Amoxycillin

Amoxicillin Pronunciation: am-OX-i-sil-in Generic name: amoxicillin Brand names: Drug class: Medically reviewed by • • • • • • • What is amoxicillin? Amoxicillin is a penicillin antibiotic that fights bacteria. Amoxicillin is used to treat many different types of infection caused by bacteria, such as tonsillitis, bronchitis, Amoxicillin is also sometimes used together with another antibiotic called There are many brands and forms of amoxicillin available and not all brands are listed on this leaflet. Warnings Do not use this medication if you are allergic to amoxicillin or to any other penicillin antibiotic, such as ampicillin (Omnipen, Principen), dicloxacillin (Dycill, Dynapen), oxacillin (Bactocill), penicillin (Beepen-VK, Ledercillin VK, Pen-V, Pen-Vee K, Pfizerpen, V-Cillin K, Veetids), and others. Before using amoxicillin, tell your doctor if you are allergic to cephalosporins such as Omnicef, Cefzil, Ceftin, Keflex, and others. Also tell your doctor if you have asthma, liver or kidney disease, a bleeding or blood clotting disorder, mononucleosis (also called "mono"), or any type of allergy. Amoxicillin can make birth control pills less effective. Ask your doctor about using a non-hormone method of birth control (such as a condom, diaphragm, spermicide) to prevent pregnancy while taking this medicine. Take this medication for the full prescribed length of time. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cleared. Amoxicillin will not treat a viral in...

Amoxicillin belongs to the group of medicines known as penicillin antibiotics. It works by killing the bacteria and preventing their growth. However, this medicine will not work for colds, flu, or other virus infections. This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription. This product is available in the following dosage forms: • Tablet • Powder for Suspension • Tablet, Chewable • Tablet, Extended Release • Capsule

• Amoxicillin is an • Amoxicillin oral tablet comes as immediate-release (IR) or chewable tablets. The chewable tablet and IR tablet are only available as generic drugs. • Amoxicillin also comes as a capsule and a suspension. All forms are taken by mouth. (This article focuses on the oral tablet forms only.) Amoxicillin oral tablet does not cause drowsiness, but it can cause other More common side effects The more common side effects of amoxicillin oral tablet can include: • • vomiting • • rash • If these side effects are mild, they may go away within a few days or a couple of weeks. If they’re more severe or don’t go away, talk with your doctor or pharmacist. Serious side effects Call your doctor right away if you have serious side effects. Call 911 if your symptoms feel life-threatening or if you think you’re having a medical emergency. Serious side effects and their symptoms can include the following: • Hypersensitivity reactions. Symptoms can include: • • a painful red or purple rash that spreads • blisters that could cause the skin to break down and cause open sores • • increased liver enzymes shown on a blood test • pain in the abdomen (stomach area) • yellowing of the skin and eyes • • Serious skin reaction.* This side effect is rare. Symptoms may include: • • a skin rash and discoloration • • itchiness * Serious skin reactions were not reported in clinical trials of amoxicillin. However, they have been reported since the drug was approved. Disclaimer: Our goal is t...

Amoxil Generic name: am-OX-i-sil-in] Brand names: Amoxil, Drug class: Medically reviewed by • • • • • • • What is Amoxil? Amoxil is a penicillin antibiotic that fights bacteria. Amoxil is used to treat many different types of infection caused by bacteria, such as tonsillitis, bronchitis, Amoxil is also sometimes used together with another antibiotic called Warnings Do not use Amoxil if you are allergic to amoxicillin or to any other penicillin antibiotic, such as ampicillin (Omnipen, Principen), dicloxacillin (Dycill, Dynapen), oxacillin (Bactocill), penicillin (Beepen-VK, Ledercillin VK, Pen-V, Pen-Vee K, Pfizerpen, V-Cillin K, Veetids), and others. Before using Amoxil, tell your doctor if you are allergic to cephalosporins such as Omnicef, Cefzil, Ceftin, Keflex, and others. Also tell your doctor if you have asthma, liver or kidney disease, a bleeding or blood clotting disorder, mononucleosis (also called "mono"), or any type of allergy. Amoxicillin can make birth control pills less effective. Ask your doctor about using a non-hormone method of birth control (such as a condom, diaphragm, spermicide) to prevent pregnancy while taking this medicine. Take this medication for the full prescribed length of time. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cleared. Amoxicillin will not treat a viral infection such as the common cold or flu. Do not share this medication with another person, even if they have the same symptoms you have. Antibiotic medicines can ...

