Description

GR Mox is an oral antibiotic suspension containing amoxicillin, a broad-spectrum β-lactam antibiotic. It is commonly prescribed to treat bacterial infections such as respiratory tract infections, urinary tract infections, skin and soft tissue infections, and dental infections.

Prescription

• GR Mox is a prescription-only medicine (POM) and should be used under the guidance of a healthcare professional.​

Dosage

• Adults:
  • Mild infections: 250 mg every 8 hours
    
  • Moderate to severe infections: 500 mg every 8 hours
    
  • Very severe infections: 1,000 mg every 8 hours
• Children:
  
  • Up to 10 years: 125–250 mg every 8 hours
    
  • Infants and children under 40 kg: 20–40 mg/kg body weight three times daily
    

Dosage may vary based on the severity of the infection and patient-specific factors. ​

 Therapeutic Category

• Class: Beta-lactam antibiotic (aminopenicillin)
  

 Active Ingredients/Composition

• Active Ingredient: Amoxicillin (as Amoxicillin Trihydrate)
  
• Strengths Available:
  
  • 125 mg/5 mL
    
  • 250 mg/5 mL​
    

Variant

• Formulation: Powder for oral suspension
  
• Bottle Sizes: Commonly available in 100 mL bottles after reconstitution ​
  

Consume Type

• Route: Oral​
  

Directions/Usage

• Shake the bottle well before each use.
  
• Measure the dose accurately using the provided measuring device.
  
• Can be taken with or without food; taking with meals may improve absorption and reduce gastrointestinal discomfort.
  
• Complete the full course of therapy, even if symptoms improve earlier.
  

 Common Side Effects

• Nausea
  
• Vomiting
  
• Diarrhoea
  
• Skin rash
  
• Hypersensitivity reactions​
  

Serious allergic reactions are rare but require immediate medical attention. 

 Package Type

• Packaging: Glass or plastic bottles containing dry powder for reconstitution​
  

 Storage Advice

• Store the reconstituted suspension in a refrigerator at 2–8°C.
  
• Do not freeze.
  
• Discard any unused portion after 7 days if stored at room temperature or after 14 days if refrigerated. ​
  

 Safety Advice

• Contraindications:
  
  • Known hypersensitivity to penicillins or cephalosporins
    
  • Severe liver disease
• Precautions:
  
  • Use with caution in patients with renal or hepatic impairment.
    
  • Monitor for signs of allergic reactions.
    
  • Consult a doctor before use during pregnancy or breastfeeding.
    

Product Substitutes

• Amoxyl Suspension (Letap)
  
• Lamox Suspension (Me Cure Industries)
  
• Dramoxilin Suspension (Drugfield Pharmaceuticals)​
  

Manufacturer/Marketer

• Brand: GR Mox
  
• Manufacturer: GR Industries Ltd.
  

Country of Origin

• Ghana ​