Amoxicillin Information
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Amoxicillin Drug Uses
Amoxicillin is an antibiotic in the class of drugs called
penicillin. It fights bacteria in the body. Amoxicillin is
used to treat many different types of infections, such
as tonsillitis, pneumonia, ear infections, bronchitis,
urinary tract infections, gonorrhea, and infections of
the skin. Amoxicillin may also be used for other purposes.
Amoxicillin How Taken
Amoxicillin comes as a capsule, chewable tablet, liquid, and
pediatric drop to take by mouth. It is usually taken
every 8 hours (three times a day). Follow the directions
on your prescription label carefully, and ask your
doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not
understand. Take Amoxicillin exactly as directed. Do not take
more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed
by your doctor. Shake the liquid and pediatric drops
well before each use to mix the medication evenly. Use
the bottle dropper to measure the dose of pediatric
drops. The pediatric drops and liquid may be placed on a
child\'s tongue or added to formula, milk, fruit juice,
water, ginger ale, or other cold liquid and taken
immediately. The tablets should be crushed or chewed
thoroughly before they are swallowed. The capsules
should be swallowed whole and taken with a full glass of
water. Continue to take Amoxicillin even if you feel well. Do
not stop taking Amoxicillin without talking to your doctor.
Amoxicillin Warnings/Precautions
If you have ever had an allergic reaction to another
penicillin or to a cephalosporin, do not take Amoxicillin
without first talking to your doctor. Before taking
Amoxicillin, tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, or
stomach or intestinal disease. Amoxicillin is in the FDA
pregnancy category B. This means that it is not expected
to be harmful to an unborn baby. Amoxicillin is generally
considered to be safe for use during pregnancy. Do not,
however, take Amoxicillin without first talking to your
doctor if you are pregnant or could become pregnant
during treatment. Amoxicillin passes into breast milk.
Although serious problems have not been reported,
rarely, Amoxicillin may cause a yeast infection, diarrhea, or
an allergic reaction in a nursing infant, although no
serious harm is expected. Do not take this medication
without first talking to your doctor if you are
breast-feeding a baby.
Amoxicillin Missed Dose
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember, and take
the rest of the day\'s doses at evenly spaced intervals.
However, if it is almost time for the next regularly
scheduled dose, skip the dose you missed and take the
rest of the doses for the day as directed. Do not take a
double dose of this medication unless otherwise directed
by your doctor.
Amoxicillin Possible Side Effects
Contact your doctor immediately if you experience severe
or bloody diarrhea and abdominal cramps during treatment
with Amoxicillin. If you experience any of the following
serious side effects, stop taking Amoxicillin and seek
emergency medical attention or contact your doctor
immediately: an allergic reaction (shortness of breath;
closing of the throat; hives; swelling of the lips,
face, or tongue; rash; or fainting); seizures; or
unusual bleeding or bruising. Other, less serious side
effects may be more likely to occur. Continue to take
Amoxicillin and talk to your doctor if you experience mild
nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or abdominal pain, white
patches on the tongue (thrush/ yeast infection); itching
or discharge of the vagina (vaginal yeast infection);
black, "hairy" tongue or sore mouth or tongue. Side
effects other than those listed here may also occur.
Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems
unusual or that is especially bothersome.
Amoxicillin Storage
Keep out of the reach of children. Store away from heat
and direct light.
Amoxicillin Overdose
Symptoms of an Amoxicillin overdose may include muscle spasms
or weakness, pain or twitching, pain in the fingers or
toes, loss of feeling in the fingers or toes, seizures,
confusion, coma, or agitation. Seek emergency medical
attention if an overdose is suspected.
Amoxicillin More Information
Contact your doctor immediately if you experience severe
or bloody diarrhea and abdominal cramps during treatment
with Amoxicillin. Take all of the Amoxicillin that has been
prescribed for you even if you begin to feel better.
Your symptoms may begin to improve before the infection
is completely treated. Amoxicillin may decrease the
effectiveness of birth control pills. If you are taking
birth control pills, use a second method of birth
control while taking Amoxicillin to ensure protection from
unintended pregnancy.
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