Amoxicillin 500mg Capsules

Amoxicillin capsules contains Amoxicillin as the active ingredient which belongs to a class of antibiotics called penicillins. The capsules are used to treat infections caused by bacteria that are susceptible to amoxicillin. These include: bronchitis, pneumonia, middle ear, gynaecological, urinary tract, skin (e.g. cellulitis), meningitis, typhoid, dental abscess, blood poisoning, heart inflammation. Amoxicillin capsules are also used for prevention of the infection after tooth removal or other surgery.

Direction of use

Amoxicillin Capsules should be swallowed with water. Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor pharmacist has told you. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure. Adults and children weighing more than 40kg: The usual dose is 250mg – 500mg every 8hours. Children’s: children weighing less than 40kg who are able to swallow capsules. All doses are worked out depending on the child’s body weight in kilograms. Your doctor will advice you how much Amoxicillin capsules you should give to your baby or child. Usual dose – 40mg to 90mg for each kilogram of body weight a day, given in two or three divided doses. Elderly and those with kidney problem: The dose may need to be reduced.