ANTIBIOTICS: AMOXIL 3. HOW TO TAKE AMOXICILLIN CAPSULES Amoxicillin Capsules should be swallowed with water.

Your doctor will decide on the appropriate dose to suit the severity and type of infection you have. Always read the label. Adults and children weighing more than 40kg: The usual dose is 250mg 500mg every 8hours. Children's: Children weighing less than 40kg who are able to swallow capsules All doses are worked out depending on the child's body weight in kilograms. Your doctor will advice you how much Amoxicillin capsules you should give to you r baby or child. Usual dose - 40mg to 90mg for each kilogram of body weight a day, given in two o r three divided doses. Elderly and those with kidney problem: The dose may need to be reduced. Your doctor may decide to prescribe Amoxicillin Oral Suspension 125mg/5ml or 250 mg/5ml if you need a lower dose. It is important that you complete the full course of your antibiotics otherwise your infection may come back.

ADULT DOSE: AMOCLAN Antibacterial- Pneumonia and other severe infections- Oral, 875 mg of amoxicilli n and 125 mg of clavulanic acid every twelve hours or 500 mg of amoxicillin and 125 mg of clavulanic acid every eight hours. Other infections- Oral, 500 mg of a moxicillin and 125 mg of clavulanic acid every twelve hours or 250 mg of amoxici llin and 125 mg of clavulanic acid every eight hours. [Chancroid] - Oral, 500 mg of amoxicillin and 125 mg of clavulanic acid, or 500 mg of amoxicillin and 250 mg of clavulanic acid every eight hours for three to seven days. PEDIATRIC DOSE: AMOCLAN Antibacterial- Infants and children up to 40 kg of body weight - See Amoxicillin and Clavulanate Potassium for Oral Suspension . Note: Because the 250-mg tablet and the 250-mg chewable tablet have different amoxicillin-to-clavulanic acid ra tios, the 250-mg tablet should not be used in children who weigh less than 40 kg . Children 40 kg of body weight and over- See Usual adult and adolescent dose.

AUGMENTIN Dosage and Administration Usual dosages for the treatment of infection Adults and children over 12 years+ Mild - Moderate infections One AUGMENTIN 625 mg tablet twice daily Severe infections One AUGMENTIN 1 g tablet twice daily

Therapy can be started parenterally and continued with an oral preparation. Dosage in dental infections (e.g. dentoalveolar abscess) Adults and children over 12 years+: One AUGMENTIN 625 mg tablet two times a day for five days + AUGMENTIN 625 mg and 1 g tablets are not recommended in children of 12 years and under

ANALGESICS: OFLAM Dosage & Administration Adults: Generally, the daily dose is between 100-150 mg divided in 2-3 times per day. In primary dysemnorrhoea: Generally, the daily dose is 50-150 mg divided in 2-3 times per day. Oflam quicktabs should be taken with an adequate quantity of liquid, preferrably before meals.

ROFENAC Antirheumatic, Anti-inflammatory, Analgesic COMPOSITION Sodium-{0-[(2,6-dichlorophenyl)-amino]-phenyl}-acetate(Diclofena c Sodium). ROFENAC is available as an enteric coated tablets of 50mg, sustained release 100 mg tablets for oral administration, and as an ampoules of 75 mg for intramuscula r administration. PROPERTIES ROFENAC (Diclofenac) is a nonsteroidal compound with pronounced antirheumatic, anti-inflammatory, analgesic and antipyretic properties. It inhib its prostaglandin biosynthesis, which plays a major role in causing inflammation , pain and fever. INDICATIONS ROFENAC is indicated in the treatment of : - Rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis and ankylosing spondylitis. - Non-articular rheumatism. - Acute musculoskeletal disorders and back pain. - Painful syndromes of the vertebral column. - Relief of pain in acute trauma and fractures. - Control of pain and inflammation in orthopedic, dental and other surgeries. - Painful inflammatory conditions in gynaecology and primary dysmenorrhea. - Renal colic and biliary colic (ROFENAC ampoules are recommended). - Acute attacks of gout. DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION TABLETS: The dose of ROFENAC should be adjusted to the patient's response and tolerance. The usual recommended dose is 100-150 m

