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Amoxycillin (AN) TM
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Active ingredients: amoxicillin
Brand name
(ARTG)
: AMILOXYN amoxicillin (as trihydrate) 500 mg capsules blister packConsumer Medicine Information (CMI)
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What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
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 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): E.coli (see Microbioology), P.mirabilis and S.faecalis.,Gonorrhoea: N.gonorrhoeae (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 use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Capsule, hard
- Oral
- Maroon/yellow, size"0EL" hard gelatin capsule filled with white to off white granular powder & imprinted with "A" on cap & "86" on body with black ink
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Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
- 20 pack
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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