Amoxicillin capsules, tablets or chewable tablets
What are amoxicillin capsules, tablets or chewable tablets?
AMOXICILLIN (Amoxil®, Trimox®, Wymox®) is a penicillin antibiotic. Amoxicillin kills or stops the growth of bacteria that cause infection. It treats many different kinds of infections of the skin, respiratory tract, sinuses, ear, and kidney. Amoxicillin also treats some sexually transmitted disease. Generic amoxicillin capsules and tablets are available, but not generic chewable tablets.
What should my health care professional know before I take amoxicillin?
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
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asthma
-
eczema
-
kidney disease
-
leukemia
-
mononucleosis
-
intestinal problems (especially colitis)
-
other chronic illness
-
phenylketonuria
-
viral infection
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an unusual or allergic reaction to amoxicillin, other penicillins, cephalosporin antibiotics, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
-
breast-feeding
How should I take this medicine?
Take amoxicillin capsules, tablets, or chewable tablets by mouth. Swallow the regular capsules or tablets whole with a glass of water; take while in an upright or sitting position. Chew or crush the chewable tablets, do not swallow whole. You may take amoxicillin with or without food. Follow the directions on the prescription label. Take your doses at regular intervals. Do not take your medicine more often than directed. Finish the full course prescribed by your prescriber or health care professional even if you think your condition is better. Do not stop taking except on your prescriber's advice.
What if I miss a dose?
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, take only that dose. Do not take double or extra doses. There should be an interval of at least 6 to 8 hours between doses.
What drug(s) may interact with amoxicillin?
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allopurinol
-
birth control pills
-
methotrexate
-
neomycin
-
probenecid
Tell your prescriber or health care professional about all other medicines you are taking, including non-prescription medicines, nutritional supplements, or herbal products. Also tell your prescriber or health care professional if you are a frequent user of drinks with caffeine or alcohol, if you smoke, or if you use illegal drugs. These may affect the way your medicine works. Check with your health care professional before stopping or starting any of your medicines.
What should I watch for while taking amoxicillin?
Tell your prescriber or health care professional if your symptoms do not improve in 2 or 3 days.
If you are diabetic and taking large doses of amoxicillin, you may get a false-positive result for sugar in your urine with certain brands of urine tests. Check with your prescriber or health care professional before you change your diet or the dose of your diabetic medicine.
If you get severe or watery diarrhea, do not treat yourself. Call your prescriber or health care professional for advice.
If you get a skin rash, do not treat yourself. Call your prescriber or health care professional for advice.
What side effects may I notice from taking amoxicillin?
Side effects that you should report to your prescriber or health care professional as soon as possible:
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difficulty breathing, wheezing
-
dark yellow or brown urine
-
dizziness
-
fever or chills, sore throat
-
increased thirst
-
pain or difficulty passing urine
-
pain on swallowing
-
redness, blistering, peeling or loosening of the skin, including inside the mouth
-
seizures (convulsions)
-
skin rash, itching
-
stomach pain or cramps
-
swollen joints
-
severe or watery diarrhea
-
unusual bleeding or bruising
-
unusual weakness or tiredness
-
vomiting
-
yellowing of the eyes or skin
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your prescriber or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):
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diarrhea
-
headache
-
loss of appetite
-
nausea
-
stomach gas or heartburn
Where can I keep my medicine?
Keep out of the reach of children in a container that small children cannot open.
Store at room temperature between 15—30 degrees C (59—86 degrees F). Keep container tightly closed. Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date.
Amoxicillin oral suspension or pediatric drops
What is amoxicillin oral suspension or pediatric drops?
AMOXICILLIN ( Amoxil®, DisperMox®, Trimox®, Wymox®) is a penicillin antibiotic. Amoxicillin kills or stops the growth of bacteria that cause infection. It treats many different kinds of infections of the skin, respiratory tract, sinuses, ear, and kidney. Amoxicillin also treats some sexually transmitted disease. Generic amoxicillin oral suspension is available.
What should my health care professional know before I take amoxicillin?
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
-
asthma
-
eczema
-
kidney disease
-
leukemia
-
mononucleosis
-
intestinal problems (especially colitis)
-
other chronic illness
-
an unusual or allergic reaction to amoxicillin, other penicillins, cephalosporin antibiotics, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
-
breast-feeding
How should I take this medicine?
Take amoxicillin oral suspension or pediatric drops by mouth. Shake well before using. Use a specially marked spoon or container to measure the oral suspension. Ask your pharmacist if you do not have one; household spoons are not always accurate. For the pediatric drops use the marked dropper supplied with the medicine. Take amoxicillin with or without food; you can mix it with formulas, milk, fruit juices, water, or other cold beverages just before the dose is taken. Follow the directions on the prescription label. Take your doses at regular intervals. Do not take your medicine more often than directed. Finish the full course prescribed by your prescriber or health care professional even if you think your condition is better. Do not stop taking except on your prescriber's advice.
What if I miss a dose?
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, take only that dose. Do not take double or extra doses. There should be an interval of at least 6 to 8 hours between doses.
What drug(s) may interact with amoxicillin?
-
allopurinol
-
birth control pills
-
methotrexate
-
neomycin
-
probenecid
Tell your prescriber or health care professional about all other medicines you are taking, including non-prescription medicines, nutritional supplements, or herbal products. Also tell your prescriber or health care professional if you are a frequent user of drinks with caffeine or alcohol, if you smoke, or if you use illegal drugs. These may affect the way your medicine works. Check with your health care professional before stopping or starting any of your medicines.
