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What is it?
Dosage forms: Oral capsules, each containing Amoxicillin Trihydrate 250 and 500 mg, and dry powder for suspension preparation in 125 mg/5 ml and 250 mg/5 ml, in 60 and 100 ml bottles. Composition: Capsules and dry powder for suspension preparation contain Amoxicillin Trihydrate, a broad-spectrum semi-synthetic antibiotic from the penicillin group, with bactericidal action against both gram-positive and gram-negative microorganisms, characterized by rapid absorption (independent of food intake) and rapid diffusion into almost all body tissues and fluids. Indications: Duramox is used for infectious-inflammatory diseases caused by microorganisms sensitive to the drug, such as: bronchitis, pneumonia, angina, pyelonephritis, urethritis, enterocolitis, gonorrhea, and others. Contraindications: Hypersensitivity to penicillins and cephalosporins. Special instructions: Should be prescribed with caution to patients prone to allergic reactions, and also with caution during pregnancy. Side effects: Allergic reactions, urticaria, erythema, rhinitis, conjunctivitis, rarely fever, joint pain, eosinophilia, very rarely anaphylactic shock. Dosage and administration: For adults and children over 10 years of age (over 40 kg body weight), the usual dose is 250-500 mg orally every 8 hours. For children aged 5-10 years, 125 mg every 8 hours. For children under 2 years of age, the daily dose is 20 mg/kg of body weight. It is advisable to take the drug with food or milk to avoid gastrointestinal side effects. Treatment should continue for at least 2-3 days after the disappearance of infection symptoms. Storage conditions: In a dry place at room temperature