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Generic form of Amoxil and Trimox.
Description
Uses
Amoxicillin is an antibiotic in the class of drugs called penicillins.
It fights bacteria in your body. Amoxicillin 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.
Amoxicillin will not work against viral infections such as colds or
flu.
Contents
Each capsule contains 250 mg or 500 mg of Amoxicillin.
There are 24 capsules per package.
Dosage and Administration
Usual Adult Dosaging is for 10 days.
For Lower
Respiratory Tract Infections: For
mild, moderate, or severe infections, the usual dose is 500
milligrams every 8 hours, or 875 milligrams every 12 hours.
For Ear,
Nose, Throat, Skin, Genital, and Urinary Tract Infections: For
mild or moderate infections, the usual dose is 250 milligrams
every 8 hours, or 500 milligrams every 12 hours. For severe
infections, the usual dose is 500 milligrams every 8 hours, or 875
milligrams every 12 hours.
For Gonorrhea,
Acute, Uncomplicated Anogenital and Urethral Infections: The
usual dosage is 3 grams in a single oral dose.
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it is almost
time for the
next dose, and you take 2 doses a day, take the one you missed and
the next dose 5 to 6 hours later. If you take 3 or more doses a day,
take the one you missed and the next dose 2 to 4 hours later. Then
go back to your regular schedule
Contraindications
The presence of other medical problems may affect the use of
penicillins. Make sure you tell your doctor if you have any other
medical problems, especially:
Allergy, general (such as asthma, eczema, hay fever, hives), history
of—Patients with a history of general allergies may be more
likely to have a severe reaction to amoxicillin.
Kidney disease—Patients with kidney disease may have an
increased chance of side effects.
Stomach or intestinal disease, history of (especially colitis,
including colitis caused by antibiotics)—Patients with a
history of stomach or intestinal disease may be more likely to develop
colitis while taking amoxicillin.
Interactions
Oral contraceptives (birth control pills) containing estrogen may not
work properly if you take them while you are taking ampicillin,
amoxicillin, or penicillin V. Unplanned pregnancies may occur. You
should use a different or additional means of birth control while you
are taking any of these penicillins. If you have any questions about
this, check with your health care professional.
For diabetic patients: Penicillins/Amoxicillin may cause
false test results with some urine sugar tests. Check with your doctor
before changing your diet or the dosage of your diabetes medicine.
Warnings and Precautions
If you are allergic to either penicillin or cephalosporin
antibiotics in any form, consult your doctor before taking Amoxicillin.
There is a possibility that you are allergic to both types of
medication; and if a reaction occurs, it could be extremely severe.
If you take the drug and feel signs of a reaction, seek medical
attention immediately.
Adverse Effects
Side effects may include: Agitation,
anemia,
anxiety,
changes in behavior,
colitis,
confusion,
convulsions,
diarrhea,
dizziness,
hives,
hyperactivity,
insomnia,
liver problems and jaundice,
nausea,
peeling skin,
rash,
tooth discoloration in children,
vomiting.
When used in combination with Prilosec, Prevacid, and/or Biaxin
for the treatment of ulcers, the most common side effects are
changes in taste sensation, diarrhea, and headache.
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