Potentially Hazardous Reactions: None reported.

Failure of oral contraceptives,

increased rash with allopurinol,

reduced bacterial activity with chloramphenicol Erythromycin and tetracycline.

Lower respiratory tract infection

Skin and soft tissue infection

urinary tract infection

Post-operative infection

Osteomylelitis

Anaphylactic reaction.

GI disturbances,pruritus,urticaria,erythema,

Exfoliative dermatitis,rashes,

Fever,joint pain,

Eosinophilia,bronchial asthma,

Angioneuritic oedema,

Haemolytic anaemia, Serum sickness,

CNS effects like hyperacidity,agitation,insomnia, anxiety,behavioural changes, confusion,dizziness and convulsions.

Penicillin allergy.

Special Precaution:

Allergy to cephalosporins,infectious mononeucleosis,

neonates with jaundice,

history of convulsions.

Indication

Lower respiratory tract infection

Skin and soft tissue infection

urinary tract infection

Post-operative infection Osteomylelitis

Dosage

1 cap 3 times daily Injection -

Adults - 1-2 vials i.m. or i.v. 4 -6 hourly

Children (upto 2 years ) quarter adult dose 2- 10 years - half adult dose

Take on an empty stomach 1 hr before or 2 hr after meals

Take on an empty stomach 1 hr before or 2 hr after meals