What is Amoxil?
Amoxil is a penicillin-based antibiotic that fights against bacteria.Amoxil is a treatment for various types of infections due to bacteria like tonsillitis, bronchitis, pneumonia, or infections in the nose, ear, throat, skin, or urinary tract.Amoxil may also be combined with a different antibiotic known as clarithromycin (Biaxin) to treat stomach ulcers that are caused by Helicobacter pylori infections. This is often utilised in conjunction with a stomach acid-reducing agent known as lansoprazole (prevacid).
Warnings
Do not take Amoxil in case you are allergic to amoxicillin or any other antibiotic made from penicillin, 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 many more.Before you take Amoxil, consult your physician if you're sensitive to cephalosporins like Omnicef, Cefzil, Ceftin, Keflex, and others. Inform your doctor if you have asthma, kidney or liver disease, blood clotting disorder, bleeding mononucleosis (also known as "mono"), or any kind of allergy.Amoxicillin could reduce the effectiveness of birth control pills. efficient. Discuss with your doctor the possibility of using an alternative method of birth control (such as condoms, diaphragm, or spermicide) to avoid pregnancy while taking this medication. You should take this medication for the entire prescribed duration. Your symptoms may worsen until the infection is completely gone. Amoxicillin cannot treat an infection that is viral, such as influenza or a cold. Avoid sharing this medication with anyone else, even if they suffer from similar symptoms to yours.Diarrhea can be caused by antibiotics. It can happen when you're taking Amoxil or within several months after stopping taking it. It could be a sign of an infection that has recurred. If you are experiencing diarrhoea that is bloody or watery, then discontinue taking Amoxil and contact your doctor. Don't take anti-diarrhoea medication unless you are advised by your physician to.
Similar or related drugs
prednisone, omeprazole, amoxicillin, albuterol, doxycycline, pantoprazole, and ciprofloxacin
Prior to use this drug
Do not take Amoxil in the event that you are allergic to penicillin antibiotics such as ampicillin, dicloxacillin, oxacillin, penicillin, or ticarcillin.
To ensure Amoxil is not harmful to you, consult your physician if you suffer from:
- Kidney disease;
- Mononucleosis (also referred to as "mono")
- Diarrhoea is caused by using antibiotics
- Food or drug allergy (especially to cephalosporin antibiotics like omnicef, cefzil, ceftin, keflex, and others).
It isn't known if this medication could cause harm to a baby who is not yet born. Inform your doctor if you are expecting or planning to be pregnant.Amoxicillin could make the effectiveness of contraceptives less efficient. Consult your physician about the use of a birth control that is not hormonal (condom diaphragm or diaphragm as well as the cervical cap and the contraceptive sponge) to stop pregnancy.It is not advised to feed your baby while you take the medication. Consult your physician about any potential risks.
How to take Amoxil?
Consume Amoxil exactly as directed by your physician. Follow the instructions on the label of your prescription and also read the medication guide or instructions sheets.Use Amoxil daily at the same times throughout the day.Make sure to shake the oral suspension (liquid) prior to taking a dosage.Make sure you measure the liquid medicine using the dosing syringe that comes with it or a dosage measuring device (not a spoon for cooking). Mix the liquid with milk, water, or baby formula, the juice of fruit, and ginger ale. Consume the entire mixture as soon as you can. Don't save it for future use.It is possible that you will require regular medical tests.If you're using Amoxil with clarithromycin or Lansoprazole in order to treat stomach ulcers, take every medication according to the directions. Take note of the medication guide or patient's instructions that come with every medication. Don't change your dosages or your medication schedule without a physician's approval.Make sure to take this medicine for the entire prescribed duration, even if symptoms do not improve immediately. Inadequate doses could increase the risk of developing an illness that is not able to be treated with medications. Amoxil does not treat viral diseases like the flu or commonly occurring colds.Don't share this medication with anyone else, even if they suffer from the same symptoms as you do.This medication can alter the outcomes of certain medical tests. Inform any physician who treats you that you're taking amoxicillin.Maintain at room temperature and free of heat, moisture, and light.It is possible to keep amoxil in liquid form in a refrigerator; however, don't allow it to become frozen. Get rid of all liquid Amoxil that is not being used within 14 days of the time it was mixed in the pharmacy.
What happens if I miss the dose?
Don't miss the dose you missed, and retake your dose according to the time you normally take it. Take two doses simultaneously.
What happens if I overdose?
Get medical attention in an emergency or contact the poison help line at 1-800-222-1222.
What should be avoided?
The use of antibiotics can trigger diarrhoea and could be an indication of an infection that has just started. If you are experiencing diarrhoea that is bloody or watery and you are unsure of the cause, consult your doctor prior to applying anti-diarrhoea medications.
Side effects of Amoxil
Contact a medical professional immediately when you notice symptoms warnings of an allergy reaction (hives and breathing difficulties or swelling in your throat or face) or an extreme skin reaction (fever and throat soreness, burnt eyes, irritation, as well as red or purple itching, blistering, and peeling).
Contact your doctor immediately. If you are suffering from:
- Severe stomach pain;
- Diarrhoea that is bloody or watery (even if it's several months after your most recent dose).
Common amoxil side effects can include:
- Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea;
There isn't an exhaustive listing of all negative results. Others could happen. Contact your physician for advice regarding medical adverse effects.It is possible to report any adverse reaction to FDA by calling 1-800-FDA-1088.
Interaction with other drugs
Discuss with your doctor all other medications, including:
- Other antibiotics,
- Allopurinol;
- Probenecid;
- Is a blood thinner—Warfarin, Coumadin, Jantoven
This list isn't complete. Other drugs can be incompatible with amoxicillin, such as prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. Some interactions with drugs are not listed here. are listed here.
