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AMOXICILLIN
IMPORTANT NOTE:
THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IS INTENDED TO SUPPLEMENT, NOT SUBSTITUTE
FOR, THE EXPERTISE AND JUDGMENT OF YOUR PHYSICIAN, PHARMACIST OR
OTHER HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL. IT SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED TO
INDICATE THAT USE OF THE DRUG IS SAFE, APPROPRIATE, OR EFFECTIVE FOR
YOU. CONSULT YOUR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL BEFORE USING AMOXICILLIN.
AMOXICILLIN, CARBENICILLIN, BACAMPICILLIN - ORAL
COMMON BRAND NAME(S):
Amoxil, Geocillin, Spectrobid, Trimox, Wymox
USES:
AMOXICILLIN is a penicillin-related antibiotic that is used to treat
a wide variety of bacterial infections.
HOW TO TAKE AMOXICILLIN:
Take AMOXICILLIN exactly as directed by your doctor. AMOXICILLIN may
be taken with or without food. Antibiotics work best when the amount
of medicine in your body is kept at a constant level. Do this by
taking the medication at evenly spaced intervals throughout the day
and night. Continue to take AMOXICILLIN until the full prescribed
amount is finished even if symptoms disappear after a few days.
Stopping the medication too early may allow bacteria to continue to
grow and may result in a relapse of the infection.
SIDE EFFECTS:
AMOXICILLIN may cause stomach upset, diarrhea, nausea or vomiting.
If these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor. Inform
your doctor if the following rare side effects occur:
sore mouth, sore throat, fever, easy bruising or bleeding. In the
unlikely event you have an allergic reaction to this drug, seek
immediate medical attention. Symptoms of an allergic reaction
include:
rash, itching, swelling, dizziness, trouble breathing. If you notice
other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS:
Before using AMOXICILLIN tell your doctor your medical history
especially:
kidney disease, stomach/intestinal problems, blood disorders,
allergies to penicillin or cephalosporin antibiotics, any other
allergies. Use of AMOXICILLIN for prolonged or repeated periods may
result in a secondary infection (e.g., oral, bladder or vaginal
yeast infection). Before using AMOXICILLIN, tell your doctor if you
are pregnant. AMOXICILLIN is excreted into breast milk and may have
an effect on a nursing infant. Consult your doctor before
breast-feeding.
DRUG INTERACTIONS:
Tell your doctor and pharmacist of all medications you may use both
prescription and nonprescription, and especially:
birth control pills, live vaccines, tetracycline. AMOXICILLIN may
interfere with the effectiveness of birth control pills. Discuss
using other methods of birth control with your doctor. Do not start
or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE:
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center
or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include
seizures, agitation, confusion, tremors hallucinations,
unconsciousness, muscle weakness, or headaches.
NOTES:
AMOXICILLIN has been prescribed for your current condition only. Do
not use it later for another infection or give it to someone else. A
different medication may be necessary in those cases.
MISSED DOSE:
If you should miss a dose, take it as soon as remembered unless it
is almost time for the next dose. If it is nearly time for the next
dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do
not "double-up" the dose.
STORAGE:
Keep at room temperature between 59 to 86 degrees F (15 to 30
degrees C) away from sunlight and moisture. Do not store in the
bathroom.
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