Trimox
Utilized to treat respiratory tract infections to support bacterial recovery.
- Category
- Antibiotics
- Active ingredient
- Amoxicillin
- Supply
- Pharmacy
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 250 · 500mg
Trimox details
- Condition
- Bacterial Infection
- Alternative names
- Amoxil; Amplat
- Therapeutic class
- Penicillin Antibiotic
- Pharmacological class
- Aminopenicillin
- Contraindications
- hypersensitivity to penicillin
- Precautions and warnings
- complete the full course of treatment; report any signs of allergic reaction
- Minor side effects
- nausea; diarrhoea
- Moderate side effects
- skin rash
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Patient summary
- Utilized to treat respiratory tract infections to support bacterial recovery.
- Supply category
- Pharmacist only, dispensed without a prescription
- Manufacturer
- GSK
- Onset Time
- 1–2 hours
- Duration
- 6–8 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store at room temperature, away from moisture.
- Drug interactions
- methotrexate; probenecid
- Age restrictions
- Dosage adjusted by weight for children.
Serious side effects
anaphylaxis, requires immediate medical attention; clostridioides difficile-associated diarrhoea, requires immediate medical attention
Mechanism of action
Prevents bacterial cell wall formation, which destroys the bacteria causing the infection.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Generally considered safe. Breastfeeding: Small amounts enter breast milk; consult doctor.
Where this medicine is registered
- Singapore
- Hong Kong
- Thailand
- Malaysia
- Philippines
- Indonesia
- Taiwan
- South Korea
- Japan
- Australia
- New Zealand
- UAE
- South Africa
About Trimox
Trimox is a branded formulation of Amoxicillin, an antibiotic used to manage bacterial infection. The same active ingredient is also marketed under brands including Amoxil and Amplat. Produced by GSK, the medication is available as a tablet in strengths of 250mg and 500mg.
Trimox availability in Asia
Trimox is registered across 13 markets including South Korea, Japan and the UAE, with availability also in Singapore, Hong Kong and Thailand. Generic Amoxicillin, often manufactured in India, offers a far more affordable alternative to the original brand for expats living far from a major pharmacy. This medication is best used under a doctor’s care.