✅ Product Overview
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Product Name: Fimoxyl 250 mg Capsule
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Generic Name: Amoxicillin Trihydrate (250 mg)
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Manufacturer: Sanofi Bangladesh Ltd., marketed via Synovia Pharma PLC
Formulation: Oral capsule
📦 Product Description
Fimoxyl is a broad-spectrum penicillin-class antibiotic effective against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. It inhibits bacterial cell wall biosynthesis and is stable in stomach acid with rapid oral absorption, reaching peak plasma levels within 1–2 hours
Indications include:
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Ear, nose & throat infections (e.g. otitis media, sinusitis, tonsillitis)
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Lower respiratory infections (pneumonia, bronchitis, lung abscess, bronchiectasis)
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Skin & soft tissue infections (e.g. cellulitis, abscesses, infected wounds)
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Genito-urinary tract infections (e.g. cystitis, pyelonephritis, urethritis)
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Acute uncomplicated gonorrhoea (single-dose therapy)
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Dental abscess (short term use)
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Triple therapy for H. pylori eradication (with clarithromycin & lansoprazole) to reduce duodenal ulcer recurrence
🌟 Benefits & Features
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Broad-Spectrum Efficacy: Effective against a wide array of infections, excluding ß-lactamase producers
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Affordable Locally: Unit price ~৳ 4.00–3.62 (≈ $0.03–0.04 USD); strip of 15 capsules ≈ ৳ 60; box of 120 ≈ ৳ 480
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Stable & Fast Absorbed: Survives gastric acid, widely distributed in tissues, ideal for systemic infections
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Available in Multiple Forms: Also comes as syrup, drops, and 500 mg capsule formulations
⚠️ Dosage & Administration
Adult Doses:
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Standard: 250 mg TID (three times daily)
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Severe infection: Increase to 500 mg TID
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Specific cases: Dental abscesses, UTIs, or gonorrhoea may require 3 g single dose or repeated after 10–12 hours depending on condition
Pediatric Dosage (up to 10 years):
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Mild to moderate: 125 mg TID
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Severe: Up to 250 mg TID
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Children with recurrent respiratory infections may require up to 3 g/day divided dose
Renal Impairment: Dosage adjusted based on creatinine clearance; consult physician
Administration Notes:
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Can be taken with or without food; milk/juice suspension should be used promptly after reconstitution to maintain potency
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