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alphapharm pty ltd - ceftriaxone sodium, quantity: 2386 mg (equivalent: ceftriaxone, qty 2000 mg) - injection, powder for - excipient ingredients: - ceftriaxone viatris is indicated for the treatment of the following infections when caused by susceptible aerobic organisms: lower respiratory tract infections caused by s. pneumoniae, streptococcus species (excluding enterococci), methicillin sensitive s. aureus, h. influenzae, h. parainfluenzae, klebsiella species (including k. pneumoniae), e. coli, e. aerogenes, proteus mirabilis and serratia marcescens. skin and skin structure infections caused by methicillin sensitive s. aureus, methicillin sensitive s. epidermidis, streptococcus group b, streptococcus group g, streptococcus pyogenes, streptococcus viridans, streptococcus species (excluding enterococci), peptostreptococcus species, e. coli, e. cloacae, klebsiella species (including k. pneumoniae, k. oxytoca), proteus mirabilis, morganella morganii, serratia marcescens. urinary tract infections (complicated and uncomplicated) caused by e. coli, proteus mirabilis, proteus vulgaris, m. morganii and klebsiella species (including k. pneumoniae). uncomplicated gonorrhoea (cervical/urethral and rectal) caused by neisseria gonorrhoea, including both penicillinase and non penicillinase producing strains. bacterial septicemia caused by s. pneumoniae, e. coli and h. influenzae. . bone infections caused by methicillin sensitive s. aureus, methicillin sensitive s. epidermidis, streptococcus group b, s. pneumoniae, streptococcus species (excluding enterococci), e. coli, enterobacter species, p. mirabilis and k. pneumoniae. joint infections caused by methicillin sensitive s. aureus, s. pneumoniae, streptococcus species (excluding enterococci), e. coli, p. mirabilis, k. pneumoniae and enterobacter species. meningitis: the initial treatment, as a single agent, of meningitis in children and immunocompetent adults when presumed or proven to be caused by haemophilus influenzae type b, neisseria meningitidis, streptococcus pneumoniae or enterobacteriaceae pending culture and sensitivity results. surgical prophylaxis: the preoperative administration of a single 1 g dose of ceftriaxone may reduce the incidence of post-operative infections in patients undergoing vaginal or abdominal hysterectomy or cholecystectomy in high risk patients, surgical procedures which are classified as contaminated or potentially contaminated and patients undergoing coronary artery bypass surgery. although ceftriaxone has been shown to have been as effective as cefazolin in the prevention of infection following coronary artery bypass surgery, no placebo-controlled trials have been conducted. . susceptibility testing: before instituting treatment with ceftriaxone, appropriate specimens should be obtained for isolation of the causative organism and for determination of its susceptibility to the drug. therapy may be instituted prior to obtaining results of susceptibility testing.

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alphapharm pty ltd - cefazolin sodium, quantity: 2198 mg - injection, powder for - excipient ingredients: - treatment of the following serious infections due to susceptible organisms.. respiratory tract infections due to strep. pneumoniae, klebsiella sp., h. influenzae, staph. aureus (penicillin sensitive and penicillin resistant) and group a beta-haemolytic streptococci. injectable benzathine penicillin is considered to be the drug of choice in the treatment and prevention of streptococcal infections, including the prophylaxis of rheumatic fever. cephazolin is effective in the eradication of streptococci from the nasopharynx; however, data establishing the efficacy of cephazolin in the subsequent prevention of rheumatic fever are not available at present.. genitourinary tract infections due to e. coli, p. mirabilis, klebsiella sp. and some strains of enterobacter and enterococci.. skin and skin structure infections due to staph. aureus (penicillin sensitive and penicillin resistant) and group a beta-haemolytic streptococci and other strains of streptococci.. bone and joint infections due to staph. aureus.. septicaemia due to strep. pneumoniae, staph. aureus (penicillin sensitive and penicillin resistant), p. mirabilis, e. coli and klebsiella sp.. endocarditis due to staph. aureus (penicillin sensitive and penicillin resistant) and group a beta-haemolytic streptococci.. appropriate culture and susceptibility studies should be performed to determine susceptibility of the causative organism to cephazolin.

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generic health pty ltd - cefalexin, quantity: 500 mg - capsule - excipient ingredients: gelatin; titanium dioxide; patent blue v; sodium lauryl sulfate; magnesium stearate; microcrystalline cellulose; sunset yellow fcf; quinoline yellow; purified water; propylene glycol; ethanol; butan-1-ol; isopropyl alcohol; shellac; strong ammonia solution; iron oxide black; potassium hydroxide; ethanol absolute - 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. cephalexin generichealth capsules are generally effective in the eradication of streptococci from the nasopharynx; however, substantial data establishing the efficacy of cephalexin capsules 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 staphylococci and/or streptococci. genitourinary tract infections, including acute prostatitis caused by e. coli, p. mirabilis and klebsiella sp. the effectiveness of cephalexin generichealth capsules in the treatment of bacterial infections of the brain and spinal column has not been established and cephalexin generichealth capsules are not indicated in these conditions. note: appropriate culture and susceptibility tests should be initiated prior to and during therapy to determine susceptibility of the causative organism to cephalexin generichealth capsule. renal function studies should be performed when indicated.

