Australia - English - Department of Health (Therapeutic Goods Administration)

alphapharm pty ltd - cefalexin monohydrate, quantity: 26.3 mg/ml (equivalent: cefalexin, qty 25 mg/ml) - oral liquid, powder for - excipient ingredients: sodium lauryl sulfate; allura red ac; methylcellulose; dimeticone 350; xanthan gum; pregelatinised maize starch; sucrose; flavour - indications as at 24 february 2004: ibilex is indicated in the treatment of the following infections when caused by susceptible strains of the designated microorganisms: respiratory tract infections caused by s. pneumoniae and group a beta-haemolytic streptococci (penicillin is the usual drug of choice in the treatment and prevention of streptococcal infections, including the prophylaxis of rheumatic fever. ibilex is generally effective in the eradication of streptococci from nasopharynx; however, substantial data establishing the efficacy of ibilex in the subsequent prevention of rheumatic fever are not available at present.) bacterial sinusitis caused by streptococci, s. pneumoniae and s. aureus (methicillin-sensitive only) otitis media due to s. pneumoniae, staphylococci; skin and soft tissue infections caused by staphlococci anr/or streptococci; genitourinary tract infections, including acute prostatic caused by e. coli, p. mirabilis, and klebsiella sp. the effectiveness of ibilex in the treatment of bacterial infections of the brain and spinal column has not been established and ibilex is not indicated in these conditions. note: appropriate culture and susceptibility test should be initiated prior to and during therapy to determine susceptibility of the causative organism to ibilex. renal function studies should be performed when indicated

Australia - English - Department of Health (Therapeutic Goods Administration)

aspen pharmacare australia pty ltd - cefalexin, quantity: 50 mg/ml - oral liquid, powder for - excipient ingredients: sodium lauryl sulfate; allura red ac; methylcellulose; dimeticone 350; xanthan gum; pregelatinised maize starch; sucrose; flavour - indications as at 24 february 2004: keflex is indicated in the treatment of the following infections when caused by susceptible strains of the designated microorganisms: respiratory tract infections caused by s. pneumoniae and group a beta-haemolytic streptococci (penicillin is the usual drug of choice in the treatment and prevention of streptococcal infections, including the prophylaxis of rheumatic fever. keflex is generally effective in the eradication of streptococci from nasopharynx; however, substantial data establishing the efficacy of keflex in the subsequent prevention of rheumatic fever are not available at present.) bacterial sinusitis caused by streptococci, s. pneumoniae and s. aureus (methicillin-sensitive only) otitis media due to s. pneumoniae, staphylococci; skin and soft tissue infections caused by staphlococci anr/or streptococci; genitourinary tract infections, including acute prostatic caused by e. coli, p. mirabilis, and klebsiella sp. the effectiveness of keflex in the treatment of bacterial infections of the brain and spinal column has not been established and keflex is not indicated in these conditions. note: appropriate culture and susceptibility test should be initiated prior to and during therapy to determine susceptibility of the causative organism to keflex. renal function studies should be performed when indicated.

Australia - English - Department of Health (Therapeutic Goods Administration)

aspen pharmacare australia pty ltd - cefalexin, quantity: 25 mg/ml - oral liquid, powder for - excipient ingredients: sodium lauryl sulfate; allura red ac; methylcellulose; dimeticone 350; xanthan gum; pregelatinised maize starch; sucrose; flavour - indications as at 24 february 2004: keflex is indicated in the treatment of the following infections when caused by susceptible strains of the designated microorganisms: respiratory tract infections caused by s. pneumoniae and group a beta-haemolytic streptococci (penicillin is the usual drug of choice in the treatment and prevention of streptococcal infections, including the prophylaxis of rheumatic fever. keflex is generally effective in the eradication of streptococci from nasopharynx; however, substantial data establishing the efficacy of keflex in the subsequent prevention of rheumatic fever are not available at present.) bacterial sinusitis caused by streptococci, s. pneumoniae and s. aureus (methicillin-sensitive only) otitis media due to s. pneumoniae, staphylococci; skin and soft tissue infections caused by staphlococci anr/or streptococci; genitourinary tract infections, including acute prostatic caused by e. coli, p. mirabilis, and klebsiella sp. the effectiveness of keflex in the treatment of bacterial infections of the brain and spinal column has not been established and keflex is not indicated in these conditions. note: appropriate culture and susceptibility test should be initiated prior to and during therapy to determine susceptibility of the causative organism to keflex. renal function studies should be performed when indicated.

