Amoxicillin is a penicillin antibiotic that fights bacterial growth and infection.
How to Use Amoxil
Amoxicillin can be taken with food or without food, and take at regular intervals so as to keep the amount of medication high enough in the blood stream to treat the infection. There should be a minimum of 6 to 8 hour gap between doses or as suggested by your doctor.
Amoxil Side Effects
Inform your healthcare professional if you notice any of these symptoms or any other symptoms which are unusual or persistent:
Severe or bloody diarrhea
Abdominal cramps
Hives
Seizures
Amoxil Interaction
Inform your health care professional if you are allergic to amoxicillin or any other medication.
Methotrexate
Allopurinol
Birth Control Pills
Probenecid
Inform your doctor of any other medication that you might be taking for any other condition at this time.
Amoxil Overdose
Seek emergency medical attention if an overdose is suspected.
Amoxil Notes
Inform your doctor if you have kidney, stomach or intestinal diseases.
Amoxil Missed Dose
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember, and take the rest of the day's doses at evenly spaced intervals, Do double dose unless directed by your doctor.
Amoxil Uses
Amoxicillin is used to treat various different types of bacterial infections like Tonsillitis, Pneumonia, Infection of the ear, Bronchitis, UTIs, Gonorrhea, & skin infections.
Amoxil Storage
Store at room temperature between 15—30 degrees C (59—86 degrees F).
Amoxil Precaution
Inform your healthcare professional if your are diabetic as this medication can cause a false change in the sugar results. Keep all appointments with your laboratory and doctor.