General Information and Indications:
Amoxicillin is used to treat certain
infections caused by bacteria, such as pneumonia; bronchitis; gonorrhea; and
infections of the ears, nose, throat, urinary tract, and skin. It is also
used in combination with other medications to eliminate H. pylori.
Information For Users:
Amoxicillin comes as a capsule, a tablet, a
chewable tablet, a suspension (liquid), and pediatric drops to take by
mouth. It is usually taken every 12 hours (twice a day) or every 8 hours
(three times a day) with or without food. To help you remember to take
amoxicillin, take it around the same time every day. Follow the directions
on your prescription label, ask your doctor or pharmacist If you have any
questions. Take amoxicillin exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of
it or take it more often than prescribed by your health care provider.
Shake the liquid and pediatric drops well before each use to mix the
medication 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 chewable tablets should be crushed or chewed thoroughly before they are
swallowed. The tablets and capsules should be swallowed whole and taken with
a full glass of water.
Take amoxicillin until you finish the prescription, even if you feel
better. Stopping amoxicillin too soon may cause bacteria to become resistant
to antibiotics.
Other uses for this medicine
Amoxicillin also is used sometimes to prevent anthrax infection after
exposure and to treat anthrax infection of the skin and chlamydia infections
during pregnancy. Talk with your doctor about the possible risks of using
this medication for your condition.
special precautions:
o Inform your doctor or pharmacist if you have
allergy to amoxicillin, penicillin, cephalosporins, or any other
medications.
o Inform your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription
medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are
taking. Be sure to mention any of the following: chloramphenicol (Chlormycetin),
other antibiotics, and probenecid (Benemid). Your doctor may need to change
the doses of your medications or monitor you carefully for side effects.
o inform your doctor if you are breast-feeding kidney disease, allergies,
asthma, hay fever, hives (Urticaria), or phenylketonuria.
o Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are
breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking amoxicillin, call your
doctor.
Possible Adverse
Effects:
Amoxicillin may cause adverse effects. Inform
your doctor if any of the following symptoms are severe or do not go away:
o upset stomach
o vomiting
o diarrhea
Some adverse effects could be serious. The following symptoms are uncommon,
but if you experience any of them, call your doctor without delay:
o severe skin rash
o hives (Urticaria)
o seizures
o yellowing of the skin or eyes, jaundice
o unusual bruising or bleeding
o pale skin
o extreme tiredness (fatigue)
o lack of energy
Brand Name(s):
o Amoxil®
o Amoxil® Pediatric Drops
o Prevpac®
o Trimox® |
