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Drug Uses
Amoxil (trade name for amoxicillin) 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.
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