Werimox Suspension 90ml / 125mg

About Werimox Suspension 90ml / 125mg

Werimox Suspension 90ml / 125mg Uses

• Treats ear, nose and throat infections in children
• Treats chest infections including bronchitis and mild pneumonia
• Treats urinary tract infections caused by susceptible bacteria
• Treats skin and soft tissue infections
• Treats dental and gum infections when prescribed by a doctor

Werimox Suspension 90ml / 125mg Benefits

• Sweet flavored liquid form makes dosing easier for young children
• Allows accurate weight based dosing using the measuring cup or syringe provided
• Absorbed well from the gut regardless of food intake
• Effective against a wide range of common childhood bacterial infections
• Generally well tolerated with a long safety record in pediatric use

What Experts Say

Amoxicillin is a penicillin class antibiotic that works by interfering with the bacterial cell wall, causing the bacteria to weaken and die. This makes it effective against a wide range of common bacteria affecting the ears, throat, chest, skin and urinary tract.

Pediatricians favor amoxicillin suspension for children because doses can be adjusted precisely to body weight and the medicine has decades of safety data in this age group. Completing the full prescribed course matters because stopping early can leave surviving bacteria to multiply and contributes to antibiotic resistance.

The main clinical concern with amoxicillin is allergic reaction, since penicillin allergy is one of the more common drug allergies reported in children and adults. Doctors also watch for diarrhea from disruption of normal gut bacteria and adjust dosing in children with kidney problems since the drug is cleared through the kidneys.

Drug Class

• Penicillin antibiotic

Werimox Suspension 90ml / 125mg formula

• Amoxicillin

Available forms

• Suspension

How to use Werimox Suspension 90ml / 125mg?

• Shake the bottle well before every dose
• Measure the dose using the measuring cup or oral syringe provided
• Give with or without food at evenly spaced times through the day
• Complete the full course even if the child feels better after a few days
• Keep the bottle refrigerated once mixed and discard any leftover suspension after 14 days

Drug Interactions

• Methotrexate: Amoxicillin can reduce clearance of methotrexate and raise toxicity risk
• Oral Contraceptives: May slightly reduce effectiveness of birth control pills in some cases
• Allopurinol: Combined use increases the chance of a skin rash
• Probenecid: Increases amoxicillin blood levels by slowing its removal from the body
• Warfarin: May increase bleeding risk when taken together, requiring closer monitoring

Risks and warnings

• Penicillin Allergy: Do not use in children or adults with a known allergy to penicillin or amoxicillin
• Kidney Disease: Dose adjustment is needed in patients with reduced kidney function
• Mononucleosis: Avoid in patients with glandular fever as it can trigger a widespread skin rash
• Diarrhea: Seek medical advice if severe or bloody diarrhea develops during treatment
• Allergic History: Use with caution in children with a history of other allergic conditions

Werimox Suspension 90ml / 125mg Side Effects

• Nausea and vomiting
• Diarrhea or loose stools
• Stomach discomfort
• Skin rash
• Oral thrush or vaginal yeast infection
• Headache
• Severe allergic reaction with swelling or breathing difficulty in rare cases
• Severe skin reactions in rare cases

Storage Conditions

• Store the unmixed powder below 25 degrees Celsius in a dry place
• Refrigerate the suspension after mixing with water
• Shake well before each use to ensure even dosing
• Discard any unused suspension 14 days after mixing
• Keep out of reach of children