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Drug Uses -
Amoxil is an antibiotic in the class of drugs called penicillin that fights against bacteria in the body. Amoxil treats different infections, for instance, as tonsillitis, pneumonia, ear infections, bronchitis, urinary tract infections, gonorrhea, skin infections and others.
How Taken -
Amoxil is a capsule, chewable tablet, liquid, and pediatric drop to be taken orally every 8 hours (three times a day). Take Amoxil exactly as prescribed. You should shake the liquid and pediatric drops well before each using. There is a bottle dropper to help you measure the dose of pediatric drops. The pediatric drops may be taken together with formula, milk, fruit juice, water, ginger ale or other cold liquid. You should crush or chew tablets before swallowing. It is obligatory to swallow capsules whole without chewing, dividing or crushing with a full glass of water. You should not stop taking Amoxil when you feel better without talking to your doctor.
Warnings/Precautions -
Consult with your doctor before taking Amoxil if you have experienced any allergic reaction to penicillin. It is obligatory to talk to a doctor if you have kidney disease, stomach or intestinal disease. Amoxil is in the FDA pregnancy category B. It is not expected to be detrimental to an unborn baby and is thought to be safe for using during pregnancy. You should consult with your doctor before taking Amoxil if you are pregnant or could become pregnant during treatment. Amoxil passes into breast milk. Amoxil may be the reason of a yeast infection, diarrhea, or an allergic reaction in a nursing infant. In the case you are breast-feeding a baby, do not use Amoxil without medical consultation.
Missed Dose -
You should take the missed dose as soon as you remember and then follow your usual schedule. Nevertheless, if it is near to the time for your next dose, do not take an extra tablet to catch up for the dose you forgot. Wait and take your next tablet at the regular time. Do not take a double dose.
Possible Side Effects -
Amoxil may cause severe or bloody diarrhea and abdominal cramps. This requires immediate medical attention. You should stop taking Amoxil and seek emergency when experience an allergic reaction (shortness of breath, closing of the throat, hives; swelling of the lips, face, or tongue, rash or fainting), seizures, unusual bleeding or bruising. You should continue taking and consult with your doctor if you experience mild nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, white patches on the tongue (thrush/ yeast infection), itching or discharge of the vagina (vaginal yeast infection), black, "hairy" tongue, sore mouth or tongue. Talk to your doctor if any side effect occurs.
Storage -
Amoxil must be kept out of the reach of children. You should store Amoxil away from heat and direct light. Do not store Amoxil in damp places such as bathroom and near the kitchen sink. The oral liquid form of Amoxil should be stored in the refrigerator, but must not be frozen.
Overdose -
The typical signs of Amoxil overdose are 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. This requires immediate medical attention.
More Information -
You should take all prescribed doses of Amoxil in spite of the fact you feel better, as the infection may not be completely treated. It should be admitted, that Amoxil may decrease the effectiveness of birth control pills. It would be better to use a second method of birth control in order to prevent unintended pregnancy.
Disclaimer -
This is not complete information about this drug. It does not cover all aspects of Amoxil usage. This data should not be relied on for any purpose. It should not be used for any particular patient. We point out reliability of this information and/or any consequences arising from the use of this information, including damage or adverse after-effects to persons, however such damages or sequels arise. No warranty is made in regards to this information.
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