Amoxicillin is a commonly prescribed antibiotic that belongs to the penicillin group of drugs, used to treat various bacterial infections by inhibiting the growth of bacteria and preventing their spread in the body. It is effective against a wide range of bacteria and is frequently prescribed for respiratory tract infections, urinary tract infections, skin infections and certain sexually transmitted diseases. It is available in various forms, including capsules, tablets, chewable tablets and oral suspension, and is generally well-tolerated by most individuals.
ADULTS
- ENT infection
- 500mg TDS for 10-14 days
- Genitourinary tract infection:
- Uncomplicated UTI: 3g BD *1/7
- LRTI
- 500mg TDS for 10-14 days
- Dental abscess:
- 3g BD * 1/7
- Pylori infection: As part of a regimen.
- Anthrax: post-exposure prophylaxis.
- 500mg TDS for 5/7
Suspension:
- 125mg/5mL
- 250mg/5mL
Capsules:
- 250mg
- 500mg
Orodispersible tab:
- 125mg
- 250mg
- To be taken after meals.
Penicillin antibiotic
It inhibits cell wall mucopeptide synthesis
- Allergic reaction
- Skin rashes
- Urticaria
- Super infections
- Hypersensitivity to penicillin
- Allopurinol treatment of hyperuricemia.
- Oral contraceptives fail.
- Increased digoxin levels
Drug Status
| Availability | Prescription or OTC by Pharmacist |
| Pregnancy | Can be used |
| Breastfeeding | Can be used |
| Schedule | Not controlled |
| BRANDS OF AMOXICILLIN IN KENYA | STRENGTH | FORMULATION | PACK SIZE | MANUFACTURER | DISTRIBUTOR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alimox | 125mg/5mL | Suspension | 60mL | Sphinx Pharma | Sphinx Pharma |
| Alimox | 500mg | Capsule | 100’s | Sphinx Pharma | Sphinx Pharma |
| Alimox | 125mg/5mL | Suspension | 100mL | Sphinx Pharma | Sphinx Pharma |
| Amoxicillin | 250mg | Orodispersible tablet | 100’s | Sandoz GMBH | Novartis Kenya |
| Amoxicillin | 500mg | Capsule | 100’s | Medico Remedies | Harley’s Ltd |
| Amoxicillin | 250mg | Capsule | 100’s | Medico Remedies | Harley’s Ltd |
| Amoxicillin | 125mg/5mL | Suspension | 100mL | Laborate Pharma | Harley’s Ltd |
| Amoxicillin | 250mg | Orodispersible tablet | 100’s | Sandoz GMBH | Novartis Kenya |
| Amoxi-Denk | 500mg | Capsule | 20’s | Denk Pharma | Laborex Kenya |
| Amoxil | 125mg/5ml | Suspension | 100mL | GSK Ltd | GSK Ltd |
| Amoxil | 500mg | Capsule | 100’s | GSK Ltd | GSK Ltd |
| Amoxil | 250mg/5mL | Suspension | 100mL | GSK Ltd | GSK Ltd |
| Amoximed | 500mg | Capsule | 100’s | Dawa Ltd | Dawa Ltd |
| Amoximed | 250mg | Capsule | 100’s | Dawa Ltd | Dawa Ltd |
| Brumox | 500mg | Capsule | 100’s | Brawn Labs | Sai Pharma |
| Camox | 1g | Tablet | 100’s | Cosmos Ltd | Cosmos Ltd |
| Caremox | 250mg | Capsule | 100’s | Careplus Ltd | Careplus Ltd |
| Caremox | 500mg | Capsule | 100’s | Careplus Ltd | Careplus Ltd |
| Dioclav | 1g | Tablet | 14’s | National Pharma | Nairobi Enterprises |
| Dioclav | 500mg | Tablet | 10’s | National Pharma | Nairobi Enterprises |
| Elymox | 125mg/5mL | Suspension | 100mL | Elys Chemicalsl | Elys Chemicalsl |
| Elymox | 125mg/5mL | Suspension | 60mL | Elys Chemicalsl | Elys Chemicalsl |
| Elymox | 250mg | Capsule | 100’s | Elys Chemicalsl | Elys Chemicalsl |
| Elymox | 500mg | Capsule | 100’s | Elys Chemicalsl | Elys Chemicalsl |
| Fluxate | 125mg/5mL | Suspension | 100mL | Sphinx Pharma | Sphinx Pharma |
| Imox DT | 125mg | Orodispersible tablet | 20’s | IPCA Labs | Sai Pharma |
| Imox DT | 250mg | Orodispersible tablet | 20’s | IPCA Labs | Sai Pharma |
| Kemoxyl | 250mg | Capsule | 100’s | Laboratory & Allied | Laboratory & Allied |
| Kemoxyl | 500mg | Capsule | 100’s | Laboratory & Allied | Laboratory & Allied |
