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Amoxicillin
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Amoxicillin 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
Important Note:
What should my health care
professional know before I take amoxicillin? They need
to know if you have any of these conditions:; asthma;
eczema; kidney disease; leukemia; mononucleosis;
intestinal problems (especially colitis); other chronic
illness; phenylketonuria; viral infection; an unusual or
allergic reaction to amoxicillin, other penicillins,
cephalosporin antibiotics, other medicines, foods, dyes,
or preservatives; breast-feeding
Uses:
Amoxicillin kills or stops the growth of
bacteria that cause infection. It treats many different
kinds of infections of the skin, respiratory tract,
sinuses, ear, and kidney. Amoxicillin also treats some
sexually transmitted disease.
How To Use:
How should I take this medicine?
Take amoxicillin capsules or chewable tablets by mouth.
Chew or crush the tablets, do not swallow whole. Swallow
the capsules or tablets whole with a glass of water;
take while in an upright or sitting position. You may
take amoxicillin with or without food. Follow the
directions on the prescription label. Take your doses at
regular intervals. Do not take your medicine more often
than directed. Finish the full course prescribed by your
prescriber or health care professional even if you think
your condition is better. Do not stop taking except on
your prescriber's advice.
Side Effects:
What side effects may I notice
from taking amoxicillin? Side effects that you should
report to your prescriber or health care professional as
soon as possible:; difficulty breathing, wheezing; dark
yellow or brown urine; dizziness; fever or chills, sore
throat; increased thirst; pain or difficulty passing
urine; pain on swallowing; redness, blistering, peeling
or loosening of the skin, including inside the mouth;
seizures (convulsions); skin rash, itching; stomach pain
or cramps; swollen joints; severe or watery diarrhea;
unusual bleeding or bruising; unusual weakness or
tiredness; vomiting; yellowing of the eyes or skin Side
effects that usually do not require medical attention
(report to your prescriber or health care professional
if they continue or are bothersome):; diarrhea;
headache; loss of appetite; nausea; stomach gas or
heartburn
Precautions:
If you are diabetic and taking
large doses of amoxicillin, you may get a false-positive
result for sugar in your urine with certain brands of
urine tests. Check with your prescriber or health care
professional before you change your diet or the dose of
your diabetic medicine. If you get severe or watery
diarrhea, do not treat yourself. Call your prescriber or
health care professional for advice. If you get a skin
rash, do not treat yourself. Call your prescriber or
health care professional for advice.
Drug Interactions:
What drug(s) may interact
with amoxicillin?; allopurinol; birth control pills;
methotrexate; neomycin; probenecid
Overdose:
If overdose is suspected, contact your
local poison control center or emergency room
immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include
sluggishness, change in amount of urine, loss of
consciousness, or seizures.
Notes:
What should my health care professional
know before I take amoxicillin? They need to know if you
have any of these conditions:; asthma; eczema; kidney
disease; leukemia; mononucleosis; intestinal problems
(especially colitis); other chronic illness;
phenylketonuria; viral infection; an unusual or allergic
reaction to amoxicillin, other penicillins,
cephalosporin antibiotics, other medicines, foods, dyes,
or preservatives; breast-feeding
Missed Dose:
If you miss a dose, take as soon as
remembered; do not take if it is almost time for the
next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume your
usual dosing schedule. Do not "double-up" the dose to
catch up.
Storage:
Store at room temperature between 15-30
degrees C (59-86 degrees F). Keep container tightly
closed. Throw away any unused medicine after the
expiration date. |