Review Amoxicillin.Brand Name Amoxil.

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Treats infections. This medicine is a penicillin antibiotic.Amoxicillin is effective against many different bacteria including H. influenzae, E.coli, Streptococci, Pneumococci, N. gonorrhoea, and certain strains of Staphylococci.

Brand Name(s):Amoxil, Amoxil Pediatric, Prevpac, Amoxicot, Trimox,
Moxilin, Moxatag,Penicillins,AMOX,TORMOXIN,Actimoxi, Alphamox,
Amocla, AMK, Amoxiclav Sandoz,Amoksiklav, Amoxidal, Amoxil, Amoxin,
Amoxibiotic, Amoxicilina, Apo-Amoxi, Augmentin, Panamox, Polymox,
Samthongcillin, Bactox, Betalaktam, Cilamox, Amoksibos, Curam, Dedoxil, E-Mox,
Enhancin,  Dispermox, Duomox, Gimalxina, Geramox, Hiconcil, Isimoxin,
Klavox, Lamoxy, Moxatag, Moxilen, Moxypen, Moxyvit, Nobactam, Novamoxin,
Ospamox, Panklav, Pamoxicillin, Clamoxyl, Senox, Sinacilin, Tolodina, Trimox,
Tormoxin (India), Wymox, Yucla, Zimox and Zerrsox.

There may be other brand names for this medicine.

 

When Amoxicillin Should Not Be Used:

You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to any
type of penicillin.

How to Use Amoxicillin

Tablet, Capsule, Chewable Tablet, Liquid, Tablet for Suspension, Long
Acting Tablet

  • Your doctor will tell you how much of this medicine to use and how
    often. Do not use more medicine or use it more often than your doctor
    tells you to.
  • You may take Amoxicillin with or without food.
  • The chewable tablet must be chewed before you swallow it. You
    may crush the tablet and mix the medicine with a small amount of food if
    that makes it easier to swallow.
  • Shake the oral liquid well just before each use. Measure the
    oral liquid medicine with a marked measuring spoon, oral syringe, or
    medicine cup.
  • You may mix the oral liquid with baby formula, milk, fruit
    juice, water, ginger ale, or another cold drink. Be sure the child
    drinks all of the mixture.
  • Place the tablet for suspension in a small drinking glass,
    and add two teaspoons of water to the glass. Do not use any other liquid.
    Use only water. Gently stir or swirl the water in the glass until the
    tablet is completely dissolved. Drink all of this mixture right away. To
    make sure you get all of the medicine, add some more water to the
    drinking glass, then drink all of this water, too.
  • Do not chew or swallow the tablet for suspension. The tablet
    will not dissolve in your mouth.
  • Keep using this medicine for the full treatment time, even if you
    feel better after the first few doses. Your infection may not clear up
    if you stop using the medicine too soon.

If a dose is missed:

  • If you miss a dose or forget to use Amoxicillin  use it as soon
    as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then to
    use the medicine and skip the missed dose. Do not use extra medicine to
    make up for a missed dose.

How to Store and Dispose of Amoxicillin :

  • Store the tablets,capsules, or tablets for suspension
    at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.
  • Store the oral liquid in the refrigerator. Do not freeze.
    Throw away any unused medicine after 14 days.
  • Ask your pharmacist, doctor, or health caregiver about the best way
    to dispose of any leftover medicine after you have finished your
    treatment. You will also need to throw away old medicine after the
    expiration date has passed..
  • Keep all medicine away from children and never share your medicine
    with anyone.

Drugs and Foods to Avoid:

Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine, including
over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.

  • Make sure your doctor knows if you are also using chloramphenicol (Chloromycetin®),
    probenecid (Benemid®), or tetracyline. Tell your doctor if you use
    antibiotics such as azithromycin (Zithromax®), clarithromycin (Biaxin®),
    or erythromycin (E.E.S.®, Ery-Tab®, E-Mycin®). Your doctor should also
    know if you are using sulfa drugs such as Bactrim® or Septra®.

Warnings While Using Amoxicillin :

  • Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breast feeding.
    Tell your doctor if you have asthma, diabetes,allergies, liver disease,
    or a condition called PKU (phenylketonuria). Make sure your doctor knows
    if you have kidney disease, or if you are on dialysis. Tell your doctor
    if you have ever had an allergic reaction to a cephalosporin antibiotic,
    such as cefaclor, cefadroxil, cephalexin, Ceftin®, or Keflex®.
  • If you have severe diarrhea, ask your doctor before taking any
    medicine to stop the diarrhea.
  • Make sure any doctor or dentist who treats you knows that you are
    using Amoxicillin. Amoxicillin may affect the results of certain medical
    tests.
  • Your doctor will need to check your blood or urine at regular visits
    while you are using Amoxicillin. Be sure to keep all appointments.

Possible Side Effects While Using Amoxicillin

Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects:

  • Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands,
    swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble
    breathing.
  • Blistering, peeling, red skin rash.
  • Unusual bleeding, bruising, or weakness.
  • Yellowing of your skin or the whites of your eyes.
  • Dark-colored urine or pale stools.
  • Diarrhea that may contain blood.
  • Nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, pain in your upper stomach.

If you notice these less serious side effects, talk with your doctor:

  • Feeling restless,  anxious, confused, agitated, or excited.
  • Nausea, vomiting.
  • Vaginal itching or discharge (fluids).
  • Headache.

If you notice other side effects that you think are caused by this
medicine, tell your doctor