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sandoz pty ltd - potassium clavulanate, quantity: 7.45 mg/ml (equivalent: clavulanic acid, qty 6.25 mg/ml); amoxicillin trihydrate, quantity: 28.7 mg/ml (equivalent: amoxicillin, qty 25 mg/ml) - suspension, powder for - excipient ingredients: sodium citrate; purified talc; guar gum; silicon dioxide; aspartame; citric acid; flavour - treatment of the following infections when caused by curam 125/31.25 sensitive, beta-lactamase producing organisms: skin and skin structure infections, including cases caused by beta-lactamase producing staph. aureus, e. coli and klebsiella sp. (only some strains may be sensitive). urinary tract infections, including cases caused by beta-lactamase producing e. coli, p. mirabilis and klebsiella sp. upper respiratory tract infections, such as sinusitis, including cases caused by beta-lactamase producing h. influenzae and m. catarrhalis, and otitis media, especially cases caused by beta-lactamase producing h. influenzae, m. catarrhalis and staph. aureus. lower respiratory tract infections, especially cases caused by beta-lactamase producing h. influenzae and m. catarrhalis. appropriate culture and susceptibility studies should be performed to identify the causative organism(s) and determine its (their) susceptibility to curam 125/31.25. however, when there is reason to believe an infection may involve any of the beta-lactamase producing organisms listed in microbiology, therapy may be instituted prior to obtaining the results from bacteriological and susceptibility studies. once these results are known, therapy should be adjusted if appropriate. the treatment of mixed infections caused by amoxycillin susceptible organisms and beta-lactamase producing organisms susceptible to curam 125/31.25 should not require the addition of another antibiotic due to the amoxycillin content of curam 125/31.25.

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sun pharma anz 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.

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sun pharma anz 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.

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arrotex pharmaceuticals pty ltd - amoxicillin trihydrate, quantity: 57.8 mg/ml (equivalent: amoxicillin, qty 50 mg/ml) - suspension, powder for - excipient ingredients: saccharin sodium; colloidal anhydrous silica; xanthan gum; sodium citrate dihydrate; sunset yellow fcf; sorbitol; flavour - indications: it is indicated for the 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 section 5.1 pharmacodynamic properties - microbiology). respiratory (acute and chronic): h. influenzae; streptococcus; strep. pneumoniae; staphylococcus, nonpenicillinase producing; e. coli (see section 5.1 pharmacodynamic properties - microbiology). genitourinary tract (complicated and uncomplicated, acute and chronic): e. coli (see section 5.1 pharmacodynamic properties - 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.

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arrotex pharmaceuticals pty ltd - amoxicillin trihydrate, quantity: 28.9 mg/ml (equivalent: amoxicillin, qty 25 mg/ml) - suspension, powder for - excipient ingredients: sunset yellow fcf; colloidal anhydrous silica; xanthan gum; saccharin sodium; sodium citrate dihydrate; sorbitol; flavour - indications: it is indicated for the 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 section 5.1 pharmacodynamic properties - microbiology). respiratory (acute and chronic): h. influenzae; streptococcus; strep. pneumoniae; staphylococcus, nonpenicillinase producing; e. coli (see section 5.1 pharmacodynamic properties - microbiology). genitourinary tract (complicated and uncomplicated, acute and chronic): e. coli (see section 5.1 pharmacodynamic properties - 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.

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arrotex pharmaceuticals pty ltd - cefalexin monohydrate, quantity: 550 mg (equivalent: cefalexin, qty 500 mg) - capsule, hard - excipient ingredients: iron oxide yellow; gelatin; sunset yellow fcf; titanium dioxide; magnesium stearate; lactose monohydrate; brilliant blue fcf; purified water; propylene glycol; ethanol; butan-1-ol; isopropyl alcohol; shellac; strong ammonia solution; iron oxide black; potassium hydroxide - treatment of the following bacterial infections when caused by susceptible strains of the designated micro-organisms. respiratory tract infections; strep. pneumoniae and group a b-haemolytic streptococci. although penicillin is the usual drug of choice in the treatment and prevention of streptococcal infections (including the prophylaxis of rheumatic fever), cephalexin is generally effective in the eradication of streptococci from the nasopharynx. substantial data establishing the efficacy of cephalexin in the subsequent prevention of rheumatic fever are not available at present. bacterial sinusitis: streptococci, strep. pneumoniae and staph. aureus (methicillin sensitive only). otitis media: strep. pneumoniae, staphylococci (methicillin sensitive only). skin and skin structure infections: staphylococci (methicillin sensitive only) and/or streptococci. genitourinary tract infections, including acute prostatitis: e.coli, p.mirabilis, and klebsiella sp. the effectiveness of cephalexin in the treatment of bacterial infections of the brain and spinal column has not been established and genrx cephalexin is not indicated in these conditions. note. appropriate culture and susceptibility tests should be initiated prior to and during therapy to determine susceptibility of the causative organism to genrx cephalexin. renal function studies should be perfomed when indicated.

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lupin australia pty limited - cefalexin, quantity: 500 mg - capsule - excipient ingredients: microcrystalline cellulose; magnesium stearate - 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. cephalexin max capsule is generally effective in the eradication of streptococci from the nasopharynx; however, substantial data establishing the efficacy of cephalexin capsule 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 staphylococci and/or streptococci. genitourinary tract infections, including acute prostatitis caused by e. coli, p. mirabilis and klebsiella sp. the effectiveness of cephalexin max capsule in the treatment of bacterial infections of the brain and spinal column has not been established and cephalexin max capsule is not indicated in these conditions. note: appropriate culture and susceptibility tests should be initiated prior to and during therapy to determine susceptibility of the causative organism to cephalexin max capsule. renal function studies should be performed when indicated.