What should I watch for while taking amoxicillin?
Tell your prescriber or health care professional if your symptoms do not improve in 2 or 3 days.
If you are diabetic and taking large doses of amoxicillin, you may get a false-positive result for sugar in your urine with certain brands of urine tests. Check with your prescriber or health care professional before you change your diet or the dose of your diabetic medicine.
If you get severe or watery diarrhea, do not treat yourself. Call your prescriber or health care professional for advice.
If you get a skin rash, do not treat yourself. Call your prescriber or health care professional for advice.
What side effects may I notice from taking amoxicillin?
Side effects that you should report to your prescriber or health care professional as soon as possible:
-
difficulty breathing, wheezing
-
dark yellow or brown urine
-
dizziness
-
fever or chills, sore throat
-
increased thirst
-
pain or difficulty passing urine
-
redness, blistering, peeling or loosening of the skin, including inside the mouth
-
seizures (convulsions)
-
skin rash, itching
-
stomach pain or cramps
-
swollen joints
-
severe or watery diarrhea
-
unusual bleeding or bruising
-
unusual weakness or tiredness
-
vomiting
-
yellowing of the eyes or skin
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your prescriber or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):
-
diarrhea
-
headache
-
loss of appetite
-
nausea
-
stomach gas or heartburn
Where can I keep my medicine?
Keep out of the reach of children in a container that small children cannot open.
After amoxicillin suspension or drops are prepared by your pharmacist, it is best to store it in a refrigerator between 2—8 degrees C (36—46 degrees F). However, it can be stored at room temperature if refrigeration is not available. Throw away unused suspension or drops after 14 days. Do not freeze.
Amoxicillin tablets for oral suspension
What are amoxicillin tablets for oral suspension?
AMOXICILLIN (DisperMox®) is a penicillin antibiotic. Amoxicillin kills or stops the growth of bacteria that cause infection. It treats many different kinds of infections of the skin, respiratory tract, sinuses, ear, and kidney. Amoxicillin also treats some sexually transmitted disease. Generic amoxicillin tablets for oral suspension are not available.
What should my health care professional know before I take amoxicillin?
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
-
asthma
-
eczema
-
kidney disease
-
leukemia
-
mononucleosis
-
intestinal problems (especially colitis)
-
phenylketonuria
-
other chronic illness
-
an unusual or allergic reaction to amoxicillin, other penicillins, cephalosporin antibiotics, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
-
breast-feeding
How should I take this medicine?
Follow the directions on the prescription label. Remove one tablet from the bottle. Place the tablet in a small amount of water (approximately 2 teaspoonfuls); do not mix with any liquid other than water. Swirl or stir until thoroughly mixed. Drink the mixture immediately after mixing. The mixture is pink colored and has a strawberry flavor. Be sure to drink the entire mixture. Rinse the container with an additional small amount of water and drink the contents to make sure the whole dose is taken. Do not chew or swallow the tablets whole. The tablets will not rapidly dissolve in your mouth. Finish the full course prescribed by your prescriber or health care professional even if you think your condition is better. Take your doses at regular intervals. Do not take your medicine more often than directed. Do not stop taking except on your prescriber's advice.
What if I miss a dose?
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, take only that dose. Do not take double or extra doses. There should be an interval of at least 6 to 8 hours between doses.
What drug(s) may interact with amoxicillin?
-
allopurinol
-
birth control pills
-
methotrexate
-
neomycin
-
probenecid
Tell your prescriber or health care professional about all other medicines you are taking, including non-prescription medicines, nutritional supplements, or herbal products. Also tell your prescriber or health care professional if you are a frequent user of drinks with caffeine or alcohol, if you smoke, or if you use illegal drugs. These may affect the way your medicine works. Check with your health care professional before stopping or starting any of your medicines.
What should I watch for while taking amoxicillin?
Tell your prescriber or health care professional if your symptoms do not improve in 2 or 3 days.
If you are diabetic and taking large doses of amoxicillin, you may get a false-positive result for sugar in your urine with certain brands of urine tests. Check with your prescriber or health care professional before you change your diet or the dose of your diabetic medicine.
If you get severe or watery diarrhea, do not treat yourself. Call your prescriber or health care professional for advice.
If you get a skin rash, do not treat yourself. Call your prescriber or health care professional for advice.
What side effects may I notice from taking amoxicillin?
Side effects that you should report to your prescriber or health care professional as soon as possible:
-
difficulty breathing, wheezing
-
dark yellow or brown urine
-
dizziness
-
fever or chills, sore throat
-
increased thirst
-
pain or difficulty passing urine
-
redness, blistering, peeling or loosening of the skin, including inside the mouth
-
seizures (convulsions)
-
skin rash, itching
-
stomach pain or cramps
-
swollen joints
-
severe or watery diarrhea
-
unusual bleeding or bruising
-
unusual weakness or tiredness
-
vomiting
-
yellowing of the eyes or skin
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your prescriber or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):
-
diarrhea
-
headache
-
loss of appetite
-
nausea
-
stomach gas or heartburn
Where can I keep my medicine?
Keep out of the reach of children in a container that small children cannot open.
Store at room temperature between 20—25 degrees C (68—77 degrees F).