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Ogmento Neo Syrup

Prescription medicationSyrup경구Expired
Ingredient · strength
Amoxicillin Hydrate›54.55g / 100gDilute Potassium Clavulanate›3.9g / 100g
Manufacturer / importer
주식회사더유제약
Appearance
A syrup preparation that is a white to light yellowish powder with a peculiar smell, which dissolves when used.
Packaging
50 milliliters/bottle
Approval status
Expired

MFDS item code 201905338 · Notified 2019.07.29

This product's status changed to Expired on 2024.07.29. It may no longer be sold, so consult a doctor or pharmacist before taking it.

Summary

Main use
Treatment of recurrent acute otitis media and acute sinusitis (in children with risk factors)
Who takes it
Adults · Children
Adult dose
There is no experience of use of this medication in adults. This medication is administered at the beginning of meals to minimize the possibility of gastrointestinal disturbances. The absorption of clavulanate potassium increases when given at the beginning of meals.
Child dose
For pediatric patients aged 3 months and older: Based on amoxicillin content (600 mg/5 mL), take 90 mg/kg/day divided into two doses every 12 hours. For acute otitis media, administer for 10 days, and for acute sinusitis, administer for 7 days.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
주식회사더유제약

Efficacy & effects

Treatment of recurrent acute otitis media and acute sinusitis (in children with risk factors)

  • Recurrent acute otitis media
  • persistent acute otitis media
  • recurrent acute sinusitis
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This medication effectively acts on major respiratory tract bacterial infections such as Streptococcus pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae, and Moraxella catarrhalis. It is particularly used for the treatment of recurrent or persistent acute otitis media and acute sinusitis in pediatric patients. However, this medication is recommended for children with specific risk factors such as having received antibiotic treatment in the past 3 months, being under 2 years old, or attending daycare. Therefore, it is very suitable for treating otitis media and sinusitis in children with these risk factors. This medication plays an important role in alleviating infection symptoms in children and aiding in their rapid recovery. It is used to protect the health of children through safe and effective treatment.

How to take

Adult dose

There is no experience of use of this medication in adults. This medication is administered at the beginning of meals to minimize the possibility of gastrointestinal disturbances. The absorption of clavulanate potassium increases when given at the beginning of meals.

Child dose

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

Precautions

This medication contains the artificial sweetener aspartame, which should not be used by patients with phenylketonuria, a genetic disease. Care should be taken not to exceed the acceptable daily limit of aspartame, and a maximum dose is set for adults. Patients who have had hypersensitivity to this medication or to beta-lactam antibiotics may be at risk if they take this medication. In particular, patients with infectious mononucleosis or lymphocytic leukemia are at a higher risk of side effects such as rash and should not be administered this medication. Patients with a history of liver dysfunction or jaundice may experience worsening symptoms when taking this medication, so caution is necessary. This medication contains lactose, so patients with genetic conditions such as galactose intolerance or lactose deficiency should not take it. Patients with impaired liver or kidney function should be cautious when being administered this medication, and dosing intervals may need to be adjusted. Patients with allergies or those who frequently experience bronchial asthma, rash, hives, etc., should be cautious as there is a possibility of side effects when taking this medication. Patients with gastrointestinal symptoms such as vomiting or diarrhea may not absorb the medication properly, so they should consult a physician before taking it. This medication generally has good tolerability, but side effects such as diarrhea, vomiting, skin rash, contact dermatitis, etc., may occur, and in severe cases, administration should be discontinued. If there is pain in the gastrointestinal tract, frequent diarrhea, or bloody stools during administration, the medication should be stopped immediately, and healthcare personnel should be notified. Symptoms of liver dysfunction can occur particularly in elderly patients or those receiving long-term treatment, so regular liver function tests are necessary. Allergic reactions such as itching, rash, severe dermatitis, and anaphylactic shock can occur rarely, so administration should be discontinued immediately if symptoms arise. Blood-related side effects such as leukopenia, thrombocytopenia, and anemia have been reported rarely, and caution is necessary. Central nervous system disorders such as dizziness, headache, and seizures may occur rarely, so if abnormal symptoms develop, consultation with healthcare personnel is required. This medication may interact with other medications, so if other drugs are being taken, it is essential to inform healthcare personnel. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult a doctor before taking this medication, and particularly avoid taking it during the first three months of pregnancy. It should not be used in infants under 3 months due to insufficient evidence of safety and effectiveness. When taking the medication, adhere to the prescribed dosage and duration, and do not arbitrarily extend or shorten the duration of use. If any adverse reactions occur after taking the medication, immediately consult a physician to determine whether to discontinue the medication.

Side effects and when to seek care immediately

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling, chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with high fever, blistering, peeling skin, oral/eye mucosal pain, severe skin adverse reactions, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory abnormalities accompanying cough and fever, yellowing of the skin or eyes, profound lethargy, liver abnormalities, sudden and severe headaches, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion of consciousness, vision

Mild side effects

Contact dermatitis, diarrhea, vomiting, moniliasis, rash, dyspepsia, stomatitis, gastritis, glossitis, black hairy tongue, nausea, loss of appetite, abdominal pain, abdominal distension, constipation, colonic pain, acid reflux, loose stools, dry mouth, candidiasis, hepatitis, cholestatic jaundice, itching, polymorphous light eruptions, serum sickness syndrome, hypersensitivity vasculitis, acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis, bronchospasm, thrombocytopenic purpura, eosinophilia, lymphopenia, mild

Not everyone experiences these, and they can vary from person to person.

Storage

This medication may be sensitive to air and moisture, so it should be stored in a sealed container. Additionally, it is best to keep it in a dry place between 1 and 25 degrees Celsius. Storing it this way will help maintain its effectiveness for a long time.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

A syrup preparation that is a white to light yellowish powder with a peculiar smell, which dissolves when used.

Package unit

50 milliliters/bottle

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