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Amoxicillin is a penicillin-related antibiotic that is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
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Trimox, Amoxil, Wymox
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How To Use |
Side Effects |
Precautions |
Missed Dose |
Drug Interactions |
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Amoxicillin-Capsule
Trimox, Amoxil, Wymox
Uses
Amoxicillin is a penicillin-related antibiotic that is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Storage
- Store at room temperature as directed by the product labeling or your prescription bottle.
- Store away from light and moisture.
- Do not store in the bathroom.
- Keep all medicines away from children and pets.
Overdose
- If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
- Symptoms of overdose may include seizures, agitation, confusion, tremors hallucinations, unconsciousness, muscle weakness, or headaches.
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How To Use
- Take Amoxicillin exactly as directed by your doctor.
- Amoxicillin may be taken with or without food.
- Antibiotics work best when the amount of medicine in your body is kept at a constant level.
- Do this by taking the medication at evenly spaced intervals throughout the day and night.
- Continue to take Amoxicillin until the full prescribed amount is finished even if symptoms disappear after a few days.
- Stopping the medication too early may allow bacteria to continue to grow and may result in a relapse of the infection.
Side Effects
- Amoxicillin may cause stomach upset, diarrhea, nausea or vomiting.
- If these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor.
- Inform your doctor if the following rare side effects occur: sore mouth, sore throat, fever, easy bruising or bleeding.
- In the unlikely event you have an allergic reaction to Amoxicillin, seek immediate medical attention.
- Symptoms of an allergic reaction include: rash, itching, swelling, dizziness, trouble breathing.
- If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
Precautions
- Before using Amoxicillin tell your doctor your medical history especially: kidney disease, stomach/intestinal problems, blood disorders, allergies to penicillin or cephalosporin antibiotics, any other allergies.
- Use of Amoxicillin for prolonged or repeated periods may result in a secondary infection (e.g., oral, bladder or vaginal yeast infection).
- Before using Amoxicillin, tell your doctor if you are pregnant.
- Amoxicillin is excreted into breast milk and may have an effect on a nursing infant.
- Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
Missed Dose
- If you should miss a dose, take it as soon as remembered unless it is almost time for the next dose.
- If it is nearly time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
- Do not double-up the dose.
Drug Interactions
- Tell your doctor and pharmacist of all medications you may use both prescription and nonprescription, and especially: birth control pills, live vaccines, tetracycline.
- Amoxicillin may interfere with the effectiveness of birth control pills.
- Discuss using other methods of birth control with your doctor.
- Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
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CONDITIONS OF USE: The information in this database is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgement of healthcare professionals. The information is not intended to cover all possible uses, directions, precautions, drug interactions or adverse effects, nor should it be construed to indicate that use of a particular drug is safe, appropriate or effective for you or anyone else. A healthcare professional should be consulted before taking any drug, changing any diet or commencing or discontinuing any course of treatment.
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