Label: AMOXICILLIN powder, for suspension

  • Category: HUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUG LABEL
  • DEA Schedule: None
  • Marketing Status: Abbreviated New Drug Application

Drug Label Information

Updated March 31, 2025

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  • HIGHLIGHTS OF PRESCRIBING INFORMATION
    These highlights do not include all the information needed to use AMOXICILLIN for Oral Suspension, USP safely and effectively. See full prescribing information for AMOXICILLIN for Oral Suspension ...
  • Table of Contents
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  • 1   INDICATIONS AND USAGE
    To reduce the development of drug-resistant bacteria and maintain the effectiveness of Amoxicillin and other antibacterial drugs, Amoxicillin for Oral Suspension, USP should be used only to treat ...
  • 2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION
    2.1 Dosing for Adult and Pediatric Patients > 3 Months of Age - Except for gonorrhea, treatment should be continued for a minimum of 48 to 72 hours beyond the time that the patient becomes ...
  • 3   DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS
    for Oral Suspension:125 mg/5 mL, 200 mg/5 mL, 250 mg/5 mL, 400 mg/5 mL. Each 5 mL of reconstituted fruity flavored suspension contains 125 mg, 200 mg, 250 mg or 400 mg Amoxicillin as the ...
  • 4   CONTRAINDICATIONS
    Amoxicillin is contraindicated in patients who have experienced a serious hypersensitivity reaction (e.g., anaphylaxis or Stevens-Johnson syndrome) to Amoxicillin or to other β-lactam antibiotics ...
  • 5   WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
    5.1 Anaphylactic Reactions - Serious and occasionally fatal hypersensitivity (anaphylactic) reactions have been reported in patients on penicillin therapy including Amoxicillin. Although ...
  • 6   ADVERSE REACTIONS
    The following are discussed in more detail in other sections of the labeling: Anaphylactic reactions - [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1)] CDAD - [see Warnings and ...
  • 7   DRUG INTERACTIONS
    7.1 Probenecid - Probenecid decreases the renal tubular secretion of Amoxicillin. Concurrent use of Amoxicillin and probenecid may result in increased and prolonged blood levels of ...
  • 8   USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS
    8.1 Pregnancy - Teratogenic Effects: Pregnancy Category B. Reproduction studies have been performed in mice and rats at doses up to 2000 mg/kg (3 and 6 times the 3 g human dose, based on body ...
  • 10   OVERDOSAGE
    In case of overdosage, discontinue medication, treat symptomatically, and institute supportive measures as required. A prospective study of 51 pediatric patients at a poison control center ...
  • 11   DESCRIPTION
    Formulations of Amoxicillin for Oral Suspension, USP contain Amoxicillin, a semisynthetic antibiotic, an analog of ampicillin, with a broad spectrum of bactericidal activity against many ...
  • 12   CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY
    12.1 Mechanism of Action - Amoxicillin is an antibacterial drug. [see Microbiology (12.4)]. 12.3 Pharmacokinetics - Absorption: Amoxicillin is stable in the presence ...
  • 13   NONCLINICAL TOXICOLOGY
    13.1 Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, Impairment of Fertility - Long-term studies in animals have not been performed to evaluate carcinogenic potential. Studies to detect mutagenic potential of ...
  • 14   CLINICAL STUDIES
    14.1 H. pylori Eradication to Reduce the Risk of Duodenal Ulcer Recurrence - Randomized, double-blind clinical studies performed in the United States in patients with - H. pylori ...
  • 15   REFERENCES
    1. Swanson-Biearman B, Dean BS, Lopez G, Krenzelok EP. The effects of penicillin and cephalosporin ingestions in children less than six years of age. Vet Hum Toxicol. 1988; 30: 66-67 ...
  • 16HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING
    Amoxicillin for Oral Suspension, USP: Each 5 mL of reconstituted fruity-flavored suspension contains 125, 200, 250, or 400 mg Amoxicillin as the trihydrate. Amoxicillin for Oral Suspension ...
  • 17   PATIENT COUNSELING INFORMATION
    17.1 Information for Patients - Patients should be advised that Amoxicillin  for oral suspension may be taken every 8 hours or every 12 hours, depending on the dose prescribed. Patients ...
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