Moxatag (Amoxicillin Extended-Release Tablets) Drug Information: Description, User Reviews, Drug Side Effects, Interactions

Pill Identifier Search

May 27, 2012

« Previous
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Next »

Moxatag User Reviews >>

Moxatag

Take the MRSA Quiz!

Strep or Sore Throat Slideshow Pictures

Infectious Mononucleosis Slideshow Pictures

font size

MOXATAG™
(amoxicillin) Extended-Release Tablets

DRUG DESCRIPTION

MOXATAG (amoxicillin extended-release) tablets for oral administration are provided as blue film-coated tablets that contain 775 mg of amoxicillin as the trihydrate and are printed with "MB-111" on one side in black edible ink.

Amoxicillin is a semi-synthetic antibiotic, an analog of ampicillin, with bactericidal activity against gram-positive and gram-negative microorganisms.

Chemically, amoxicillin is (2 S,5 R,6 R)-6-[(R)-(-)-2-amino-2-(p- hydroxyphenyl) acetamido]-3,3-dimethyl-7-oxo-4-thia-1- azabicyclo[3.2.0]heptane-2-carboxylic acid trihydrate. Its chemical name is amoxicillin. It may be represented structurally as:

MOXATAG (amoxicillin) structural formula illustration

The amoxicillin molecular formula is C₁₆H₁₉N₃O₅S·3H₂O, and the molecular weight is 419.45.

MOXATAG (amoxicillin extended-release tablets) is an extended release tablet formulation consisting of three components, one immediate-release and two delayed-release, each containing amoxicillin. The three components are combined in a specific ratio to prolong the release of amoxicillin from MOXATAG compared to immediate-release amoxicillin.

Each tablet contains amoxicillin, crospovidone, FD&C Blue #2 lake, hypromellose, hypromellose acetate succinate, iron oxide, magnesium stearate, methacrylic acid copolymer, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol 400, polyoxyl 35 castor oil, shellac, colloidal silicon dioxide, sodium lauryl sulfate, talc, titanium dioxide, and triethyl citrate.

What are the precautions when taking amoxicillin extended-release tablets (Moxatag)?

Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or to quinolone antibiotics (such as ciprofloxacin); or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details.

Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: contact lens use.

Your vision may be temporarily blurred or unstable after applying this drug. Do not drive, use machinery, or do any activity that requires clear vision until you are sure you can perform such activities safely.

Use of this medication for prolonged or repeated periods may result in a secondary infection.

This drug should be used...

Read All Potential Precautions of Moxatag »

Last reviewed on RxList: 2/8/2008
This monograph has been modified to include the generic and brand name in many instances.