Χώρα: Ηνωμένες Πολιτείες
Γλώσσα: Αγγλικά
Πηγή: NLM (National Library of Medicine)
AMOXICILLIN (UNII: 804826J2HU) (AMOXICILLIN ANHYDROUS - UNII:9EM05410Q9), CLAVULANATE POTASSIUM (UNII: Q42OMW3AT8) (CLAVULANIC ACID - UNII:23521W1S24)
Northstar RxLLC
AMOXICILLIN
AMOXICILLIN ANHYDROUS 875 mg
ORAL
PRESCRIPTION DRUG
Amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium tablets are indicated for the treatment of infections in adults and pediatric patients, due to susceptible isolates of the designated bacteria in the conditions listed below: Lower Respiratory Tract Infections - caused by beta‑lactamase–producing isolates of Haemophilus influenzae and Moraxella catarrhalis . Acute Bacterial Otitis Media - caused by beta‑lactamase–producing isolates of H. influenzae and M. catarrhalis . Sinusitis - caused by beta‑lactamase - producing isolates of H. influenzae and M. catarrhalis . Skin and Skin Structure Infections - caused by beta‑lactamase–producing isolates of Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, and Klebsiella species. Urinary Tract Infections - caused by beta‑lactamase–producing isolates of E. coli, Klebsiella species, and Enterobacter species. Limitations of Use When susceptibility test results show susceptibility to amoxicillin, indicating no beta-lactamase production, amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium tablets sh
Tablets Amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium tablets, USP 500 mg/125 mg are white to off-white oblong film coated tablets with beveled edges, debossed with 500/125 on one side and AMC on the other side. They are supplied in plastic bottles of 20 (with desiccant) as under: Amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium tablets, USP 875 mg/125 mg are white to off-white oblong film coated tablets with beveled edges, scored and debossed with 875/125 on one side and AMC on the other side. They are supplied in plastic bottles of 20 and 100 (with desiccant) as under: Store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F) [See USP Controlled Room Temperature]. Dispense in tightly closed, moisture-proof containers. Keep out of the reach of children.
Abbreviated New Drug Application
AMOXICILLIN AND CLAVULANATE POTASSIUM- AMOXICILLIN AND CLAVULANATE POTASSIUM TABLET, FILM COATED NORTHSTAR RXLLC REFERENCE LABEL SET ID: B6583123-8297-4EB9-AD0F-B074F8707683 ---------- HIGHLIGHTS OF PRESCRIBING INFORMATION THESE HIGHLIGHTS DO NOT INCLUDE ALL THE INFORMATION NEEDED TO USE AMOXICILLIN AND CLAVULANATE POTASSIUM SAFELY AND EFFECTIVELY. SEE FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION FOR AMOXICILLIN AND CLAVULANATE POTASSIUM TABLETS. AMOXICILLIN AND CLAVULANATE POTASSIUM TABLETS FOR ORAL USE INITIAL U.S. APPROVAL: 1984 RECENT MAJOR CHANGES INDICATIONS AND USAGE Amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium tablets are a combination of amoxicillin, a penicillin-class antibacterial and clavulanate potassium, a beta‑lactamase inhibitor indicated for treatment of the following infections in adults and pediatric patients: (1) • • • • • Limitations of Use When susceptibility test results show susceptibility to amoxicillin, indicating no betalactamase production, amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium should not be used. (1) Usage To reduce the development of drug-resistant bacteria and maintain the effectiveness of amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium tablets and other antibacterial drugs, amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium tablets should be used only to treat or prevent infections that are proven or strongly suspected to be caused by bacteria. (1) DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION • • • DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS Tablets: 500 mg/125 mg, 875 mg/125 mg. (3) CONTRAINDICATIONS • • WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS • Warnings and Precautions (5) 08/2022 Lower respiratory tract infections Acute bacterial otitis media Sinusitis Skin and skin structure infections Urinary tract infections Adults and Pediatric Patients greater than 40 kg: 500 or 875 mg every 12 hours or 250 or 500 mg every 8 hours, based on amoxicillin component. (2.2, 2.3) Pediatric patients aged 12 weeks (3 months) and older: 25 to 45 mg/kg/day every 12 hours or 20 to 40 mg/kg/day every 8 hours, up to the adult dose. (2.3) Neonates and infants less than 12 wee Διαβάστε το πλήρες έγγραφο