Brand name: Ibiamox TM
Active ingredients: amoxicillin
What it is used for
IBIAMOX is intended for use where the patients condition precludes the administration of the oral form of amoxicillin. 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 clinical response. However, in emergency cases where the causative organism has not been identified, therapy with amoxicillin sodium may be useful. Clinical judgement will decide whether combination with another antibiotic would provide a sufficiently broad spectrum of activity pending sensitivity test results.,Septicaemia: (bacterial) H. influenzae; E. coli (see section 5.1 Pharmacodynamic properties - Microbiology); P. mirabilis; Streptococcus; Strep. pneumoniae; Strep. faecalis and Salmonella typhi.,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 (non-penicillinase 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: Amoxicillin sodium may be used for the prophylaxis of bacterial endocarditis in individuals at particular risk, such as those with prosthetic heart valves or those who have previously had endocarditis.
How to take it
The way to take this medicine is: Intravenous. This medicine or fluids is given through a needle or tube (catheter) inserted into a vein.
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Protect from Moisture
- Protect from Light
- Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.
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Do I need a prescription?
This medicine is available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy?
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.
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