| Kemoxyl | 250mg/5mL | Suspension | 100mL | Laboratory & Allied | Laboratory & Allied |
| Kemoxyl | 125mg/5mL | Suspension | 60mL, 100mL | Laboratory & Allied | Laboratory & Allied |
| Kemoxyl DT | 250mg | Orodispersible tablet | 100’s | Laboratory & Allied | Laboratory & Allied |
| Labmox | 125mg/5mL | Suspension | 100mL | Laborate India | Harley’s Ltd |
| Labmox | 250mg/5mL | Suspension | 100mL | Laborate India | Harley’s Ltd |
| Medomox | 250mg | Capsule | 100’s | Medopharm C/O Medox | Medox Pharma |
| Medomox | 500mg | Capsule | 100’s | Medopharm C/O Medox | Medox Pharma |
| Medomox DS | 250mg/5mL | Suspension | 100mL | Medopharm C/O Medox | Medox Pharma |
| Medomox DT | 125mg | Orodispersible tablet | 20’s | Medopharm C/O Medox | Medox Pharma |
| Medomox DT | 250mg | Orodispersible tablet | 100’s, 1000’s | Medopharm C/O Medox | Medox Pharma |
| Miloxy | 500mg | Capsule | 100’s; 500’s | Milan Labs | Surgilinks Ltd |
| Miloxy | 250mg | Capsule | 100’s 1000’s | Milan Labs | Surgilinks Ltd |
| Moxacil | 500mg | Capsule | 100’s, 500’s | Dawa Ltd | Dawa Ltd |
| Moxacil | 125mg/5mL | Suspension | 100mL | Dawa Ltd | Dawa Ltd |
| Moxacil | 250mg/5mL | Suspension | 60mL | Dawa Ltd | Dawa Ltd |
| Moxacil | 250mg | Capsule | 100’s | Dawa Ltd | Dawa Ltd |
| Moxacil Forte | 250mg/5mL | Suspension | 100mL | Square Pharma | Ace Pharma |
| Moxilact | 250mg | Capsule | 100’s | Crown Healthcare | Crown Healthcare |
| Moxilact | 500mg | Capsule | 100’s | Crown Healthcare | Crown Healthcare |
| Moxileb | 250mg | Capsule | 100’s | Leben Labs | Unisel Ltd |
| Moxileb | 500mg | Capsule | 100’s | Leben Labs | Unisel Ltd |
| Moximed | 250mg | Capsule | 100’s | Medivet Products | Medivet Products |
| Moximed | 500mg | Capsule | 100’s | Medivet Products | Medivet Products |
| Moximed | 125mg/5mL | Suspension | 100mL | Medivet Products | Medivet Products |
| Moximed | 125mg/5mL | Suspension | 60mL | Medivet Products | Medivet Products |
| MyDawa Amoxicillin | 250mg | Capsule | 100’s | Medico Remedies | Harley’s Ltd |
| MyDawa Amoxicillin | 500mg | Capsule | 100’s | Medico Remedies | Harley’s Ltd |
| Omacillin | 250mg | Capsule | 100’s | National Pharma | Nairobi Enterprises |
| Omacillin | 250mg/5mL | Suspension | 100mL | National Pharma | Nairobi Enterprises |
| Omacillin | 500mg | Capsule | 100’s | National Pharma | Nairobi Enterprises |
| Omacillin | 125mg/5ml | Suspension | 100mL | National Pharma | Nairobi Enterprises |
| Penamox | 500mg | Capsule | 100’s | GSK Ltd | GSK Ltd |
| Penamox | 250mg | Capsule | 100’s, 1000’s | GSK Ltd | GSK Ltd |
| Penamox | 250mg/5mL | Capsule | 100mL | GSK Ltd | GSK Ltd |
| Penamox | 125mg/5mL | Capsule | 100mL | GSK Ltd | GSK Ltd |
| Penamox | 500mg | Capsule | 100’s | GSK Ltd Ltd | GSK Ltd Ltd |
| Rivamox | 125mg | Suspension | 100mL | Riva Pharma | Salama Pharma |
| Rivamox | 250mg | Suspension | 100mL | Riva Pharma | Salama Pharma |
| Septimox | 500mg | Capsule | 100’s | National Pharmacy | National Pharmacy |
| Unixil | 250mg | Tablet | 100’s, 1000’s | Regal Pharma | Regal Pharma |
| Unixil | 500mg | Tablet | 100’s, 500’s | Regal Pharma | Regal Pharma |
| Unixil | 500mg | Capsule | 100’s | Regal Pharma | Regal Pharma |
| Unixil | 250mg | Capsule | 100’s | Regal Pharma | Regal Pharma |
| Unixil Dry Suspension | 125mg/5mL | Suspension | 100mL | Regal Pharma | Regal Pharma |
| Zeemox | 250mg | Capsule | 100’s | Zest Pharma | Synermed Pharma |
| Zeemox | 500mg | Capsule | 100’s | Zest Pharma | Synermed Pharma |
| Zeemox | 125mg/5mL | Capsule | 100’s | Zest Pharma | Synermed Pharma |
| Zyclave | 500mg | Tablet | 10’s | National Pharmacy | Nairobi Enterprises |