy with amoxycillin may be useful. Clinical judgement will decide whether combination with another antibiotic would provide a sufficiently broad spectrum of activity pending sensitivity test results. Skin and skin structure: Staphylococcus, non-penicillinase producing; Streptococcus; E. coli (see section 5.1 Pharmacodynamic Properties - Microbiology). Respiratory (acute and chronic): H. influenzae; Streptococcus; Strep. pneumoniae; Staphylococcus, nonpenicillinase producing; E. coli (see section 5.1 Pharmacodynamic Properties - Microbiology). Genitourinary tract (complicated and uncomplicated, acute and chronic): E. coli (see section 5.1 Pharmacodynamic Properties - Microbiology), P. mirabilis and Strep. faecalis. Gonorrhoea: N. gonorrhoeae (nonpenicillinase producing). Prophylaxis of endocarditis: Amoxycillin may be used for the prophylaxis of bacterial endocarditis in individuals at particular risk, such as those with a prosthetic heart valve or those who have previously had endocarditis.

How to use this medicine

(ARTG)

This medicine contains one component only.

Component :

  • Suspension, powder for
  • Oral
  • White to off-white powder forming an orange suspension upon reconstitution with water

Storage conditions

(ARTG)

  • Store below 25 degrees Celsius
  • Protect from Moisture
  • Shelf lifetime is 18 Months.

Do I need a prescription ?

(ARTG)

These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.

  • 100mL when reconstituted pack

Is this medicine subsidised ?

(PBS)

This medicine was verified as being available on the PBS (Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme) on September, 1 2024. To learn more about this subsidy, visit the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) website.

Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?

(AHT)

For the active ingredient amoxicillin

This medicine is generally considered safe during pregnancy if taken as directed. During pregnancy, you should discuss your medicine use with your doctor or pharmacist.

Reporting side effects

You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.

You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems

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