Shobha Sahu *
Amoxicillin, a widely used β-lactam antibiotic, is available under numerous brand names. Despite regulatory standards, variations in drug content among brands can impact patient outcomes. UV spectrophotometry is a simple, cost-effective, and reliable method for quantifying drug content.
Fig: - Amoxicillin 250mg
Amoxicillin is available in the dosage form of Tablets, Capsules, Suspensions, Cream, Lotions, Ointments etc. & some combination brands.
List of Combination Brands of Amoxicillin: -
1.Amoxicillin + Clavulanic Acid Combination Brands: -
|
Brand Name |
Formulation |
Strength (Amox + Clav) |
Manufacturer |
|
Augmentin |
Tablet |
500 + 125 mg / 875 + 125 mg |
GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) |
|
Clavam |
Tablet |
500 + 125 mg / 625 mg |
Alkem |
|
Moxclav |
Tablet |
500 + 125 mg |
Sun Pharma |
|
Clavamox |
Tablet / Capsule |
250 + 125 mg / 500 + 125 mg |
Pfizer |
|
Curam |
Tablet / Capsule |
500 + 125 mg |
Sandoz (Novartis) |
|
Amoxyclav |
Tablet |
625 mg |
Cipla |
|
Duomox-CV |
Tablet |
500 + 125 mg |
German Remedies |
2. Amoxicillin + Clavulanic Acid (Clavulanate Potassium): -
- Most common combination to overcome β-lactamase resistance.
- Therapeutic Use: Broad-spectrum antibacterial.
|
Brand Name |
Formulation |
Strength (Amox + Clav) |
Manufacturer |
|
Augmentin |
Tablet/Capsule |
500 + 125 mg / 875 + 125 mg |
GSK |
|
Clavam |
Tablet |
500 + 125 mg / 625 mg |
Alkem |
|
Moxclav |
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