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š Amoxicillin Oral Liquid 250 mg/5 mL
(p) ā Pediatric use
š§Ŗ Nature / Drug Class
š¹ Broad-spectrum beta-lactam antibiotic
š¹ Drug Class: Aminopenicillin
š¹ Mechanism: Inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis
š©ŗ Purpose / Indications
Commonly prescribed in children for:
- Upper respiratory tract infections: tonsillitis, pharyngitis, otitis media
- Lower respiratory infections: bronchitis, pneumonia
- Urinary tract infections
- Skin and soft tissue infections
- Typhoid fever (based on clinical judgment)
- Dental infections
- Part of H. pylori treatment in pediatric cases (with other drugs)
āļø Advantages
āļø High-dose formulation for older children or severe infections
āļø Sugar-flavored for pediatric compliance
āļø Effective against a wide range of bacteria
āļø Easily measurable liquid for weight-based dosing
š¦ Common Packaging
- Bottle: 60 mL, 100 mL, or 120 mL
- Dry powder for oral suspension
- Strength after reconstitution: 250 mg/5 mL
ā ļø Patient Advice / Precautions
- Shake well before every dose
- Use a dosing spoon, cup, or oral syringe
- Complete the full antibiotic course
- Refrigerate after reconstitution (2Ā°Cā8Ā°C)
- Discard any unused suspension after 7ā10 days
- Watch for allergy symptoms (rash, itching, swelling)
- Inform doctor if diarrhea persists or if the infection does not improve
š¢ Common Side Effects
- Diarrhea
- Nausea
- Rash
- Rare: Hypersensitivity, anaphylaxis, Clostridioides difficile infection
š§ Storage
- Before reconstitution: Store dry powder at room temperature (below 25Ā°C)
- After reconstitution: Refrigerate and use within 7ā10 days
- Keep bottle tightly closed and out of reach of children