Amoxicillin 3g oral powder sachets sugar free

Country: United Kingdom

Language: English

Source: MHRA (Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency)

Active ingredient:

Amoxicillin trihydrate

Available from:

Kent Pharma (UK) Ltd

ATC code:

J01CA04

INN (International Name):

Amoxicillin trihydrate

Dosage:

3gram

Pharmaceutical form:

Powder for oral suspension

Administration route:

Oral

Class:

No Controlled Drug Status

Prescription type:

Valid as a prescribable product

Product summary:

BNF: 05010103; GTIN: 5015201004981

Patient Information leaflet

WHAT AMOXICILLIN 3G SACHET SUGAR FREE IS AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR
WHAT AMOXICILLIN 3G SACHET SUGAR FREE IS
Amoxicillin 3g Sachet Sugar Free is an antibiotic.
The active ingredient is amoxicillin. This belongs to
a group of medicines called ‘penicillin’.
WHAT AMOXICILLIN 3G SACHET SUGAR FREE IS USED
FOR
Amoxicillin 3g Sachet Sugar Free is used to treat
infections caused by bacteria in different parts of
the body. Amoxicillin 3g Sachet Sugar Free may
also be used in combination with other medicines
to treat stomach ulcers. WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE YOU TAKE AMOXICILLIN 3G SACHET SUGAR FREE
DO NOT TAKE AMOXICILLIN 3G SACHET SUGAR FREE:
• if you are allergic to amoxicillin, penicillin or
any of the other ingredients of this medicine
(listed in section 6).
• if you have ever had an allergic reaction to any
antibiotic. This can include a skin rash, swelling
of the face or throat.
Do not take Amoxicillin 3g Sachet Sugar Free if
any of the above apply. If you are not sure, talk to
your doctor or pharmacist before taking Amoxicillin
3g Sachet Sugar Free.
WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking
Amoxicillin 3g Sachet Sugar Free if you:
• have glandular fever (fever, sore throat, swollen
glands, and extreme tiredness)
• have kidney problems
• are not urinating regularly.
If you are not sure if any of the above apply to you,
talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking
Amoxicillin.
BLOOD AND URINE TESTS
If you are having:
• Urine tests (glucose) or blood tests for liver
function
• Oestriol tests (used during pregnancy to check
the baby is developing normally)
Tell your doctor or pharmacist that you are taking
Amoxicillin 3g Sachet Sugar Free. This is because
Amoxicillin 3g Sachet Sugar Free can affect the
results of these tests.
OTHER MEDICINES AND AMOXICILLIN 3G SACHET
SUGAR FREE
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking,
have recently taken or might take any other
medicines.
• If you are taking allopurinol (used for gout) with
Amoxicillin 3g Sachet Sugar Free,

Summary of Product characteristics

OBJECT 1
AMOXICILLIN 3G SACHET SUGAR FREE
Summary of Product Characteristics Updated 06-Nov-2017 | Kent
Pharmaceuticals Ltd
1. Name of the medicinal product
Amoxicillin 3 g Sachet Sugar Free AND
Respillin 3g Sachet Sugar Free.
2. Qualitative and quantitative composition
Each sachet contains amoxicillin trihydrate equivalent to 3 g
amoxicillin
Excipients with known effect
Contains 74.388 mg of sodium.
Contains 5401.00 mg of sorbitol.
For the full list of excipients, see section 6.1.
3. Pharmaceutical form
Powder for oral suspension
A lemon coloured, dry, free flowing powder with a characteristic lemon
flavour.
4. Clinical particulars
4.1 Therapeutic indications
Amoxicillin 3 g Sachet Sugar Free is indicated for the treatment of
the following infections in adults and
children (see sections 4.2, 4.4 and 5.1):
• Acute bacterial sinusitis
• Acute otitis media
• Acute streptococcal tonsillitis and pharyngitis
• Acute exacerbations of chronic bronchitis
• Community acquired pneumonia
• Acute cystitis
• Asymptomatic bacteriuria in pregnancy
• Acute pyelonephritis
• Typhoid and paratyphoid fever
• Dental abscess with spreading cellulitis
• Prosthetic joint infections
• _Helicobacter pylori _eradication
• Lyme disease
Amoxicillin 3g Sachet Sugar Free is also indicated for prophylaxis of
endocarditis.
Consideration should be given to official guidance on the appropriate
use of antibacterial agents.
4.2 Posology and method of administration
Posology
The dose of Amoxicillin 3 g Sachet Sugar Free that is selected to
treat an individual infection should take
into account:
• The expected pathogens and their likely susceptibility to
antibacterial agents (see section 4.4)
• The severity and the site of the infection
• The age, weight and renal function of the patient; as shown below
The duration of therapy should be determined by the type of infection
and the response of the patient, and
should generally be as short as possible. Some infections require
longer periods of treatment (see section
4.4 re