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 Microbiology).
Respiratory (Acute and Chronic)
H. influenzae; Streptococcus; S. pneumoniae; staphylococcus, non-penicillinase producing; E. coli (see Microbiology).
Genitourinary Tract (complicated and uncomplicated, Acute and Chronic)
P. mirabilis; S. faecalis; E. coli (see Microbiology).
Gonorrhoea
N. gonorrhoea (non-penicillinase 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 take it
The way to take this medicine is: Oral.
This medicine is taken by mouth.
Store below 25 degrees Celsius
Shelf lifetime is 2 Years.
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.
Visual appearance
Hard gelatin capsule with ivory body and green cap Size "2" filled with almost white granular powder.
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Do I need a prescription?
This medicine is available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.
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.
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 Microbiology).
Respiratory (Acute and Chronic)
H. influenzae; Streptococcus; S. pneumoniae; staphylococcus, non-penicillinase producing; E. coli (see Microbiology).
Genitourinary Tract (complicated and uncomplicated, Acute and Chronic)
P. mirabilis; S. faecalis; E. coli (see Microbiology).
Gonorrhoea
N. gonorrhoea (non-penicillinase 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 take it
The way to take this medicine is: Oral.
This medicine is taken by mouth.
Store below 25 degrees Celsius
Shelf lifetime is 2 Years.
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.
Visual appearance
Hard gelatin capsule with ivory body and green cap Size "2" filled with almost white granular powder.
Images are the copyright of Medicines Information Pty Ltd
We are currently experiencing issues with Medicines Information data. Images displayed may not be current, please refer to the CMI.
Do I need a prescription?
This medicine is available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.
Is this medicine subsidised?
This medicine was verified as being available on the PBS (Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme) on September 1, 2023. To learn more about this subsidy, visit the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) website.
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.
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 Microbiology).
Respiratory (Acute and Chronic)
H. influenzae; Streptococcus; S. pneumoniae; staphylococcus, non-penicillinase producing; E. coli (see Microbiology).
Genitourinary Tract (complicated and uncomplicated, Acute and Chronic)
P. mirabilis; S. faecalis; E. coli (see Microbiology).
Gonorrhoea
N. gonorrhoea (non-penicillinase 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 take it
The way to take this medicine is: Oral.
This medicine is taken by mouth.
Store below 25 degrees Celsius
Shelf lifetime is 2 Years.
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.
Visual appearance
Hard gelatin capsule of size "0el" having FEA ivory opaque body and FEG green opaque cap filled with white/almost white granular powder.
Images are the copyright of Medicines Information Pty Ltd
We are currently experiencing issues with Medicines Information data. Images displayed may not be current, please refer to the CMI.
Do I need a prescription?
This medicine is available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.
Is this medicine subsidised?
This medicine was verified as being available on the PBS (Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme) on September 1, 2023. To learn more about this subsidy, visit the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) website.
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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