Ogmex Duo Syrup [Amoxicillin, Clavulanate Potassium (7:1)]

Adult dose

For recurrent tonsillitis and similar upper respiratory infections, lower respiratory infections, urinary tract infections, and mild to moderate skin and soft tissue infections, amoxicillin/clavulanate potassium is usually administered as 25 mg/3.6 mg per kg of body weight divided into two doses per day. For severe infections such as otitis media, sinusitis, lower respiratory infections like bronchopneumonia, and urinary tract infections, amoxicillin/clavulanate potassium is usually administered as 45 mg/6.4 mg per kg of body weight divided into two doses per day.

Child dose

The 7:1 syrup is not suitable for infants under 2 months, and is also not suitable for pediatric patients with kidney failure.

This medication contains the artificial sweetener aspartame, which is broken down into phenylalanine in the body, so it should not be used in patients with the genetic disease phenylketonuria. Additionally, it should not be administered to patients who have had an allergic reaction to this medication's components or beta-lactam antibiotics, patients with viral infections such as infectious mononucleosis or lymphocytic leukemia, and patients who have previously experienced liver dysfunction or jaundice due to this medication or penicillin. Since this medication also contains lactose, patients with lactose intolerance or related genetic disorders should not use it. Patients with impaired liver or kidney function, allergic individuals, the elderly, and patients with gastrointestinal diseases should exercise caution when using this medication and should adjust the dosing interval as needed. Taking this medication may lead to various side effects such as digestive symptoms including diarrhea, vomiting, abdominal pain, liver dysfunction, skin rashes, and allergic reactions. If symptoms are severe, consult a doctor immediately. Severe allergic reactions such as anaphylactic shock can rarely occur, so the condition of the patient should be closely monitored after administration. To prevent the emergence of antibiotic-resistant bacteria, use only for the necessary period, and if used for a prolonged period, kidneys and liver function should be regularly assessed. This medication may interact with other drugs, so if you are taking other medications, be sure to inform your doctor or pharmacist. Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should use this medication cautiously, and it is advisable to avoid administration during the first trimester of pregnancy. Pediatrics, especially newborns under 2 months, should be used with caution as safety has not been established. Elderly patients are at higher risk of side effects due to decreased body function, so dosing and intervals should be adjusted, and their condition should be monitored closely. This medication should be stored refrigerated after preparation and used within 7 days, and it should be well shaken before use. In case of overdose, gastrointestinal symptoms, kidney failure, and allergic reactions may occur, thus immediately stopping administration and receiving appropriate treatment is necessary. During the administration of this medication, closely monitor for gastrointestinal or allergic symptoms, and consult medical personnel if any unusual symptoms occur.

Serious side effects

Urticaria, severe swelling, chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe allergic reactions, high fever with severe rash, blisters, skin peeling, pain in mucous membranes of the mouth, pain in mucous membranes of the eyes, severe skin adverse reactions, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, abnormal respiratory symptoms accompanied by cough and fever, yellowing of the skin or eyes, jaundice, extreme lethargy, liver dysfunction, sudden and severe

Mild side effects

• Diarrhea
• pseudomembranous colitis
• indigestion
• stomatitis
• gastritis
• glossitis
• black hairy tongue
• nausea
• vomiting
• loss of appetite

This medication can be sensitive to air and moisture, so it must be stored in a tightly sealed container. It is best kept at a cool temperature between 1 degree and 25 degrees Celsius, not in excessively hot or cold environments.

Appearance

A whitish powder with a peculiar smell, used after dissolving in syrup

Package unit

50 mL/bottle * 1, 50 mL/bottle * 10