Take this Drink plenty of fluids while using this medication unless your doctor tells you otherwise. For the best effect, take this antibiotic at evenly spaced times. To help you remember, take this medication at the same time(s) every day. Continue to take this medication until the full prescribed amount is finished, even if symptoms disappear after a few days. Stopping the medication too early may allow bacteria to continue to grow, which may result in a return of the infection. Tell your doctor if your condition lasts or gets worse. Remember that this Use of this medication for prolonged or repeated periods may result in oral Tell your doctor right away if you have any serious side effects, including: signs of This medication may rarely cause a severe intestinal condition due to a bacteria called C. difficile. This condition may occur during treatment or weeks to months after treatment has stopped. Tell your doctor right away if you develop: If you have these symptoms, do not use anti- A very serious Amoxicillin can commonly cause a mild This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist. In the US - Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or at www.fda.gov/medwatch. In Canada - Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to Health Canada at 1-866-234-2345.

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You may take this medicine with or without food. For patients using the oral liquid: • Shake the bottle well before each use. Measure the dose with a marked measuring spoon, oral syringe, or medicine cup. The average household teaspoon may not hold the right amount of liquid. • You may mix the oral liquid with a baby formula, milk, fruit juice, water, ginger ale, or another cold drink. Be sure the child drinks all of the mixture immediately. 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. Dosing The dose of this medicine will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label. The following information includes only the average doses of this medicine. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so. The amount of medicine that you take depends on the strength of the medicine. Also, the number of doses you take each day, the time allowed between doses, and the length of time you take the medicine depend on the medical problem for which you are using the medicine. • For oral dosage forms (capsules, powder for suspension, and tablets): • For bacterial infections: • Adults, teenagers, and children weighing 40 kilograms (kg) or more—250 to 500 milligrams (mg) every 8 hours, or 500 to 875 mg every 12 hours. • Children and infants older than 3 months of age weighing less tha...

Amoxicillin is a penicillin antibiotic. It is used to treat bacterial infections, such as It's often prescribed for children, to treat Amoxicillin is only available on prescription. It comes as capsules or as a liquid that you swallow. It's also given by injection, but this is usually only done in hospital. 2. Key facts • For most infections, you'll start to feel better in a few days. • The most common side effects of amoxicillin are feeling sick (nausea) and diarrhoea. • Liquid amoxicillin can stain your teeth. This does not last and is removed by brushing. • You can drink alcohol while taking amoxicillin. • Sometimes, taking amoxicillin can cause 3. Who can and cannot take amoxicillin Amoxicillin can be taken by most adults and children. Find out more about giving amoxicillin to children on the Amoxicillin is not suitable for everyone. To make sure amoxicillin is safe for you, tell your doctor if you: • have ever had an allergic reaction to amoxicillin or penicillin or any other medicine • have liver or kidney problems • have recently had, or are due to have, any vaccinations 4. How and when to take amoxicillin How to take it Try to space the doses evenly throughout the day. If you take it 3 times a day, this could be first thing in the morning, mid-afternoon and at bedtime. You can take amoxicillin before or after food. Swallow amoxicillin capsules whole with a drink of water. Do not chew or break them. Amoxicillin is available as a liquid for children and people who fi...

If you have a Read on to learn more about amoxicillin’s uses, side effects, dosage, and other important information about the drug. Amoxicillin basics Amoxicillin is an oral antibiotic that comes in following forms: • capsule that you swallow • tablet that you swallow • chewable tablet • powder that’s mixed with water to make a liquid suspension (a kind of liquid mixture) that you swallow Amoxicillin brand-name versions Amoxicillin is a generic drug, which means it’s an exact copy of the active drug in a brand-name medication. The brand-name medication that amoxicillin is based on was called Amoxil. But this brand-name drug is no longer available. Generic drugs are thought to be as safe and effective as the brand-name drug they’re based on. In general, generics usually cost less than brand-name drugs. If you’d like to know more about generic drugs, talk with your doctor. And explore this Like most drugs, amoxicillin may cause mild or serious side effects. The lists below describe some of the more common side effects that amoxicillin may cause. These lists don’t include all possible side effects. Keep in mind that side effects of a drug can depend on: • your age • other health conditions you have • other medications you take Your doctor or pharmacist can tell you more about the potential side effects of amoxicillin. They can also suggest ways to help reduce side effects. Mild side effects Here’s a short list of some of the mild side effects that amoxicillin can cause. To le...