g daily in divided doses up to maximum of 200 mg daily. The tablets should be sw allowed whole with water or juice preferably before meals. The dose of ROFENAC SR tablets 100 mg is usually 1 tablet daily. If necessary th e dosage can be increased to 150 mg daily by giving a tablet of 50 mg in the mor ning. AMPOULES: The dose is generally one ampoule daily administered by deep intramusc ular injection. In sever cases (e.g renal or biliary colic) two injections can b e given daily. Alternatively, it is possible to combine one ampoule with the tablet form of ROF ENAC up to a maximum daily dose of 150 mg. ROFENAC ampoules should not be given for more than 2 days, if necessary the trea tment can be continued with ROFENAC tablets. CONTRAINDICATIONS Hypersensitivity to Diclofenac and to sulfite excipient in case of ampoules, ROFENAC, Like other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, s hould not be given to patients with peptic ulcer and to patients in whom aspirin induces asthma, acute rhinitis and urticaria. PRECAUTIONS ROFENAC (Diclofenac) should be used with caution in patients wit h a history of cardiovascular disease as well as in patients suffering from seve re impairment of hepatic function. Owing to the importance of prostaglandins for maintaining renal blood flow, particular caution is called for when using ROFEN AC in cases of impaired cardiac or renal function, in patients being treated wit h diuretics, and in those recovering from major surgical operations. Like other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, ROFENAC (Diclofenac) may trigger allergic reactions including anaphylaxis even with patients receiving the product for th e first time. ROFENAC (Diclofenac) should be used during pregnancy only if the b enefits to the mother justify the potential risks to the fetus. Like other prost aglandin inhibiting drugs, use of ROFENAC during late pregnancy should be avoide d. Diclofenac passes into the breast milk, but in quantities so small that no un desirable effects on the infants are to be expected. ROFENAC SR100 mg tablets sh ould not be broken or chewed. It should be swallowed with liquid and taken at me al times if possible . Owing to high active substance content, ROFENAC SR 100 mg tablet is not suitable for children. SIDE EFFECTS ROFENAC is generally well tolerated. The most common side effect s include gastrointestinal disturbances, headache and dizziness, fluid retention , liver function disorder. Rashes and pruritus have been reported. DRUG INTERACTIONS Various nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents are prone to inhibit to inhibit the activity of diuretics. Concomitant treatment with pota ssium-sparing diuretics may be associated with increased serum potassium levels, making it necessary to monitor these levels. Patients taking Diclofenac and are also receiving digoxin, methotrexate, cyclosporine or lithium should be observe d for potential development of the specific toxicities of these drugs. Concomita nt administration of other systemic nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents or glu cocorticoids may increases the occurrence of side effects. PRESENTATIONS ROFENAC is available as 50 mg tablets in packs of 20's and hospi tal packs of 500's and 1000 tablets and as 100 mg tablets SR in packs of 10 tabl ets. ROFENAC is available as 75 mg /3ml ampoules in packs of 5 ampoules.

IBUPROFEN Medical uses

Ibuprofen is used primarily for fever, pain, dysmenorrhea and inflammatory disea ses such as rheumatoid arthritis.[8] It is also used for pericarditis and patent ductus arteriosus.[8] [edit]Dosage Ibuprofen has a dose-dependent duration of action of around four to eight hours, which is longer than suggested by its short half-life. The recommended dose var ies with body mass and indication. A dose of 400 mg per dose and 1200 mg per day is considered the maximum amount for over-the-counter use,[9] although, under m edical direction, the maximum amount for adults is 800 mg per dose or 3200 mg pe r day based on an individual's response and tolerance.[10] Unlike aspirin, which breaks down in solution, ibuprofen is stable, thus it can be available in topical gel form, which is absorbed through the skin, and can be used for sports injuries, with less risk of digestive problems.[11]