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The use of alcohol may also mask side effects that can occur with amoxicillin, increasing the potential for complications.

Health care providers should also know if the patient has any of the following conditions: allergy to penicillin or cephalosporin antibiotics asthma hay fever hives kidney disease mononucleosis phenylketonuria.

Being clear and concise with doctors and health care providers will ensure the safe and effective use of amoxicillin. Amoxicillin is used to treat certain infections caused by bacteria, such as pneumonia; bronchitis (infection of the airway tubes leading to the lungs); and infections of the ears, nose, throat, urinary tract, and skin. It is also used in combination with other medications to eliminate H.

Amoxicillin is in a class of medications called penicillin-like antibiotics.

Antibiotics such as amoxicillin will not work for colds, flu, and other viral infections.

Taking antibiotics when they are not needed increases your risk of getting an infection later that resists antibiotic treatment. Amoxicillin comes as a capsule, a tablet, a chewable tablet, and as a suspension (liquid) to take by mouth. It is usually taken every 12 hours (twice a day) or every 8 hours (three times a day) with or without food. The length of your treatment depends on the type of infection that you have. Take amoxicillin at around the same times every day.

Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand.

Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor.

Shake the suspension well before each use to mix the medication evenly.

The suspension may be placed directly on the child's tongue or added to formula, milk, fruit juice, water, ginger ale, or another cold liquid and taken immediately. The chewable tablets should be crushed or chewed thoroughly before they are swallowed.

Swallow the tablets and capsules whole with a full glass of water; do not chew or crush them. You should begin to feel better during the first few days of treatment with amoxicillin. If your symptoms do not improve or get worse, call your doctor. Take amoxicillin until you finish the prescription, even if you feel better.

If you stop taking amoxicillin too soon or skip doses, your infection may not be completely treated and the bacteria may become resistant to antibiotics.

Amoxicillin also is sometimes used to treat Lyme disease, to prevent anthrax infection after exposure, and to treat anthrax infection of the skin . Talk with your doctor about the possible risks of using this medication for your condition. This medication may be prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information. Before taking amoxicillin, tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to amoxicillin; penicillin antibiotics; cephalosporin antibiotics such as

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tell your doctor and pharmacist what other prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking or plan to take. Be sure to mention any of the following: allopurinol (Lopurin, Zyloprim), other antibiotics, anticoagulants ('blood thinners') such as warfarin (Coumadin, Jantoven), oral contraceptives, and probenecid (Probalan, in Col-Probenecid). Your doctor may need to change the doses of your medications or monitor you carefully for side effects.

tell your doctor if you have mononucleosis (a virus; also called 'mono') and if you have or have ever had kidney disease, allergies, asthma, hay fever, or hives.

tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breastfeeding.

If you become pregnant while taking amoxicillin, call your doctor.

if you have phenylketonuria (PKU, an inherited condition in which a special diet must be followed to prevent mental retardation), you should know that some amoxicillin chewable tablets are sweetened with aspartame that forms phenylalanine.

Unless your doctor tells you otherwise, continue your normal diet.

However, if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and continue your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away: nausea vomiting diarrhea changes in taste headache. If you experience any of these symptoms, stop taking amoxicillin and call your doctor immediately or get emergency medical treatment: rash skin blisters or peeling itching hives wheezing difficulty swallowing or breathing swelling of the face, throat, tongue, lips, and eyes severe diarrhea (watery or bloody stools) that may occur with or without fever and stomach cramps (may occur up to 2 months or more after your treatment) Amoxicillin may cause other side effects. Call your doctor if you have any unusual problems while taking this medication.

If you experience a serious side effect, you or your doctor may send a report to the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program online (http://www.fda.gov/Safety/MedWatch) or by phone (1-800-332-1088).

What should I know about storage and disposal of this medication? Keep this medication in the container it came in, tightly closed, and out of reach of children.

Store the capsules and tablets at room temperature and away from excess heat and moisture (not in the bathroom). The liquid medication preferably should be kept in the refrigerator, but it may be stored at room temperature.

Dispose of any unused liquid medication after 14 days. It is important to keep all medication out of sight and reach of children as many containers (such as weekly pill minders and those for eye drops, creams, patches, and inhalers) are not child-resistant and young children can open them easily.

To protect young children from poisoning, always lock safety caps and immediately place the medication in a safe location – one that is up and away and out of their sight and reach. Unneeded medications should be disposed of in special ways to ensure that pets, children, and other people cannot consume them. However, you should not flush this medication down the toilet. Instead, the best way to dispose of your medication is through a medicine take-back program. Talk to your pharmacist or contact your local garbage/recycling department to learn about take-back programs in your community. See the FDA's Safe Disposal of Medicines website (http://goo.gl/c4Rm4p) for more information if you do not have access to a take-back program. In case of overdose, call the poison control helpline at 1-800-222-1222.

Information is also available online at https://www.poisonhelp.org/help.

If the victim has collapsed, had a seizure, has trouble breathing, or can't be awakened, immediately call emergency services at 911.

Symptoms of overdose may include the following: cloudy or bloody urine decreased urination swelling of any part of the body confusion nausea vomiting. Keep all appointments with your doctor

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Your doctor may order certain lab tests to check your body's response to amoxicillin.

If you are diabetic, use Clinistix or TesTape (not Clinitest) to test your urine for sugar while taking this medication.

If you still have symptoms of infection after you finish the amoxicillin, call your doctor.

It is important for you to keep a written list of all of the prescription and nonprescription (over-the-counter) medicines you are taking, as well as any products such as vitamins, minerals, or other dietary supplements.

You should bring this list with you each time you visit a doctor or if you are admitted to a hospital.

It is also important information to carry with you in case of emergencies. Antibiotics are used to treat or prevent some types of bacterial infection.

