SOAMOX Suspensions

Therapeutic Indication

Acute bacterial sinusitis (adequately diagnosed).

Dosage and Method of Administration

• Dosage depends on the age, weight and renal function of the patient and the severity of the infection.
• Treatment should not exceed 14 days without review.
• Therapy can be started parenterally and continued with an oral preparation.
• Usual lower dose: 25/3.6 to 45/6.4 mg/kg/day in two divided doses for mild to moderate infections.
• Usual higher dose: 45/6.4 to 70/10 mg/kg/day in two divided doses for more serious infections.

Mode of Administration

• Oral use.
• Administer with a meal to minimise potential gastrointestinal intolerance.
• Space the doses evenly through the day, at least 4 hours apart.
• Do not take 2 doses in 1 hour.
• Do not give for more than 2 weeks without medical review.
• Directions for reconstitution: shake the bottle to loosen powder, add freshly boiled and cooled water up to the mark, then shake vigorously until all powder is dispersed.

Therapeutic Indication

Acute otitis media.

Dosage and Method of Administration

• Dosage depends on the age, weight and renal function of the patient and the severity of the infection.
• Treatment should not exceed 14 days without review.
• Therapy can be started parenterally and continued with an oral preparation.
• Usual lower dose: 25/3.6 to 45/6.4 mg/kg/day in two divided doses for mild to moderate infections.
• Usual higher dose: 45/6.4 to 70/10 mg/kg/day in two divided doses for more serious infections.

Mode of Administration

• Oral use.
• Administer with a meal to minimise potential gastrointestinal intolerance.
• Space the doses evenly during the day, at least 4 hours apart.
• Do not take 2 doses in 1 hour.
• Do not give for more than 2 weeks without medical review.
• Directions for reconstitution: shake the bottle to loosen powder, add freshly boiled and cooled water up to the mark, then shake vigorously until all powder is dispersed.

Therapeutic Indication

Community-acquired pneumonia.

Dosage and Method of Administration

• Use exactly as directed by a healthcare professional or approved product information leaflet.

Mode of Administration

• Oral use.