General Information and Indications:
Amoxicillin, Amoxil, 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
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 carefully, and ask Your physician or pharmacist to explain any part
you do not understand. Take amoxicillin exactly as directed. Do not take
more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by Your Health
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:
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 Health provider about the possible risks of
using this medication for your condition.
special precautions:
Call your physician or pharmacist if you are allergic to
amoxicillin, penicillin, cephalosporins, or any other medications.
Call your physician or 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 Health provider may need
to change the doses of your medications or monitor you carefully for adverse
effects.
Call your physician if you have or have ever had kidney disease, allergies,
asthma, hay fever, hives, or phenylketonuria.
Call your physician if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are
breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking amoxicillin, Call your
physician.
Possible Adverse
Effects:
Amoxicillin may cause adverse effects. Call your
physician if any of the following symptoms are severe or long lasting:
upset stomach
vomiting
diarrhea
Some adverse effects can be serious. The following symptoms are uncommon,
but if you experience any of them, Call your physician immediately:
severe skin rash
hives
seizures
yellowing of the skin or eyes
unusual bleeding or bruising
pale skin
excessive tiredness
lack of energy
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