DisperMox (Oral)

Generic name:amoxicillin (oral route) [ a-mox-i-SIL-in ]
Drug class:Aminopenicillins

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Apr 26, 2022.

Commonly used brand name(s)

In the U.S.

• Amoxicot
• Amoxil
• DisperMox
• Moxatag
• Moxilin
• Trimox

In Canada

• Amoxil Pediatric
• Apo-Amoxi
• Apo-Amoxi Sugar-Free
• Gen-Amoxicillin
• Med Amoxicillin
• Novamoxin
• Novamoxin Reduced Sugar
• Nu-Amoxi
• Riva-Amoxicillin
• Scheinpharm Amoxicillin
• Zimamox

Available Dosage Forms:

• Tablet
• Powder for Suspension
• Tablet, Chewable
• Tablet, Extended Release
• Capsule

Therapeutic Class: Antibiotic

Pharmacologic Class: Penicillin, Aminopenicillin

Uses for DisperMox

Amoxicillin is used to treat bacterial infections in many different parts of the body. It is also used with other medicines (e.g., clarithromycin, lansoprazole) to treat H. pylori infection and duodenal ulcers.

Amoxicillin belongs to the group of medicines known as penicillin antibiotics. It works by killing the bacteria and preventing their growth. However, this medicine will not work for colds, flu, or other virus infections.

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.

Before using DisperMox

In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For this medicine, the following should be considered:

Allergies

Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to this medicine or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.

Pediatric

Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated pediatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of amoxicillin in children. However, newborns and infants 3 months of age and younger have incompletely developed kidney functions, which may need a lower dose of this medicine.

Geriatric

Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated geriatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of amoxicillin in the elderly. However, elderly patients are more likely to have age-related kidney problems, which may require caution and an adjustment in the dose for patients receiving amoxicillin.

Breastfeeding

There are no adequate studies in women for determining infant risk when using this medication during breastfeeding. Weigh the potential benefits against the potential risks before taking this medication while breastfeeding.

Interactions with medicines

Although certain medicines should not be used togethe...