Australia - English - Department of Health (Therapeutic Goods Administration)

alphapharm pty ltd - cefaclor monohydrate, quantity: 52.45 mg/ml (equivalent: cefaclor, qty 50 mg/ml) - oral liquid, powder for - excipient ingredients: methylcellulose; sodium lauryl sulfate; dimeticone 350; xanthan gum; erythrosine; sucrose; pregelatinised starch; flavour - keflor is indicated for the treatment of the following types of infections caused by or likely to be caused susceptible organisms: lower respiratory infections, including pneumonia, bronchitis and exacerbations of chronic bronchitis. upper respiratory infections, including pharyngitis, tonsillitis and otitis media. skin and skin structure infections. urinary tract infections, including pyelonephritis and cystitis. note: 1. penicillin is the usual drug of choice in the treatment and prevention of streptococcal infections, including the prophylaxis of rheumatic fever. keflor appears to be effective as phenoxymethul penicillin in the eradication of streptococci from the nasopharynx; however, substantial data establishing the efficacy of cefaclor in the subsequent prevention of rheumatic fever are not available at present. 2. appropriate culture and susceptibility studies should be performed to determine susceptibility of the causative organisms to cefaclor.

Australia - English - Department of Health (Therapeutic Goods Administration)

alphapharm pty ltd - cefaclor monohydrate, quantity: 26.22 mg/ml (equivalent: cefaclor, qty 25 mg/ml) - oral liquid, powder for - excipient ingredients: methylcellulose; sodium lauryl sulfate; dimeticone 350; xanthan gum; erythrosine; sucrose; pregelatinised starch; flavour - keflor is indicated for the treatment of the following types of infections caused by or likely to be caused susceptible organisms: lower respiratory infections, including pneumonia, bronchitis and exacerbations of chronic bronchitis. upper respiratory infections, including pharyngitis, tonsillitis and otitis media. skin and skin structure infections. urinary tract infections, including pyelonephritis and cystitis. note: 1. penicillin is the usual drug of choice in the treatment and prevention of streptococcal infections, including the prophylaxis of rheumatic fever. keflor appears to be effective as phenoxymethul penicillin in the eradication of streptococci from the nasopharynx; however, substantial data establishing the efficacy of cefaclor in the subsequent prevention of rheumatic fever are not available at present. 2. appropriate culture and susceptibility studies should be performed to determine susceptibility of the causative organisms to cefaclor.

Australia - English - Department of Health (Therapeutic Goods Administration)

viatris pty ltd - cefaclor monohydrate, quantity: 26.86 mg/ml (equivalent: cefaclor, qty 25 mg/ml) - oral liquid, powder for - excipient ingredients: methylcellulose; sodium lauryl sulfate; dimeticone 350; xanthan gum; tapioca starch; erythrosine; sucrose; flavour - ceclor is indicated for the treatment of the following types of infections caused by or likely to be caused by susceptible organisms: lower respiratory infections, including pneumonia, bronchitis and exacerbations of chronic bronchitis. upper respiratory tract infections, including pharyngitis, tonsillitis and otitis media. skin and skin structure infections. urinary tract infections including pyelonephritis and cystitis. note: 1. penicillin is the usual drug of choice in the treatment and prevention of streptococcal infections, including the prophylaxis of rheumatic fever. ceclor appears to be as effective as phenoxymethyl penicillin in the eradication of streptococci from the nasopharynx; however, substantial data establishing the efficacy of ceclor in the subsequent prevention of rheumatic fever are not available at present. 2. appropriate culture and susceptibility studies should be performed to determine susceptibility of the causative organism to cefaclor.

Australia - English - Department of Health (Therapeutic Goods Administration)

viatris pty ltd - cefaclor monohydrate, quantity: 53.72 mg/ml (equivalent: cefaclor, qty 50 mg/ml) - oral liquid, powder for - excipient ingredients: methylcellulose; sodium lauryl sulfate; dimeticone 350; xanthan gum; tapioca starch; erythrosine; sucrose; flavour - ceclor is indicated for the treatment of the following types of infections caused by or likely to be caused by susceptible organisms: lower respiratory infections, including pneumonia, bronchitis and exacerbations of chronic bronchitis. upper respiratory tract infections, including pharyngitis, tonsillitis and otitis media. skin and skin structure infections. urinary tract infections including pyelonephritis and cystitis. note: 1. penicillin is the usual drug of choice in the treatment and prevention of streptococcal infections, including the prophylaxis of rheumatic fever. ceclor appears to be as effective as phenoxymethyl penicillin in the eradication of streptococci from the nasopharynx; however, substantial data establishing the efficacy of ceclor in the subsequent prevention of rheumatic fever are not available at present. 2. appropriate culture and susceptibility studies should be performed to determine susceptibility of the causative organism to cefaclor.