They work by killing bacteria or preventing them from spreading.

Many mild bacterial infections get better on their own without using antibiotics. Antibiotics do not work for viral infections such as colds and flu, and most coughs and sore throats.

Antibiotics are no longer routinely used to treat: chest infections ear infections in children sore throats.

When it comes to antibiotics, take your doctor's advice on whether you need them or not.

Antibiotic resistance is a big problem – taking antibiotics when you do not need them

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Antibiotics may be used to treat bacterial infections that: are unlikely to clear up without antibiotics could infect others could take too long to clear without treatment carry a risk of more serious complications. People at a high risk of infection may also be given antibiotics as a precaution, known as antibiotic prophylaxis.

Take antibiotics as directed on the packet or the patient information leaflet that comes with the medicine, or as instructed by your GP or pharmacist. Antibiotics can come as: tablets, capsules or a liquid that you drink – these can be used to treat most types of mild to moderate infections in the body creams, lotions, sprays and drops – these are often used to treat skin infections and eye or ear infections injections – these can be given as an injection or through a drip directly into the blood or muscle, and are used for more serious infections.

If you forget to take a dose of your antibiotics, take that dose as soon as you remember and then continue to take your course of antibiotics as normal. But if it's almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and continue your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one.

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Accidentally taking 1 extra dose of your antibiotic is unlikely to cause you any serious harm. But it will increase your chances of getting side effects, such as pain in your stomach, diarrhoea, and feeling or being sick.

If you accidentally take more than 1 extra dose of your antibiotic, are worried or you get severe side effects, speak to your GP or call NHS 111 as soon as possible. As with any medicine, antibiotics can cause side effects.

Most antibiotics do not cause problems if they're used properly and serious side effects are rare.

The common side effects include: being sick feeling sick bloating and indigestion diarrhoea. Some people may have an allergic reaction to antibiotics, especially penicillin and a type called cephalosporins.

In very rare cases, this can lead to a serious allergic reaction (anaphylaxis), which is a medical emergency.

Some antibiotics are not suitable for people with certain medical problems, or women who are pregnant or breastfeeding. Only ever take antibiotics prescribed for you – never "borrow" them from a friend or family member.

Some antibiotics do not mix well with other medicines, such as the contraceptive pill and alcohol.

Read the information leaflet that comes with your medicine carefully and discuss any concerns with your pharmacist or GP.

There are hundreds of different types of antibiotics, but most of them can be classified into 6 groups. Penicillins (such as penicillin and amoxicillin) – widely used to treat a variety of infections, including skin infections, chest infections and urinary tract infections Cephalosporins (such as cephalexin) – used to treat a wide range of infections, but some are also effective for treating more serious infections, such as septicaemia and meningitis Aminoglycosides (such as gentamicin and tobramycin) – tend to only be used in hospital to treat very serious illnesses such as septicaemia, as they can cause serious side effects, including hearing loss and kidney damage; they're usually given by injection, but may be given as drops for some ear or eye infections Tetracyclines (such as tetracycline and doxycycline) – can be used to treat a wide range of infections, but are commonly used to treat acne and a skin condition called rosacea Macrolides (such as erythromycin and clarithromycin) – can be particularly useful for treating lung and chest infections, or as an alternative for people with a penicillin allergy, or to treat penicillin-resistant strains of bacteria Fluoroquinolones (such as ciprofloxacin and levofloxacin) – are broad-spectrum antibiotics that were once used to treat a wide range of infections, especially respiratory and urinary tract infections. These antibiotics are no longer used routinely because of the risk of serious side effects. We are looking for volunteers to give us their views on health research, including research into coronavirus (COVID-19). Page last reviewed: 23 May 2019 Next review due: 23 May 2022. The pharmaceutical company has

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Clinical particulars 4.1 Therapeutic indications 4.2 Posology and method of administration 4.3 Contraindications 4.4 Special warnings and precautions for use 4.5 Interaction with other medicinal products and other forms of interaction 4.6 Fertiliy, pregnancy and lactation 4.7 Effects on ability to drive and use machines 4.8 Undesirable effects 4.9 Overdose 5. Pharmacological properties 5.1 Pharmacodynamic properties 5.2 Pharmacokinetic properties 5.3 Preclinical safety data 6. Pharmaceutical particulars 6.1 List of excipients 6.2 Incompatibilities 6.3 Shelf life 6.4 Special precautions for storage 6.5 Nature and contents of container 6.6 Special precautions for disposal and other handling 7.

Date of first authorisation/renewal of the authorisation 10. This information is intended for use by health professionals. Each hard capsule contains amoxicillin trihydrate equivalent to 500 mg amoxicillin.

Amoxil is indicated for the treatment of the following infections in adults and children (see sections 4.2, 4.4 and 5.1): • Acute bacterial sinusitis. Amoxil is also indicated for the prophylaxis of endocarditis. Consideration should be given to official guidance on the appropriate use of antibacterial agents.

The dose of Amoxil that is selected to treat an individual infection should take into account: • The expected pathogens and their likely susceptibility to antibacterial agents (see section 4.4) • The severity and the site of the infection. • The age, weight and renal function of the patient; as shown below. The duration of therapy should be determined by the type of infection and the response of the patient, and should generally be as short as possible.

Some infections require longer periods of treatment (see section 4.4 regarding prolonged therapy).

250 mg to 500 mg every 8 hours or 750 mg to 1 g every 12 hours. Acute cystitis may be treated with 3 g twice daily for one day. 500 mg every 8 hours, 750 mg to 1 g every 12 hours.

For severe infections 750 mg to 1 g every 8 hours for 10 days. 2 g orally, single dose 30 to 60 minutes before procedure. 750 mg to 1 g twice daily in combination with a proton pump inhibitor (e.g.