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Amoxicillin
Drug Uses
Amoxil is an antibiotic in the class of drugs called
penicillin. It fights bacteria in the body. Amoxil is
used to treat many different types of infections, such
as tonsillitis, pneumonia, ear infections, bronchitis,
urinary tract infections, gonorrhea, and infections
of the skin. Amoxil may also be used for other purposes.
How Taken
Amoxil comes as a capsule, chewable tablet, liquid,
and pediatric drop to take by mouth. It is usually taken
every 8 hours (three times a day). Follow the directions
on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor
or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand.
Take Amoxil exactly as directed. Do not take more or
less of it or take it more often than prescribed by
your doctor. 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 tablets should be crushed or chewed thoroughly before
they are swallowed. The capsules should be swallowed
whole and taken with a full glass of water. Continue
to take Amoxil even if you feel well. Do not stop taking
Amoxil without talking to your doctor.
Warnings/Precautions
If you have ever had an allergic reaction to another
penicillin or to a cephalosporin, do not take Amoxil
without first talking to your doctor. Before taking
Amoxil, tell your doctor if you have kidney disease,
or stomach or intestinal disease. Amoxil is in the FDA
pregnancy category B. This means that it is not expected
to be harmful to an unborn baby. Amoxil is generally
considered to be safe for use during pregnancy. Do not,
however, take Amoxil without first talking to your doctor
if you are pregnant or could become pregnant during
treatment. Amoxil passes into breast milk. Although
serious problems have not been reported, rarely, Amoxil
may cause a yeast infection, diarrhea, or an allergic
reaction in a nursing infant, although no serious harm
is expected. Do not take this medication without first
talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
Missed Dose
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember, and take
the rest of the day's doses at evenly spaced intervals.
However, if it is almost time for the next regularly
scheduled dose, skip the dose you missed and take the
rest of the doses for the day as directed. Do not take
a double dose of this medication unless otherwise directed
by your doctor. Possible Side Effects
Contact your doctor immediately if you experience severe
or bloody diarrhea and abdominal cramps during treatment
with Amoxil. If you experience any of the following
serious side effects, stop taking Amoxil and seek emergency
medical attention or contact your doctor immediately:
an allergic reaction (shortness of breath; closing of
the throat; hives; swelling of the lips, face, or tongue;
rash; or fainting); seizures; or unusual bleeding or
bruising. Other, less serious side effects may be more
likely to occur. Continue to take Amoxil and talk to
your doctor if you experience mild nausea, vomiting,
diarrhea, or abdominal pain, white patches on the tongue
(thrush/ yeast infection); itching or discharge of the
vagina (vaginal yeast infection); black, "hairy"
tongue or sore mouth or tongue. Side effects other than
those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor
about any side effect that seems unusual or that is
especially bothersome. Storage
Keep out of the reach of children. Store away from heat
and direct light. Do not store the capsule or tablet
form of Amoxil in the bathroom, near the kitchen sink,
or in other damp places. Heat or moisture may cause
the medicine to break down. Store the oral liquid form
of Amoxil in the refrigerator because heat will cause
this medicine to break down. However, keep the medicine
from freezing. Follow the directions on the label. Do
not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed.
Be sure that any discarded medicine is out of the reach
of children. Overdose
Symptoms of an Amoxil overdose may include muscle spasms
or weakness, pain or twitching, pain in the fingers
or toes, loss of feeling in the fingers or toes, seizures,
confusion, coma, or agitation. Seek emergency medical
attention if an overdose is suspected. More Information
Contact your doctor immediately if you experience severe
or bloody diarrhea and abdominal cramps during treatment
with Amoxil. Take all of the Amoxil that has been prescribed
for you even if you begin to feel better. Your symptoms
may begin to improve before the infection is completely
treated. Amoxil may decrease the effectiveness of birth
control pills. If you are taking birth control pills,
use a second method of birth control while taking Amoxil
to ensure protection from unintended pregnancy. Disclaimer
This drug information is for your information purposes
only, it is not intended that this information covers
all uses, directions, drug interactions, precautions,
or adverse effects of your medication. This is only
general information, and should not be relied on for
any purpose. It should not be construed as containing
specific instructions for any particular patient. We
disclaim all responsibility for the accuracy and reliability
of this information, and/or any consequences arising
from the use of this information, including damage or
adverse consequences to persons or property, however
such damages or consequences arise. No warranty, either
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