Data from EMC - Curated by EPG Health - Last updated 21 October 2016
Indication(s)
Treatment of Infection: Amoxil is a broad spectrum antibiotic indicated for the treatment of commonly occurring bacterial infections such as:
Upper respiratory tract infections
Otitis media
Acute and chronic bronchitis
Chronic bronchial sepsis
Lobar and bronchopneumonia
Cystitis, urethritis, pyelonephritis
Bacteriuria in pregnancy
Gynaecological infections including puerperal sepsis and septic abortion
Gonorrhoea
Peritonitis
Intra-abdominal sepsis
Septicaemia
Bacterial endocarditis
Typhoid and paratyphoid fever
Skin and soft tissue infections
Dental abscess (as an adjunct to surgical management)
Helicobacter pylori eradication in peptic (duodenal and gastric) ulcer disease.
In children with urinary tract infection the need for investigation should be considered.
Prophylaxis of endocarditis: Amoxil may be used for the prevention of bacteraemia, associated with procedures such as dental extraction, in patients at risk of developing bacterial endocarditis.
Consideration should be given to official local guidance (e.g. national requirements) on the appropriate use of antibacterial agents. “Susceptibility of the causative organisms to the treatment should be tested (if possible), although the therapy may be initiated before the results are available.
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Category | Value |
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Orphan designation | No |
Type | POM |
Marketing authorisation holder | GlaxoSmithKline UK |