Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Amoxicillin
Drug Class
Beta-Lactam Antibacterials, Penicillins
ATC Code
J01CA04
Status
Essential Medicine
What is Amoxil?
Uses
Amoxicillin is a penicillin antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections such as tonsillitis, bronchitis, sinusitis, pneumonia , and inf...
How It Works
Direct IV push over a period of 3-4 min; IV intermittent infusion over a period of half to one hour after addition of Dextrose 5% or 0.9% NaCI infusi6n fluid.
How to Take It
1
Adult · PO,IV,IM
0.25 to 0.5 g — 8 hourly
Doses vary according to indication. In typhoid fever and Meningitis , 150 mg/Kg/day in adults and 100-150 mg/kg/day in children should be given. Doses greater than 500 mg is given in divided doses.
2
Adult
Scraped Dose
Take amoxicillin exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Take amoxicillin at the same time each
3
Child · Intra Muscular
50 to 100 mg/kg — 6 hourly
4
Child · Intra Venous
50 to 100 mg/kg — 6 hourly
5
Child · Oral
20 to 40 mg/kg — 8 hourly
Safety Alerts
Hypersensitivity to penicillins, cephalosporins or other beta-lactams
Important Warnings
Renal impairment, acute or chronic lymphocytic leukaemia and cytomegalovirus infection (increased risk of erythematous rashes), glandular fever, maintain adequate hydration with high doses (particularly during parenteral therapy)
Accumulation of sodium can occur with high parenteral IV doses, risk of crystalluria with high doses
Monitor renal, hepatic and haematological function in neonates
Side Effects
Hypersensitivity reactionGI disturbancenausea and vomiting. Rarely hepatitischolestatic jaundicehaematological and CNS effectspseudomembranous colitisincreased INR.
Drug Interactions
Anticoagulants
allopurinol
probenecid.
Pregnancy & Lactation
Pregnancy
Not known to be harmful
Lactation
Not known to be harmful
Storage
Caps Store in a well closed container, Below 40°C. Protect from Moisture. Inj (reconstituted soln) Store at room temperature. Use within 1 hr if kept at room temperature. Oral Susp (reconstituted soln) Store at room temperature or refrigerator. Do not Freeze. Use within 2 weeks if refrigerated and within 1 week if kept at room temperature.
Price Intelligence
Rs 126.26
DVAGO observed price · as of 30 July 2026
No approved ceiling matched to this exact pack and strength.
Prices across sources
DVAGORs 126.26
Should you consider an alternative?
Other options containing Amoxicillin, and what they are not.
Same active ingredient, a different dose. Never switch strength without your doctor or pharmacist.
Axalyn
250mg
Rs 1,129.16
No DRAP alertsUNEXO LABS (PVT) LTD.
Axalyn
500mg
Rs 1,995.43
No DRAP alertsUNEXO LABS (PVT) LTD.
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