Amoxil Tablet

GENERIC NAME(S): Amoxicillin

Uses

Amoxicillin, sold under the brand name Amoxil among others. Amoxil is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. This drug is a penicillin-type antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria.

This antibiotic only treats bacterial infections. It will not work for viral infection (such as common cold, flu). It is not necessary to use any antibiotic when it does not work for future transition.

Amoxil is also used with other medications to treat stomach/intestinal ulcers caused by the bacteria H. pylori and to prevent the ulcers from returning.

How to use Amoxil

Take Amoxil or Amoxicillin with your doctor’s prescribed diet or without mouth, usually every 8 or 12 hours. Dosage is based on your medical condition and treatment response.

Drink lots of fluid while using this drug unless your doctor tells you otherwise.

For the best effect, take this antibiotic evenly to the distance. To help you remember, take this medicine at the same time every day.

Continue to take this medication until the full amount of the quantity ends, even after the symptoms disappear after a few days. Early closure of the drug may allow the bacteria to grow, resulting in the return of infection.

Tell your doctor if your condition persists or worsens.

Side Effects

Nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea may occur. If any of these effects persists or worsens, tell your doctor or pharmacist immediately.

Remember that your doctor has prescribed this drug because he or she has decided that the benefit is higher than the risk of side effects. Many people using this drug do not have serious side effects.

Using Amoxil or Amoxicillin for prolonged or frequent periods may lead to oral thrush or a new vaginal yeast infection (oral or vaginal fungal infection). If you see white spots, changes in vaginal discharge or other new symptoms in your mouth, contact your doctor.

Tell your doctor immediately if any of these rare but severe urine, persistent nausea or vomiting, stomach / stomach ache, pain in the eyes or skin, easy injuries or bleeding, constant sore throat or fever

Due to the type of resistant bacteria, this drug can rarely cause the intestinal severity (Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhea). This condition can occur during the treatment or during the months of the closure of the treatment months. If you have the following symptoms, then do not use anti-diarrhea products or drug painkillers because these products can make them worse. Immediately tell your doctor if you develop: persistent diarrhea, stomach or stomach ache / cramps, blood / mucus in your stool

A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare. However, if you see symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, get medical help immediately, including: granular, itching / swelling (especially the face / tongue / throat), severe dizziness, trouble breathing.

Amoxil can usually cause light rashes, which is usually not serious. However, you can not tell it apart from a rare grain that could be a sign of a serious allergic reaction. Therefore, if you develop any rash, get medical help immediately.

This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you do not list other effects above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

In America – Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You can notify the FDA of side effects on 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.

In Canada – Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You can report the health effects of Canada on 1-866-234-2345.

Precautions

Before taking Amoxil or Amoxicillin, tell your doctor or pharmacist whether you are allergic to it; Or penicillin or cephalosporin for antibiotics; Or if you have any other allergens. This product can have passive elements, which can cause allergic or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details.

Before using this drug, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, in particular: kidney disease, a certain type of viral infection (infectious mononucleosis).

Amoxil can not work because of live bacterial vaccines (like typhoid  vaccine). Do not vaccinate / vaccinate while using this drug unless your doctor tells you.

Before surgery, tell your doctor or dentist about all the products that you use (including prescription drugs, nonprescription drugs and herbal products).

During pregnancy, this drug should be used only when it is clearly necessary. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.

Amoxil passes in breast milk. Consult your doctor before breastfeeding.

Interactions

If you take other medicines or herbal products at the same time, then the effects of some medicines can change. This can increase your risk for severe side effects or cause your medication to not function properly. These drug interactions are possible but are not always there. Your doctor or pharmacist can often stop or manage the conversation by using drugs or by closely monitoring.

With the help of your doctor and pharmacist, you can take the best care, before starting treatment with this product, tell your doctor and pharmacist about all the products that you use (prescription medicines, nonprescription drugs And herbal products). When using this product, do not start, stop, or change any other drug dosage without the approval of your doctor.

A product that can interact with this drug is: methotrexate.

Although most antibiotics are unlikely to affect hormonal birth control, such as pills, patches, or rings, some antibiotics (such as rifampin, rifabutin) can reduce their effectiveness. This can lead to pregnancy. If you use hormonal birth control, ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

Amoxil may give false positive results with some diabetic urine test products (cupric sulfate-type). This drug may also affect the results of some lab tests. Ensure that the lab staff and your doctor know that you use this medicine.

This document does not contain all possible drug interactions. Keep a list of all the products you use. To reduce your risk for serious drug problems, share this list with your doctor and pharmacist.

Over Dose

If someone is treated and has serious symptoms like having trouble going out or breathing, call 911. Otherwise, call the Poison Control Center immediately. US residents can call their local venom control center at 1-800-222-1222. Canadians can call a provincial poison control center. Symptoms of overdose may include: severe vomiting, persistent diarrhea, serious reduction in urine volume or tour.

Notes

Do not share this medication with others.

This drug is prescribed for your current condition only. Do not use it later for any other infection until your doctor tells you.

With long-term remedies, laboratory and / or medical tests (such as kidney and liver function, full blood count) can be performed periodically to monitor your progress or to examine side effects. Consult your doctor for more details.

Missed Dose

If you miss a dose, then use it as you remember. If it is near the next dose time, then leave the missed dose and start your normal dose program again. Do not double the dose to catch up.

Storage

Store at room temperature according to product labeling, away from light and moisture. Different brands of this drug need different storage. See the product package for instructions on how to store your brand, or ask your pharmacist. Keep all medications away from children and pets.

Until instructed not to do so, do not flush the medicines in the toilet and do not drain in the drain. When this period expires or does not need it, then properly release this product. Consult your drug dealer or local waste disposal company to get more information about safely terminating your product.

Disclaimer: DrLinex has made every effort to ensure that all information is factually accurate, comprehensive and up-to-date. However, this article should not be used as a licensed health care professional’s choice of knowledge and expertise. You should always consult your doctor or other health care professional before taking any medication. The information given here is subject to change and it has not been used to cover all possible uses, directions, precautions, warnings, drug interactions, allergic reactions or adverse effects. The lack of warning or other information for any drug does not indicate that the combination of medicine or medication is safe, effective or appropriate for all patients or all specific uses.