Amoxicillin is an antibiotic in the penicillin group of drugs. It fights bacteria in your body.
Amoxicillin is used to treat many different types of infections caused by bacteria, such as ear infections, bladder infections, pneumonia, gonorrhea, and E. coli or salmonella infection. Amoxicillin is also sometimes used together with another antibiotic called clarithromycin (Biaxin) to treat stomach ulcers caused by Helicobacter pylori infection.
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Formulations of AMOXIL contain amoxicillin, a semisynthetic antibiotic, an analog of ampicillin, with a broad spectrum of bactericidal activity against many gram-positive and gram-negative microorganisms. Chemically, it is (2S,5R,6R)-6-[(R)-(-)-2-amino-2-(phydroxyphenyl)acetamido]-3,3-dimethyl-7-oxo-4-thia-1-azabicyclo[3.2.0]heptane-2-carboxylic acid trihydrate.
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amoxicilin - Trusted Medicine - Misspelled Drug Names
Amoxicilin
Amoxicilin is used to treat all sorts of infections such as tonsillitis, pneumonia, ear
inflammation, bronchitis, inflammation of the digestive system, gonorrhea and skin infections.
Amoxicilin used for purposes other than those listed here.
In what cases can not take amoxicilin?
In case you have an allergic reaction to penicillin not take amoxicilin without a doctor's
recommendation and observation.
Tell your doctor if you have kidney disease or infectious mononucleosis. In this case, the
appointment of amoxicilin may be impossible because of the high risk of side effects.
If you are diabetic receiving amoxicilin can cause false positive urine test.
amoxicilin belongs to the category B for classification FDA with respect to pregnancy.
This means that the harmful effects of drugs on the fetus is unlikely. amoxicilin is
considered harmless drug, which can be taken during pregnancy. However, if you are pregnant,
do not take amoxicilin, not previously advised a doctor.
amoxicilin penetrates into breast milk. In rare cases, amoxicilin can cause thrush, diarrhea or
allergies from breast-breastfed children, all in an easy manner. If you are breast-feeding mother
who did not take the drug without consulting a doctor.
Dosage
Amoxicilin should be clearly following the instructions of the doctor. In order to clarify instructions
for use, consult a doctor or pharmacist.
Take each dose with a full glass of water.
amoxicilin can be taken along with eating or empty stomach.
amoxicilin should be taken at regular intervals throughout the day to maintain the level of drugs in the
blood needed to fight infection.
Do not burst, chew or open the capsule.
To determine the correct dose of liquid forms of drug use dimensional spoon or
cup instead of the usual tbsp. If you do not have dimensional spoons / cups, ask a pharmacist,
where you can buy. According to shake suspension before use.
Take amoxicilin should be within the time prescribed by a doctor, even if your health has improved.
The improvement may come before the full elimination of infection.
tablets and capsules should be stored at room temperature in a dry cool place, and the suspension -
in the refrigerator for longer use. The term storage solution at room temperature - 7 days in the refrigerator -
14 days. After a period of storage of liquid residue should be thrown away.
What are the possible side effects of amoxicilin?
In the event of any of the following serious side complications should immediately stop taking the
drug and consult a doctor urgently:
allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; narrowing of the airways, cramps, swelling of lips, face or
tongue, rash, loss of consciousness);
cramps;
severe diarrhea and cramps fluid in the abdomen, or
unusual bleeding or education bruises.
More likely emergence of other, less serious side effects. Continue to receive the drug and tell
your doctor if you have a
mild nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or abdominal pain;
White raid on the tongue (thrush);
vaginal itching or selection (vaginal thrush);
black, "hairy" tongue or ranku in the mouth or on the tongue.
There may be other side effects than those listed here. Any unusual side effects, particularly
those that give rise to your doctor
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