Therapy / Class: Antibacterial /Semi-synthetic Aminopenicillin
Spectrum of Coverage:
Aerobic Gram-Positive Microorganisms:
- Enterococcus faecalis
- Staphylococcus spp. (β-lactamase–negative strains only)
- Streptococcus pneumoniae
- Streptococcus spp. (α- and β-hemolytic strains only)
Aerobic Gram-Negative Microorganisms:
- Escherichia coli (β-lactamase–negative strains only)
- Haemophilus influenzae (β-lactamase–negative strains only)
- Neisseria gonorrhoeae (β-lactamase–negative strains only)
- Proteus mirabilis (β-lactamase–negative strains only)
Helicobacter:
- Helicobacter pylori
Mechanism of Action:
Indications:
- Ear, Nose, and Throat Infections
- Genito-urinary Tract
- Skin and Skin Structure
- Lower Respiratory Tract
- Co-Therapy in Helicobacter pylori Infection
Dosage & Administration:
Dosing Recommendations for Pediatric Patients > 3 Months of Age | ||
Infection | Severity | Usual Dose for Children > 3 Months |
Ear/Nose/Throat, Skin/Skin Structure &Genito-urinary Tract | Mild / Moderate | 25 mg/kg/day in divided doses every 12 hours or |
Severe | 45 mg/kg/day in divided doses every 12 hours or | |
Lower Respiratory Tract | Mild / Moderate or Severe | 45 mg/kg/day in divided doses every 12 hours or |
HOW SUPPLIED: MOXPEDIA 250 DT is available as Dispersible Tablet in 1 X 10 Tablets.
References:
- 2021 Nov 2; 326(17): 1713–1724.
- J Pediatr 2022 Dec;251:98-104
- Health Technol Assess. 2021 Nov;25(60):1-72.
- Arch Dis Child. 2020 Dec;105(12):1208-1214.
