Jongkundang Amoxicillin Capsule 500 mg

Adult dose

For adults, administer amoxicillin 250-500 mg (potency) orally three times a day.

Child dose

For children weighing over 20 kg, administer amoxicillin 250-500 mg (potency) orally three times a day. For children weighing under 20 kg, 20-40 mg (potency) per kg of body weight is to be taken orally three times daily.

This medication should not be used in certain patients. For example, patients who have experienced severe allergic reactions to this medication or who are hypersensitive to penicillin antibiotics, patients with mononucleosis, and those with lactose intolerance or related genetic disorders should not take this medication. Additionally, patients with a history of hypersensitivity to cephalosporins, those with allergic constitutions, patients with severe renal dysfunction, patients unable to take oral medications, and elderly patients should use this medication cautiously, and may need to adjust the dosing intervals or closely monitor their condition if necessary. This medication can rarely cause severe allergic reactions or shock, so if symptoms such as discomfort, dizziness, rashes, or difficulty breathing appear during use, it should be discontinued immediately and medical professionals should be consulted. Also, various side effects such as gastrointestinal symptoms, blood disorders, central nervous system disorders, skin rashes, liver function abnormalities, and kidney function abnormalities can occur, so careful monitoring is necessary. When using this medication, it is recommended to conduct susceptibility testing to prevent the development of resistant bacteria and to only administer for the minimum necessary duration. Prior skin testing is recommended to prevent allergic reactions, and appropriate treatment equipment and medication should be prepared in case of emergency. Furthermore, secondary infections caused by fungi or other bacteria may occur during the use of this medication, so symptoms should be reported to healthcare professionals immediately. In cases of high-dose administration, sufficient fluid intake should be ensured to prevent kidney damage. This medication may interact with certain drugs, so caution is needed when taken with allopurinol, probenecid, oral contraceptives, some antibiotics, and anti-inflammatory drugs. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant, as well as nursing mothers, should consult with healthcare professionals about the use of this medication, and particular caution should be taken when administering it to children or the elderly. Finally, taking this medication can affect the results of some clinical tests, so it should be considered when interpreting test results; caution is needed as overdose can lead to serious side effects like renal failure.

Serious side effects

• Hives
• severe swelling (edema)
• shock
• serum sickness-like reactions
• severe allergic reactions
• Stevens-Johnson syndrome
• toxic epidermal necrolysis
• jaundice
• acute renal failure
• altered consciousness

Mild side effects

• Oral mucosal abnormalities
• wheezing
• dizziness
• diarrhea
• tinnitus
• fever
• rash
• serum sickness-like reactions
• arthritis
• arthralgia

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to protect it from air and moisture. It is best to maintain a storage temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

Capsules containing a white to pale yellow crystalline powder, with an upper part in crimson and a lower part in dark yellow.

Package unit

30 capsules/bottle, 500 capsules/bottle