Amoxil 875mg
Amoxil 875mg is one of 3 strengths in which Amoxil (Amoxicillin) is supplied. The full range is 250mg, 500mg, 875mg. This page covers what the 875mg strength is used for and how it fits into typical dosing.
Forms and dosages
Amoxil is administered orally with or without food. According to the prescribing information, the usual adult dose is 250-500mg every 8 hours or 500-875mg every 12 hours, depending on the indication and severity of infection. Paediatric dosing is weight-based, typically 25-50mg per kilogram per day in divided doses. Dose reduction is required in significant renal impairment.
Indications
Amoxil is approved in adults and children for the treatment of respiratory tract infections including community-acquired pneumonia, acute otitis media, sinusitis, pharyngitis caused by Streptococcus pyogenes, urinary tract infections, dental infections, skin and soft tissue infections and as part of triple-therapy regimens for Helicobacter pylori eradication. According to international guidelines, amoxicillin is recommended as first-line therapy for many of these indications.
All strengths
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