Mox 250 Redimix Suspension

Drug | Suspension

Bacterial infections such as ear, nose & throat infections (tonsillitis, sinusitis, otitis media), lower respiratory tract infections (bronchitis, pneumonia), urinary tract infections, skin and soft tissue infections, and dental infections caused by susceptible organisms

Amoxicillin is a penicillin-class antibiotic. It kills susceptible bacteria by inhibiting bacterial cell wall synthesis, leading to cell lysis and death.

Oral suspension. Reconstitute with boiled and cooled water up to the mark on the bottle, shake well. Give the measured dose using a measuring cup/syringe as prescribed; usually taken 2–3 times daily at evenly spaced intervals. Can be taken with or without food (take with food if stomach upset). Shake well before each dose and complete the full prescribed course.

Diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, rash, headache, thrush (candida infection)

Prescription-only (Schedule H). Do not use in patients allergic to penicillins/cephalosporins. Use with caution in infectious mononucleosis (risk of rash). Dose adjustment may be needed in kidney impairment. Seek urgent help for signs of severe allergy (swelling, breathing difficulty), severe skin rash, or persistent/watery/bloody diarrhoea. Not effective for viral infections.

Warfarin/other anticoagulants (may increase bleeding risk/INR), methotrexate (increased toxicity), probenecid (increases amoxicillin levels), allopurinol (increased risk of rash), oral typhoid vaccine (reduced efficacy), tetracyclines/chloramphenicol (may reduce antibacterial effect)

Store dry powder below 25°C in a dry place away from light. After reconstitution, store as per label (commonly refrigerated 2–8°C) and use within 7–14 days; do not freeze. Keep bottle tightly closed.

Novamox 250 Dry Syrup, Almox 250 Dry Syrup, Mox 250 Dry Syrup (other brands), Amoxycillin 250 mg/5 ml Oral Suspension (generic), Moxclav 228.5 Dry Syrup (amoxicillin+clavulanate)