About Megamox 625mg Tablets
Penicillin antibiotic with beta-lactamase inhibitor
Used for
- Bacterial infections of the ear, sinuses, and respiratory tract
- Skin and soft-tissue infections
- Urinary tract infections
- Dental infections
Usual adult dose
Usually 500 mg/125 mg every 8 hours or 875 mg/125 mg every 12 hours, depending on infection.
Usual dose in children
Usually 25–45 mg/kg/day of the amoxicillin component, divided every 12 hours; dosing depends on infection and formulation.
Common side effects
- Diarrhea
- Nausea or vomiting
- Skin rash
- Thrush
Important warnings
- Does not treat viral infections.
- Avoid with serious penicillin allergy or previous liver injury from this medicine.
- Can cause severe allergic reactions or antibiotic-associated diarrhea.
- Dose adjustment may be needed with kidney problems.
Pregnancy
May be used when clinically needed; a clinician should weigh benefits and risks.
Breastfeeding
Generally compatible; monitor the infant for diarrhea, rash, or thrush.
Interactions
- Warfarin and other anticoagulants
- Allopurinol
- Probenecid
- Methotrexate
AI-generated from general medical knowledge, not from this product's official leaflet. It may be incomplete or out of date. Not medical advice — ask a pharmacist or doctor before making any decision.