The
following information is a summary about Amoxicillin.
It is not intended to replace a doctor's instructions.
Amoxicillin USES
Amoxicillin kills or stops the growth of bacteria
that cause infection. It treats many different kinds
of infections of the skin, respiratory tract, sinuses,
ear, and kidney. Amoxicillin also treats some sexually
transmitted disease.
Amoxicillin DIRECTIONS
Take amoxicillin capsules or chewable tablets by
mouth. Chew or crush the tablets, do not swallow
whole. Swallow the capsules or tablets whole with
a glass of water; take while in an upright or sitting
position. You may take amoxicillin with or without
food. Follow the directions on the prescription label.
Take your doses at regular intervals. Do not take
your medicine more often than directed. Finish the
full course prescribed by your prescriber or health
care professional even if you think your condition
is better. Do not stop taking except on your prescriber's
advice.
Amoxicillin SIDE EFFECTS
Amoxicillin side effects that you should report to
your prescriber or health care professional as soon
as possible:; difficulty breathing, wheezing; dark
yellow or brown urine; dizziness; fever or chills,
sore throat; increased thirst; pain or difficulty
passing urine; pain on swallowing; redness, blistering,
peeling or loosening of the skin, including inside
the mouth; seizures (convulsions); skin rash, itching;
stomach pain or cramps; swollen joints; severe or
watery diarrhea; unusual bleeding or bruising; unusual
weakness or tiredness; vomiting; yellowing of the
eyes or skin Side effects that usually do not require
medical attention (report to your prescriber or health
care professional if they continue or are bothersome):;
diarrhea; headache; loss of appetite; nausea; stomach
gas or heartburn. If you notice other effects not
listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
Amoxicillin PRECAUTIONS
If you are diabetic and taking large doses of amoxicillin,
you may get a false-positive result for sugar in
your urine with certain brands of urine tests. Check
with your prescriber or health care professional
before you change your diet or the dose of your diabetic
medicine. If you get severe or watery diarrhea, do
not treat yourself. Call your prescriber or health
care professional for advice. If you get a skin rash,
do not treat yourself. Call your prescriber or health
care professional for advice.
Amoxicillin DRUG INTERACTIONS
What drug(s) may interact with amoxicillin?; allopurinol;
birth control pills; methotrexate; neomycin; probenecid.
Amoxicillin OVERDOSE
If Amoxicilin overdose is suspected, contact your
local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
Symptoms of overdose may include sluggishness, change
in amount of urine, loss of consciousness, or seizures.
Amoxicillin NOTES
Your health care professional needs to know if you
have any of these conditions:; asthma; eczema; kidney
disease; leukemia; mononucleosis; intestinal problems
(especially colitis); other chronic illness; phenylketonuria;
viral infection; an unusual or allergic reaction
to amoxicillin, other penicillins, cephalosporin
antibiotics, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives;
breast-feeding.
MISSED DOSE
If you miss a dose, use Amoxicillin 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-up" the dose to catch up.
Amoxicillin STORAGE
Store Amoxicillin at room temperature between 15-30
degrees C (59-86 degrees F). Keep container tightly
closed. Throw away any unused medicine after the
expiration date
