Maxicillin Tablet 625 Milligrams

Adult dose

Adults and children aged 12 or older or weighing 40 kg or more are administered 1 capsule of 250 mg/125 mg of amoxicillin/clavulanate potassium orally 3 times a day, every 8 hours. For severe and respiratory infections, the dose can be increased to 500 mg/125 mg. In cases of renal impairment, adjust the dose according to creatinine clearance. - Creatinine clearance 10–30 mL/min: 1 capsule of 250–500 mg is taken orally every 12 hours.

Child dose

Children aged 12 or older or weighing 40 kg or more are given the same dosage as adults. For children with renal impairment, the dosage should be reduced in the same manner as for adults.

This medication should not be used in certain patients. It should not be administered to patients who have had allergic reactions to this drug or to beta-lactam antibiotics. Patients with viral infections accompanying infectious mononucleosis or lymphocytic leukemia may have an increased risk of rash when using this drug. Additionally, patients with a history of liver dysfunction or jaundice due to this drug or penicillin-class medications should avoid using it. Caution is needed for patients with poor liver function or severe renal impairment since they may affect liver and kidney function when using this medication. Patients with allergies, difficulty swallowing, elderly patients, and those with poor overall health should also use this medication cautiously. If gastrointestinal symptoms such as abdominal pain, diarrhea, and vomiting develop, careful attention is needed as the medication may not be properly absorbed. This drug can cause various side effects such as dyspepsia, diarrhea, stomatitis, rarely hepatitis or skin rash. In particular, if severe diarrhea or abdominal pain, or bloody stools appear, the use of the medication should be stopped immediately and medical attention sought. Symptoms of liver function abnormalities may occur during treatment or after discontinuation, so regular liver function tests are required with long-term use. Rarely, severe allergic reactions or anaphylaxis may occur, so patients should be closely monitored after administration. Abnormalities in blood, kidney function impairment, central nervous system disturbances have also been reported, and if any unusual symptoms arise, medical personnel should be informed immediately. This medication can affect the intestinal flora and may interact with other medications, so caution is needed when used with other drugs. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should carefully consider the potential effects on the fetus or infant before using this drug. Its use in children under 12 years of age or weighing less than 40 kg is not recommended due to limited experience. Elderly patients have a higher risk of side effects due to decreased body function, so doses and intervals should be adjusted using caution. In case of overdose, symptoms such as abdominal pain, diarrhea, vomiting, and drowsiness may appear, and in severe cases, kidney damage or seizures may occur, requiring immediate medical attention. This drug should be stored in a sealed container to prevent moisture. It should be kept in a cool, dry place at temperatures between 1 and 25 degrees. This preserves the drug's efficacy.

Serious side effects

Urticaria, severe swelling (angioedema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, anaphylaxis, mucocutaneous syndrome (Stevens-Johnson syndrome), shock, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin shedding, pain in oral/ocular mucosa, severe skin reactions, asthma attack, respiratory distress with cough and fever, jaundice (yellowing of skin or eyes), extreme fatigue, acute renal failure, interstitial nephritis, sudden and severe side effects

Mild side effects

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

This medication is kept in a sealed container to avoid moisture. It should be stored in a cool, dry place at temperatures between 1 and 25 degrees to maintain its effectiveness.

Appearance

White or almost white oval film-coated tablets

Package unit

30 tablets (6 tablets/PTP x 5)