Amoxaduo Syrup

Adult dose

For mild to moderate infections such as recurrent tonsillitis and upper respiratory infections, lower respiratory infections, urinary tract infections, and skin/soft tissue infections, take 25 mg/3.6 mg per kg of body weight divided into two doses daily. For severe infections such as otitis media, sinusitis, and lower respiratory infections like bronchopneumonia and urinary tract infections, take 45 mg/6.4 mg per kg of body weight divided into two doses daily. To minimize potential gastrointestinal intolerance, it is recommended to administer the drug at the beginning of meals.

Child dose

7:1 syrup is not suitable for children under 2 months of age. It is not suitable for pediatric patients with renal failure.

This medication contains the artificial sweetener aspartame, which is broken down into phenylalanine in the body. Therefore, patients with the hereditary disease phenylketonuria should not take this medication. The intake of aspartame should be limited to below the recommended amount by WHO, and adults should adhere to the maximum daily dosage. Patients with hypersensitivity to the ingredients of this medication or beta-lactam drugs, those with infectious mononucleosis or lymphocytic leukemia, and those with a history of liver dysfunction should not use this medication. This medication also contains lactose, so it should not be administered to patients with lactose intolerance, galactose intolerance, lactase deficiency, or glucose-galactose malabsorption. Patients with liver or kidney issues should use this medication with caution, and patients with allergic tendencies or gastrointestinal diseases should also be cautious. When taking this medication, gastrointestinal adverse reactions such as diarrhea, vomiting, and abdominal pain may occur. If symptoms are severe, discontinue the medication immediately and consult a doctor. Rarely, hypersensitivity reactions such as liver dysfunction, skin rash, hives, and difficulty breathing may occur; if such symptoms appear, seek medical attention immediately. Blood abnormalities or kidney dysfunction have also been reported, so regular testing is necessary with prolonged use. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should exercise caution when using this medication, and especially during the first three months of pregnancy, it is advisable to avoid taking it. The safety of this medication in children, especially infants under 2 months of age, has not been established, so use in this population should be cautious. Elderly patients may experience adverse reactions more easily due to reduced bodily functions, so dosage and intervals should be adjusted and observed accordingly. This medication may interact with other drugs, so patients taking other medications must inform their doctor or pharmacist. In case of overdose, gastrointestinal symptoms, kidney dysfunction, and seizures may occur, requiring immediate cessation of use and emergency care. This medication should be stored in a closed container to prevent exposure to air and moisture, and the appropriate storage temperature is between 1 to 25 degrees Celsius in a cool place. It is important to avoid direct sunlight and not to place it in extremely hot or cold locations.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (angioedema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, anaphylaxis, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, shock, severe skin rashes, blistering, skin peeling, pain in mouth/eyes mucosa, difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory distress associated with cough and fever, jaundice of skin or eyes, extreme lethargy, hepatitis, acute pancreatitis, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, loss of consciousness.

Mild side effects

• Gastrointestinal: Diarrhea
• pseudomembranous colitis
• dyspepsia
• stomatitis
• gastritis
• glossitis
• nausea
• vomiting
• loss of appetite
• abdominal pain

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent exposure to air or moisture, and the suitable storage temperature is in a cool place between 1 to 25 degrees Celsius. Avoid direct sunlight and do not store it in extremely hot or cold areas.

Appearance

A whitish powder with a characteristic smell, used as a syrup prepared by dissolving it before use.

Package unit

50 milliliters/bottle