Amokvart


PRESCRIPTION

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Amokvart is a broad spectrum antibiotic. It is rapidly bactericidal and possesses the safety profile of a penicillin. Like all penicillins it acts by interfering with the synthesis of the cell wall of the bacterium.

Manual

Each hard gelatin capsule contains:

Amoxicillin Trihydrate BP eq. to Amoxicillin 500 mg

 

Amokravt should be used with the following indications:

  • Hypersensitivity (including to other penicillins, cephalosporins, carbapenems);
  • Allergic diathesis;
  • Bronchial asthma;
  • Hay fever;
  • Infectious mononucleosis;
  • Lymphocytic leukemia;
  • Liver failure;
  • Gastrointestinal tract history (especially colitis associated with the use of antibiotics);
  • Lactation

Dosage and directions for use:

The preparations are administered orally.
Amokvart capsules should be taken, unchewed, with liquid (e.g. a glass of water).
The absorption of Amokvart is not reduced by food intake.

Adults and adolescents (> 40 kg body weight):

The usual dosage covers a range from 750 mg to 3g Amokvart daily in three divided doses. In some areas, 1500 mg Amokvart daily in three divided doses are recommended as the upper usual dose.
Special dosage recommendation. Acute exacerbation of chronic bronchitis in adults: 2 x 1 g per day.

Children (under 40 kg):

For infants and children, Amokvart oral suspensions are recommended.
The daily dosage for children is 40 – 90 mg/kg/day in two to three divided doses (not exceeding 3 g/day) depending on the indication, severity of the disease and the susceptibility of the pathogen.
Children weighing more than 40 kg should be given the usual adult dosage.