Treats and prevents infections that are caused by bacteria. Biaxin is a macrolide antibiotic.

Brand Name(s):Biaxin XL, Prevpac, Biaxin Filmtab, Clarithromycin.
There may be other brand names for this medicine. 

Biaxin Should Not Be Used:

You should not use Biaxin if you have had an allergic reaction to clarithromycin, erythromycin, or other macrolide antibiotics, or if you are also using cisapride (such as Propulsid®), pimozide (such as Orap®), astemizole, terfenadine (such as Seldane®), ergotamine or dihydroergotamine.

How to Use Biaxin:

Tablet, Long Acting Tablet, Liquid

• 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.
• 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.
• Swallow the extended-release tablet whole. Do not crush, break, or chew it.
• Take the extended-release tablet (Biaxin® XL) with food or milk. The Biaxin® tablet and oral liquid can be taken with or without food.
• Measure the oral liquid (Biaxin® Granules) with a marked measuring spoon or medicine cup. Shake the medicine well just before using. Use the oral liquid within 14 days after filling the prescription.

If a dose is missed:

• If you miss a dose or forget to use your medicine, 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 Biaxin:

• Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. Do not store the oral liquid in the refrigerator.
• Ask your pharmacist, doctor, or health caregiver about the best way to dispose of any outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed.
• 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.

• There are many other drugs that can interact with clarithromycin. These include terfenadine (such as Seldane®), astemizole (such as Hismanal®), cisapride (such as Propulsid®), pimozide (such as Orap®), carbamazepine, hexobarbital, phenytoin, valproate, colchicine, alfentanil, cilostazol, theophylline, rifabutin, zidovudine (such as Retrovir®), ritonavir (such as Norvir®), methylprednisolone, or anticoagulants or blood thinner like warfarin (such as Coumadin®).
• Make sure your doctor knows if you are also taking ergotamine or dihydroergotamine, digoxin (such as Lanoxin®), quinidine (such as Cardioquin® or Quinaglute®), disopyramide (such as Norpace®), triazolam (such as Halcion®), alprazolam, midazolam, cyclosporine, tacrolimus, sildenafil(such as Viagra®), bromocriptine, or medicines to lower cholesterol (such as Lipitor®,Pravachol®, Zocor®).

Warnings While Using Biaxin:

• Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease, liver disease, or a history of porphyria.
• Do not use this medicine for any infection that has not been checked by a doctor.
• If you have severe diarrhea, ask your doctor before taking any medicine to stop the diarrhea.

Possible Side Effects While Using Biaxin:

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.
• Fast or irregular heartbeat.
• Severe diarrhea (watery and may be bloody).
• Unusual bruising or bleeding.
• Yellow skin or eyes, dark-colored urine or pale stools.

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

• Change in the color of your teeth.
• Headache.
• Nausea, vomiting, or stomach upset.
• Unusual taste in your mouth.

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

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