Amorex Neo Syrup (Amoxicillin·Clavulanate Potassium (14:1))

Adult dose

There is no experience with this medication in adults. To minimize the possibility of gastrointestinal disturbance, it is administered at the beginning of meals. Administering this medication at the beginning of meals increases the absorption of clavulanate potassium.

Child dose

For pediatric patients over 3 months: Based on amoxicillin content (600 mg/5 mL), take 90 mg/kg/day divided into doses every 12 hours. For acute otitis media, use for 10 days; for acute sinusitis, use for 7 days.

This medication contains the artificial sweetener aspartame, which is broken down into phenylalanine in the body. Therefore, patients with the genetic disorder phenylketonuria should not take this medication. Patients who have had an allergy to this medication's ingredients or beta-lactam antibiotics, patients with infectious mononucleosis or lymphocytic leukemia, patients with a history of liver dysfunction or jaundice, and patients with certain genetic issues such as lactose intolerance should not use this medication. Patients with poor liver function or severe renal impairment, patients with allergic tendencies, patients who have difficulty in oral intake, elderly patients, and patients with gastrointestinal diseases should take caution when using this medication. In such cases, the dosage interval or amount should be adjusted according to the physician's instructions. Taking this medication can cause various side effects such as diarrhea, vomiting, rash, contact dermatitis, gastrointestinal symptoms, liver dysfunction, etc., so if any symptoms are severe, the medication should be stopped immediately and medical advice should be sought. While using antibiotics, serious gastrointestinal diseases such as pseudomembranous colitis may occur, so if diarrhea or abdominal pain worsens, the hospital must be notified immediately. Additionally, long-term use can lead to the development of resistant bacteria, so it is important to take it only for the necessary duration. This medication may interact with other drugs, so if you are currently taking any medications, it is essential to inform your doctor or pharmacist. Special caution is necessary when taken with anticoagulants, diuretics, or anti-inflammatory drugs. Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should use this medication cautiously, especially during the first three months of pregnancy, it is advisable to avoid it. During breastfeeding, if the baby experiences diarrhea or allergic symptoms, it should be discontinued. The safety and effectiveness of this medication have not been confirmed in infants under 3 months of age, so it should not be used. While taking this medication, it is necessary to regularly check liver and kidney function and blood status to ensure there are no abnormalities. In case of an overdose, symptoms such as vomiting, diarrhea, rash, and convulsions may occur, and the medication should be stopped immediately while seeking medical assistance. Sufficient hydration and appropriate treatment are important. This medication should be well shaken before use, and after preparation, it should be stored in the refrigerator and used within 7 days. It is also important to keep it out of reach of children.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, high fever with severe rash, blisters, skin peeling, pain of oral/ocular mucosa, difficulty in breathing or dyspnea, asthma attack, respiratory abnormalities associated with cough and fever, jaundice (yellowing of skin or eyes), extreme fatigue, sudden and very severe headache, lightning headache, seizures, confusion, visual disturbances, paralysis, urinary changes.

Mild side effects

Diarrhea, vomiting, contact dermatitis, pseudomembranous colitis, indigestion, stomatitis, gastritis, glossitis, black hairy tongue, nausea, anorexia, abdominal pain, abdominal bloating, constipation, colonic pain, acid reflux, soft stool, dry mouth, candidiasis, antibiotic-associated colitis, itching, erythema multiforme, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, vesicular exanthema, acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis, eosinophilia, serum sickness syndrome, drug reaction, angioedema,

This medication may be sensitive to air or moisture, so it is important to store it in a sealed container. Additionally, it should be kept in a dry place between 1 to 25 degrees Celsius to maintain its effectiveness.

Appearance

A syrup with a white to pale yellow powder that has a peculiar odor, to be dissolved before use.

Package unit

50 mL/bottle