Each 5 ml of suspension contains 125 mg of amoxicillin (amoxicillin trihydrate).
Amoxicillin is a semi-synthetic beta-lactam antibiotic that inhibits enzymes involved in the biosynthesis of peptidoglycan, the main structural component of the bacterial cell wall. Inhibition of peptidoglycan synthesis leads to weakening of the cell wall, followed by cell lysis and bacterial death.
Indications
Amoxicillin is used for the treatment of the following infections in adults and children:
- Acute bacterial sinusitis
- Acute otitis media
- Acute streptococcal tonsillitis and pharyngitis
- Acute exacerbations of chronic bronchitis
- Pneumonia
- Acute cystitis
- Asymptomatic bacteriuria during pregnancy
- Acute pyelonephritis
- Typhoid and paratyphoid fever
- Dental abscess with spreading cellulitis
- Prosthetic joint infections
- Helicobacter pylori eradication
- Lyme disease
Amoxicillin is also used for the prophylaxis of endocarditis.