Maxamox TM
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Active ingredients: amoxicillin
Brand name
(ARTG)
: MAXAMOX amoxicillin trihydrate 500mg/5mLpowder for oral suspension bottleDownload the Consumer Medicine Information Leaflet
Download consumer medicine information leaflet (pdf) from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) website
What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
Treatment of the following infections due to susceptible strains of sensitive organisms: Note: Therapy should be guided by bacteriological studies, including sensitivity tests, and by clinical response. Amoxycillin alone or in combination with another antibiotic, may be used in an emergency where the causative organism has not been identified. Respiratory tract infections (acute and chronic) including acute otitis media (AOM): H. influenzae; Streptococcus; S. pneumoniae; Staphylococcus, nonpenicillinase producing; E. coli (see Microbiology). Urogenital infections (complicated and uncomplicated, acute and chronic): E. coli (see Microbiology), P. mirabilis and Strep. faecalis. Gonorrhoea: N. gonorrhoeae (nonpenicillinase producing). Skin and skin structure infections: Staphlococcus, nonpenicillinase producing; Streptococcus, E. coli (see Microbiology). Prophlaxis of endocarditis: Amoxycillin may be used for the prophylaxis of bacterial endocarditis in individuals at particular risk, such as those with a prosthetic heart valve or those who have previously had endocarditis. Infections caused by pathogens with established penicillin G susceptibility should preferentially be treated with penicillin G.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Oral Liquid, powder for
- Oral
- White to slightly yellowish powder.
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Keep Container Tightly Closed/Airtight
- Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
- 100mL pack
- 60mL pack
Is this medicine subsidised ?
(PBS)
This medicine was verified as being available on the PBS (Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme) on November, 1 2024. To learn more about this subsidy, visit the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) website.
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient amoxicillin
This medicine is generally considered safe during pregnancy if taken as directed. During pregnancy, you should discuss your medicine use with your doctor or pharmacist.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
