Jawaclox 125 mg/5 ml powder for suspension bottle 100.0 ml #1

What is the concentration of Ampicillin and Cloxacillin in Jawaclox syrup?

Each 5ml contains 125mg of Ampicillin and 125mg of Cloxacillin.

What are the indications for using Jawaclox syrup?

Bronchitis, Endocarditis, Biliary Tract Infections, Epiglottitis, Gastro Enteritis (including E. coli Enteritis, Salmonellosis, and Shigellosis), Peritonitis, Otitis Media, Meningitis, Pneumonia, Septicaemia, Gonorrhea, Typhoid and Paratyphoid infection, Urinary Tract Infections, Perinatal Streptococcal Infections, Bone and Joint Infections, Listeriosis, Skin and Soft Tissue Infections, and as a prophylactic in surgery.

What is the dosage of Jawaclox syrup for children?

Children 2-10 years: 5-10ml every 6 hours. Children 1 month - 2 years: 2.5-5ml every 6 hours.

What are the potential side effects of Jawaclox syrup?

Skin rashes, gastrointestinal disturbances (nausea, diarrhea, and vomiting), and suprainfection with penicillin-resistant organisms.

Who should not take Jawaclox syrup?

Patients with a known hypersensitivity to penicillins, infectious mononucleosis, lymphatic leukemia, HIV infection, or myasthenia gravis. Caution should be exercised in patients with poor renal function.

How should Jawaclox syrup be stored?

In a cool, dry place below 30°C, out of reach of children.

What is the presentation of Jawaclox syrup?

A dry powder in a 125ml pilfer-proofed bottle, reconstituted with water before use.

What are the active ingredients in Jawaclox syrup and what are their mechanisms of action?

Ampicillin and Cloxacillin. Cloxacillin targets penicillin-resistant Staphylococci. Ampicillin has a broader spectrum, effective against gram-positive and some gram-negative organisms. The combination overcomes Ampicillin's susceptibility to penicillinase.

What is the dosage of Jawaclox Neonatal Oral Drops and how should it be administered?

0.6-1.0ml every 4-6 hours, orally, half an hour to one hour before feeding, using the calibrated dropper.

Who manufactures Jawaclox syrup?

Jawa International Limited, Isolo Industrial Estate, Isolo, Lagos, Nigeria.