Australia - English - Department of Health (Therapeutic Goods Administration)

aspen pharmacare australia pty ltd - vancomycin, quantity: 500 mg (equivalent: vancomycin, qty 500000 iu) - injection, powder for - excipient ingredients: disodium edetate; hydrochloric acid; sodium hydroxide - indicated for potentially life-threatening infections which cannot be treated with another effective, less toxic antimicrobial drug, including the penicillins and cephalosporins. severe staphylococcal (including methicillin-resistant staphylococcal) infections in patients who cannot receive or who failed to respond to the penicillins and cephalosporins or who have infections with staphylococci that are resistant to other antibiotics. once sensitivity data are available, therapy should be adjusted accordingly. alone or in combination with an aminoglycoside for endocarditis caused by s. viridans or s. bovis. for endocarditis caused by enterococci (eg e faecalis), only in combination with an aminoglycoside. for the treatment of diphtheroid endocarditis. in combination with rifampin, an aminoglycoside or both in early-onset prosthetic valve endocarditis caused by s. epidermidis or diphtheroids. in other infections due to staphylococci including osteomyelitis, pneumonia, septicaemia, and soft tissue infections. wh

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avallon pharmaceuticals pty ltd - amoxicillin trihydrate, quantity: 57.8 mg/ml (equivalent: amoxicillin, qty 50 mg/ml) - suspension, powder for - excipient ingredients: sorbitol; colloidal anhydrous silica; sunset yellow fcf; sodium citrate dihydrate; xanthan gum; saccharin sodium; flavour - indications: treatment of the following infections due to susceptible strains of sensitive organisms. note. therapy should be guided by bacteriological studies, including sensitivity tests, and by clinical response. however, in emergency cases where the causative organism has not been identified, therapy with amoxycillin may be useful. clinical judgement will decide whether combination with another antibiotic would provide a sufficiently broad spectrum of activity pending sensitivity test results. skin and skin structure: staphylococcus, non-penicillinase producing; streptococcus; e. coli (see microbiology). respiratory (acute and chronic): h. influenzae; streptococcus; strep. pneumoniae; staphylococcus, nonpenicillinase producing; e. coli (see microbiology). genitourinary tract (complicated and uncomplicated, acute and chronic): e. coli (see microbiology), p. mirabilis and strep. faecalis. gonorrhoea: n. gonorrhoeae (nonpenicillinase producing). prophylaxis of endocarditis: amoxycillin may be used for the prophylaxis of bacterial endocarditis in individuals at particular risk, such as those with a prosthetic heart valve or those who have previously had endocarditis.

Australia - English - Department of Health (Therapeutic Goods Administration)

avallon pharmaceuticals pty ltd - amoxicillin trihydrate, quantity: 28.9 mg/ml (equivalent: amoxicillin, qty 25 mg/ml) - suspension, powder for - excipient ingredients: saccharin sodium; sorbitol; colloidal anhydrous silica; xanthan gum; sunset yellow fcf; sodium citrate dihydrate; flavour - indications: treatment of the following infections due to susceptible strains of sensitive organisms. note. therapy should be guided by bacteriological studies, including sensitivity tests, and by clinical response. however, in emergency cases where the causative organism has not been identified, therapy with amoxycillin may be useful. clinical judgement will decide whether combination with another antibiotic would provide a sufficiently broad spectrum of activity pending sensitivity test results. skin and skin structure: staphylococcus, non-penicillinase producing; streptococcus; e. coli (see microbiology). respiratory (acute and chronic): h. influenzae; streptococcus; strep. pneumoniae; staphylococcus, nonpenicillinase producing; e. coli (see microbiology). genitourinary tract (complicated and uncomplicated, acute and chronic): e. coli (see microbiology), p. mirabilis and strep. faecalis. gonorrhoea: n.gonorrhoeae (nonpenicillinase producing). prophylaxis of endocarditis: amoxycillin may be used for the prophylaxis of bacterial endocarditis in individuals at particular risk, such as those with a prosthetic heart valve or those who have previously had endocarditis.