Aymox Capsule 250mg (Amoxicillin Hydrate)

Adult dose

Adults and children weighing 20 kg or more should be given 250 to 500 mg (as potency) once every 8 hours.

Child dose

Children weighing less than 20 kg should be administered 20 to 40 mg (as potency) per kg of body weight in three divided doses per day.

This medication is an antibiotic containing amoxicillin and should not be used by certain patients. For example, individuals who have experienced severe allergic reactions or shock from this medication or those who have hypersensitivity to penicillin antibiotics should not take this medication. Additionally, patients with infectious mononucleosis should avoid this medication. Certain patients require caution when using this medication. Those with hypersensitivity to cephalosporins, or who have a personal or family history of asthma or skin allergies, or those with severely impaired kidney function should use this medication carefully. Patients who have difficulty swallowing, the elderly, or those in poor general condition should be observed carefully for potential vitamin K deficiency. This medication contains specific colorants (Yellow No. 5), so those allergic to this component should also exercise caution. While taking this medication, rare side effects can occur such as shock, rashes, hives, serum sickness-like symptoms, digestive disorders, blood abnormalities, central nervous system disorders, skin diseases, and liver or kidney dysfunction. If these symptoms occur, discontinue use immediately and consult a healthcare professional. It is important to take this medication only for the required duration to prevent antibiotic resistance, and thorough medical history and examination, as well as monitoring after administration, are necessary to prevent allergic reactions. During treatment, care should be taken to prevent secondary infections from fungi or bacteria, and patients with decreased urine output should ensure adequate fluid intake and maintain urine output. This medication may interact with certain drugs, so caution should be exercised when taken with allopurinol, probenecid, oral contraceptives, other antibiotics, anti-inflammatory drugs, etc. Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should be cautious when using this medication, as well as children and the elderly who require special attention. This medication can affect test results, leading to false-positive results on certain tests such as urine glucose tests. Caution should be exercised, as overdose may cause kidney damage.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), shock, wheezing, asthma attacks, difficulty breathing, serum sickness-like response, severe skin reactions, chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe colitis, aseptic meningitis, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS), pustules, erythema of skin and mucous membranes, skin tension, burning sensations, pain, jaundice, acute renal failure.

Mild side effects

• Oral alterations
• dizziness
• diarrhea
• tinnitus
• fever
• rash
• serum sickness-like reaction
• arthritis
• arthralgia
• myalgia

Store this medication in a cool, dry place, avoiding direct sunlight. It is also important to keep it in a sealed container to prevent air or moisture from entering.

Appearance

A hard capsule with a red upper part and a yellow lower part filled with white or nearly white powder.

Package unit

30 capsules/bottle, 500 capsules/bottle, 1000 capsules/bottle