Here is a detailed overview of:
💊 Amoxicillin Oral Liquid 125 mg/5 mL
(p) – Pediatric use
🧪 Nature / Drug Class
🔹 Broad-spectrum beta-lactam antibiotic
🔹 Class: Aminopenicillin
🔹 Bactericidal in action
🩺 Purpose / Indications
✅ Used in children to treat bacterial infections such as:
- Tonsillitis, pharyngitis, otitis media
- Bronchitis, pneumonia
- Urinary tract infections (UTIs)
- Skin & soft tissue infections
- Typhoid fever (as per guidelines)
- H. pylori combination therapy (when indicated)
⚙️ Advantages
✔️ Pediatric-friendly sweetened liquid
✔️ Accurate weight-based dosing
✔️ Well-tolerated in children
✔️ Effective against a range of Gram-positive and Gram-negative organisms
📦 Common Packaging
- Bottle: 60 mL or 100 mL
- Dry powder form for reconstitution
- Strength: 125 mg per 5 mL after reconstitution
⚠️ Patient Advice / Precautions
- Shake well before each use
- Use a dosing spoon/syringe for accuracy
- Complete the full course as prescribed
- Store the reconstituted suspension in refrigerator (2°C–8°C)
- Discard unused portion after 7–10 days
- Monitor for allergic reactions, especially in penicillin-sensitive patients
- Inform doctor in case of diarrhea, rash, or non-resolving fever
💢 Common Side Effects
- Diarrhea
- Rash
- Mild abdominal pain or discomfort
- Rare: Hypersensitivity, anaphylaxis, superinfection
🧊 Storage
- Before mixing: Store dry powder below 25°C
- After mixing: Refrigerate and use within 7–10 days
- Keep tightly closed and away from light