Ogumoks 500mg (Amoxicillin Hydrate and Sulbactam Film Coated Tablet)

Adult dose

Adults and children over 12 years old should take amoxicillin and sulbactam film-coated tablet at a dose of 500-1000mg (equivalent) orally 3 times a day.

Child dose

Children over 12 years old should take amoxicillin and sulbactam film-coated tablet at a dose of 500-1000mg (equivalent) orally 3 times a day.

This medication is a penicillin-class antibiotic and should not be used in certain patients. First, it should not be administered to patients who have had allergic reactions to this medication or to penicillin class antibiotics, patients with hypersensitivity to cephalosporin-class drugs, and patients with viral infections like infectious mononucleosis. Additionally, this medication contains lactose and should not be used in patients with genetic issues such as lactose intolerance, lactase deficiency, or glucose-galactose malabsorption. Patients with a history of gastrointestinal diseases or allergic reactions, patients with bronchial asthma or those prone to allergic symptoms such as hives, patients with severe renal impairment, and those who have difficulty with oral intake or elderly patients should use this medication with caution. During administration, gastrointestinal side effects such as vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal pain may occur, and especially severe colitis may develop, so if such symptoms appear, the medication should be discontinued immediately, and a doctor's consultation is required. Also, serious allergic reactions, such as skin rashes, hives, and anaphylactic shock, may occur, so caution is necessary. Abnormal kidney function, blood abnormalities, fungal infections due to dysbiosis, liver function abnormalities, and neurological symptoms have also been reported, hence regular checkups are recommended. This medication may interact with other drugs, and caution should be exercised when taking it together with methotrexate, probenecid, allopurinol, oral contraceptives, etc. It is known that there is a low risk to the fetus during pregnancy; however, it should only be used when absolutely necessary, and during breastfeeding, it should be used carefully as it may affect the baby. In children and elderly patients, renal function may be immature or impaired, so dosage adjustment and monitoring are necessary. In case of overdose, symptoms of neurological disturbance or renal failure may occur, and immediate medical attention should be sought; if necessary, the drug can be removed via hemodialysis. Finally, caution should be exercised regarding the administration method when combined with other antibiotics, avoiding mixed administration and ensuring sufficient intervals between doses.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (Quincke's edema), anaphylactic shock, serum sickness-like reactions (hives or skin rash with fever), membranous colitis, severe colitis with bloody stools, liver function abnormalities and jaundice (hyperbilirubinemia, increased liver enzyme levels), renal abnormalities (acute renal failure, interstitial nephritis, urinary retention, dysuria), anemia, hemolytic anemia, platelet abnormalities, neutropenia, agranulocytosis, serious blood disorders

Mild side effects

• Nausea
• vomiting
• diarrhea
• loss of appetite
• epigastric pain
• abdominal pain
• dyspepsia
• hiccups
• gastritis
• itching

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent air or moisture from entering and should be kept at room temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius. By storing it this way, the effectiveness of the medication can be maintained for a long time.

Appearance

White oval film coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle