Amoxycillin & potassium clavulanate tablet uses

  1. Amoxicillin: antibiotic to treat bacterial infections
  2. Amoxil: Uses, Dosage & Side Effects


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Amoxicillin: antibiotic to treat bacterial infections

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...

Amoxil: Uses, Dosage & Side Effects

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 ...