Generic
Name : Amoxicillin
Brand name: Amoxil, Biomox; Siamox
Why
is Amoxil prescribed?
Amoxil
is a penicillin-like antibiotic used to treat certain infections
caused by bacteria, such as pneumonia; bronchitis; venereal disease
(VD); and ear, lung, nose, urinary tract, and skin infections.
It also is used before some surgery or dental work to prevent
infection. Antibiotics will not work for colds, flu, or other
viral infections.
Amoxil
is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist
for more information.
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How
should Amoxil be used?
Amoxil comes as a capsule, chewable tablet, liquid, and pediatric
drop to take by mouth. It is usually taken every 8 hours (three
times a day). Follow the directions on your label carefully,
and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not
understand. Take Amoxil exactly as directed. Do not take more or
less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor.
Shake the liquid and pediatric drops well before each use to mix
Amoxil evenly. Use the bottle dropper to measure the dose of pediatric
drops. The pediatric drops and liquid may be placed on a child's
tongue or added to formula, milk, fruit juice, water, ginger ale,
or other cold liquid and taken immediately. The
tablets should be crushed or chewed thoroughly before they are
swallowed. The capsules should be swallowed whole and taken with
a full glass of water.
Continue
to take Amoxil even if you feel well. Do not stop taking Amoxil
without talking to your doctor.
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What
special precautions should I follow?
Before
taking Amoxil,
--
tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to Amoxil,
penicillin, or any other drugs.
-- tell your doctor and pharmacist what
medications you are taking, especially other antibiotics, allopurinol
(Lopurin), anticoagulants ('blood thinners') such as warfarin
(Coumadin), oral contraceptives, probenecid (Benemid), and vitamins.
-- tell your doctor if you have or have ever had kidney or liver
disease, allergies, asthma, blood disease, colitis, stomach problems,
or hay fever.
-- tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant,
or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking Amoxil,
call your doctor.
-- if you are having surgery, including dental surgery, tell the
doctor or dentist that you are taking Amoxil.
What should I do if I forget a dose?
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember it. However, if it
is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and continue
your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose to make
up for a missed one.
What side effects can Amoxil cause?
Although side effects from Amoxil are not common, they can occur.
Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not
go away:
-
upset stomach
- diarrhea
- vomiting
- mild skin rash
If
you experience any of the following symptoms, call your doctor
immediately:
-
severe skin rash
- itching
- hives
- difficulty breathing or swallowing
- wheezing
- vaginal infection
What storage conditions are needed for
Amoxil?
Keep Amoxil in the container it came in, tightly closed, and out
of reach of children. Store the capsules and tablets at room temperature
and away from excess heat and moisture (not in the bathroom).
Throw away any medication that is outdated or no longer needed.
Keep the liquid medication in the refrigerator, tightly closed,
and throw away any unused medication after 14 days. Do not freeze.
Talk to your pharmacist about the proper disposal of your medication.
What other information should I know?
Keep all appointments with your doctor and the laboratory.
Your doctor will order certain lab tests to check your response
to Amoxil.
If
you are diabetic, use Clinistix or TesTape (not Clinitest) to
test your urine for sugar while taking Amoxil.
Do
not let anyone else take your medication. If you still have symptoms of infection
after you finish the Amoxil , call your doctor.
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