Amoxicillin
Uses:
Amoxicillin treats a wide variety of bacterial infections.
How To Use:
Tablets must be chewed thoroughly and followed by a full glass of water
(8oz or 240ml). Take this medication as directed by your doctor, usually
every 8 or 12 hours. Amoxicillin may be taken with or without food. Antibiotics
work best when the amount of medicine in your body is kept at a constant
level. Therefore, take Amoxicillin at evenly spaced intervals. Continue
to take Amoxicillin 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 relapse
of the infection. Inform your doctor if your condition does not improve
in a few days.
Side Effects:
Amoxicillin may cause stomach upset, diarrhea, nausea, or vomiting during
the first few days as your body adjusts to the medication. If these effects
persist or worsen, contact your doctor promptly. An allergic reaction
to Amoxicillin is unlikely, but seek immediate medical attention if it
occurs. Symptoms of an allergic reaction include rash, itching, swelling,
dizziness or trouble breathing. Use of Amoxicillin for prolonged or repeated
periods may result in a secondary infection (e.g., oral or vaginal yeast
infection). Contact your doctor if you notice white patches in your mouth,
a change in vaginal discharge or other new symptoms. If you notice other
effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
Precautions:
Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of blood disorders,
kidney problems, or allergies to penicillin or other antibiotics. Before
using Amoxicillin, tell your doctor if you are pregnant. Amoxicillin passes
into breast milk and may have undesirable effects on a nursing infant.
Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
Drug Interactions:
Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription medications you
may take, especially of probenecid, disulfiram, birth control pills or
tetracyclines. Amoxicillin may interfere with the effectiveness of birth
control pills. Discuss using other methods of birth control with your
doctor. This antibiotic may cause false positive results in diabetic urine
testing using Clinitest. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor
or pharmacist approval.
Overdose:
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or
emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include nausea, vomiting,
and diarrhea.
Notes:
Amoxicillin has been prescribed for your current condition only. Do not
use it later for another infection. A different medication may be necessary
in those cases. Do not share Amoxicillin with others.
Missed Dose:
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it is near the
time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing
schedule. Do not double the dose to catch up.
Storage:
Keep at room temperature between 59 to 86 degrees F (15 to 30 degrees
C) away from sunlight and moisture. Do not store in the bathroom.
NOTE: The above information is intended to supplement, not substitute
for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist, or other
healthcare professional. It should not be construed to indicate that the
use of the product is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult
your healthcare professional before taking the product. |
