DisperMox Dosage
Generic name: amoxicillin
Dosage form: tablets for oral suspension
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Amoxicillin may be given without regard to meals.
Directions for DisperMox (Amoxicillin Tablets for Oral Suspension):
Mix one tablet in a small amount of water [approximately 2 teaspoonfuls]. Drink the entire mixture. Rinse the container with an additional small amount of water and drink the contents to assure the whole dose is taken. Do not chew or swallow the tablets. The tablets will not rapidly dissolve in your mouth.
The tablet is not recommended to be mixed with any liquid other than water, as studies have only been conducted using water.
ALL RECOMMENDED DOSAGES FOR AMOXICILLIN ARE INCLUDED IN THIS SECTION FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. THE 200 mg TABLET FOR ORAL SUSPENSION IS APPROPRIATE ONLY FOR A 200 mg DOSE. THE 400 mg TABLET FOR ORAL SUSPENSION IS APPROPRIATE ONLY FOR A 400 mg DOSE. THE 600 mg TABLET FOR ORAL SUSPENSION IS APPROPRIATE ONLY FOR A 600 mg DOSE.
Neonates and infants aged ≤ 12 weeks (≤ 3 months):
Due to incompletely developed renal function affecting elimination of amoxicillin in this age group, the recommended upper dose of amoxicillin is 30 mg/kg/day divided q12h.
Adults and pediatric patients > 3 months
| Infection | Severity‡ | Usual Adult Dose | Usual Dose for Children > 3 months§ |
| Ear/Nose/Throat | Mild/Moderate | 500 mg every 12 hours or 250 mg every 8 hours | 25 mg/kg/day in divided doses every 12 hours or 20 mg/kg/day in divided doses every 8 hours |
| Severe | 875 mg every 12 hours or 500 mg every 8 hours | 45 mg/kg/day in divided doses every 12 hours or 40 mg/kg/day in divided doses every 8 hours | |
| Lower Respiratory Tract | Mild/Moderate or Severe | 875 mg every 12 hours or 500 mg every 8 hours | 45 mg/kg/day in divided doses every 12 hours or 40 mg/kg/day in divided doses every 8 hours |
| Skin/Skin Structure | Mild/Moderate | 500 mg every 12 hours or 250 mg every 8 hours | 25 mg/kg/day in divided doses every 12 hours or 20 mg/kg/day in divided doses every 8 hours |
| Severe | 875 mg every 12 hours or 500 mg every 8 hours | 45 mg/kg/day in divided doses every 12 hours or 40 mg/kg/day in divided doses every 8 hours | |
| Genitourinary Tract | Mild/Moderate | 500 mg every12 hours or 250 mg every 8 hours | 25 mg/kg/day in divided doses every 12 hours or20 mg/kg/day in divided doses every 8 hours |
| Severe | 875 mg every 12 hours or 500 mg every 8 hours | 45 mg/kg/day in divided doses every 12 hours or 40 mg/kg/day in divided doses every 8 hours | |
| Gonorrhea Acute, Uncomplicated | 3 grams as single oral dose | Prepubertal children: 50 mg/kg amoxicillin, combined with | |
| ano-genital and urethral infections in males and females | 25 mg/kg probenecid as a single dose. NOTE: SINCE PROBENECID IS CONTRAINDICATED IN CHILDREN UNDER 2 YEARS, DO NOT USE THIS REGIMEN IN THESE CASES. |
‡ Dosing for infections caused by less susceptible organisms should follow the recommendations for severe infections.
§ The children’s dosage is intended for individuals whose weight is less than 40 kg. Children weighing 40 kg or more should be dosed according to the adult recommendations.
All patients with gonorrhea should be evaluated for syphilis. (See PRECAUTIONS – Laboratory Tests.)
Larger doses may be required for stubborn or severe infections.
General:
It should be recognized that in the treatment of chronic urinary tract infections, frequent bacteriological and clinical appraisals are necessary. Smaller doses than those recommended above should not be used. Even higher doses may be needed at times. In stubborn infections, therapy may be required for several weeks. It may be necessary to continue clinical and/or bacteriological follow-up for several months after cessation of therapy. Except for gonorrhea, treatment should be continued for a minimum of 48 to 72 hours beyond the time that the patient becomes asymptomatic or evidence of bacterial eradication has been obtained. It is recommended that there be at least 10 days’ treatment for any infection caused by Streptococcus pyogenes to prevent the occurrence of acute rheumatic fever.
H. pylori eradication to reduce the risk of duodenal ulcer recurrence:
Dual Therapy:
Amoxicillin/lansoprazole
The recommended adult oral dose is 1 gram amoxicillin and 30 mg lansoprazole, each given three times daily (q8h) for 14 days. (See INDICATIONS AND USAGE.)
Please refer to clarithromycin and lansoprazole full prescribing information for CONTRAINDICATIONS and WARNINGS, and for information regarding dosing in elderly and renally impaired patients.
Dosing recommendations for adults with impaired renal function:
Patients with impaired renal function do not generally require a reduction in dose unless the impairment is severe. Severely impaired patients with a glomerular filtration rate of < 30 mL/minute should not receive the 875 mg tablet. Patients with a glomerular filtration rate of 10 to 30 mL/minute should receive 500 mg or 250 mg every 12 hours, depending on the severity of the infection. Patients with a less than 10 mL/minute glomerular filtration rate should receive 500 mg or 250 mg every 24 hours, depending on severity of the infection.
Hemodialysis patients should receive 500 mg or 250 mg every 24 hours, depending on severity of the infection. They should receive an additional dose both during and at the end of dialysis.
There are currently no dosing recommendations for pediatric patients with impaired renal function.
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