Ospamox is indicated in the treatment of bacterial infections. This antibiotic is used to treat different types of bacterial infections of the throat, lungs, ears, nose, urinary tract, and skin.
It also treats conditions like tonsillitis, pneumonia, bronchitis, and gonorrhea. This medication, when used with an antibiotic clarithromycin, treats stomach ulcers. You should not use it if you are allergic to any penicillin based antibiotic.
The drug is taken orally; the patient can take it before or after a meal, because the absorption of the drug is not affected by food.
Dosage for adults and children over 10 years old: Usual dose: 1 tablet/time x 3 times/day.
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Manufactured By |
NOVARTIS PHARMA PAKISTAN LTD |
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Product Form |
Suspension |
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Flavor |
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Generic ingredient |
Amino-penicillin |
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Active Ingredient |
Amoxicillin |
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Age |
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Recommended Dosage |
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Prescription |
Required |
- Upper respiratory tract infections, ear, nose and throat infections
- lower respiratory tract infections such as: acute and chronic bronchitis, whooping cough, pneumonia, lung abscess.
- Genitourinary tract infections: Acute and chronic pyelonephritis, pyelonephritis, prostatitis, epididymitis, cystitis.
- Infection due to abortion, endometritis , and adnexitis.
- Gastrointestinal infections: Typhoid, paratyphoid, biliary tract infection, Shigella infection.
- Skin and soft tissue infections.
- Patients with hypersensitivity to cephalosporin antibiotics are likely to have cross-allergies.
- Use caution when using the drug in patients with allergies, bronchial asthma.
- Digestive disorders include nausea, diarrhea. Rarely,
- Hypersensitivity reactions such as rash, fever, arthralgia, erythema multiforme, exfoliative dermatitis, angioedema,
- Hematologic disorders such as thrombocytopenia, agranulocytosis, Eosinophilia.
Q: Is ospamox safe?
Although it is rare, yes, Ospamox 500mg Capsule can cause allergic reactions and is harmful in patients with known allergy to penicillins.
Q: How many days should you take ospamox?
Duration is 5 to 7 days for mild to moderate infection and 10 days for severe infection.
Q: Should ospamox be taken before or after food?
This medication should be taken after food in a prescribed dosage.