Astarclox
Oral Suspension
ASTARCLOX is a broad spectrum antibiotic formulation of Ampicillin and penicillinase stable Cloxacillin, ASTARCLOX exhibits bacterial activity against a wide range of gram-positive organisim such as Staphylococcl (including penicillinase producing strains). Streptococci, Pneumoniae, Clostridia, B. anthrax and most strains of Enterococcus, and gram-negative organism such as H. Influenza. Brucelia melitanis, Brucella abortus, Proteus mirabilis, Salmonella, E. coll and Neisseria species
Indication:
Respiratory tract infections, Ear, Nose and Throat infections. Urinary tract infection, Enteric Fever (Typhoid Fever), Skin and soft tissue infections and other bacterial infections susceptible to Amoxycillin.
Dosage Form:
Oral suspension
Dosage and Administration:
Administer 1⁄2-1 hour before meals
CHILDREN: Up to 2years-1⁄2 teaspoonful (2.5ml) every hours
CHILDREN: 2-6years: 1teaspoonful(5ml) every 6hours
CHILDREN: 6 to 12years-1 teaspoonful (5-10ml) every 6hours or as directed by the physician
Preparation of the suspension:
To make 60ml suspension, add 50ml of boiled and cooled water, invert and shake the bottle until: powder is dispersed. Alternatively, gradually pour boiled and cooled water into the bottle. Shake well ar slowly add more water up to the mark on the bottle.
SHAKE SUSPENSION WELL BEFORE TAKING EACH DOSE