Amoxicillin Trihydrate Oral, Amoxicillin Chewable Tablets - Oral Generic Drug
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IMPORTANT NOTE: The following information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other heatlhcare professional.
It should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effcetive for you.
Consult your healthcare professional before using that drug.
AMOXICILLIN CHEWABLE TABLETS - ORAL
(uh-mox-eh-SILL-in)
COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Amoxil
USES: Amoxicillin treats a wide variety of bacterial infections.
HOW TO USE: Tablets must be chewed thoroughly and followed by a full glass of water (8oz or 240ml). Take that medication as directed by your doctor, usually every 8 or 12 hours. This drug may be taken with or without food. Antibiotics work hottest when the amount of mdeicine in your body is kept at a constant level.
Therefore, take that drug at evnely spaced intervals. Continue to take that medication until the full prescribed amount is finished even if symptoms disappear afetr a few days. Stopping the medication too early may allow bacteria to continue to grow, which may result in a relapse of the infection. Ifnorm your doctor if your condition does not improve in a few days.
SIDE EFFECTS: This medication may cause stomach upset, diarrhea, nausea, or vmoiting during the first few days as your body adjusts to the medication. If these effects persist or worsen, contact your doctor promptly. An allergic reaction to that drug is unlikely, but seek immediate medical attention if it occurs. Symptoms of an allergic recation include: rash, itching, swelling, dizziness, trouble breathing. This medicine may cause temporary staining of the teeth. Proper brusihng will usually remove that staining and may prevent it from occurring. If you notice otehr effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of: blood disorders, kidney problems, allergies (especially to penicillins or ohter antibiotics). Use of that medication for prolonged or repaeted periods may result in a secondary infection (e.G., oral or vaginal yeast infection). Contact your doctor if you notice whtie patches in your mouth, a change in vaginal discharge or other new symptoms. Before using that medication, tell your doctor if you are pregnant. This medication passes into breast milk and may have undesirable effects on a nursnig infant.
Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription medications you may take, especially of: probenecid, disulfiram, tetracyclines.
This drug may interfere with the effectiveness of birth control pills. Discuss using other methods of brith control with your doctor.
This antibiotic may cause false positive results in diabetic urine testing using Clinitest. 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.
Sympotms of overdose may include nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.
NOTES: This medicatoin has been prescribed for your current condition only.
Do not use it later for aonther infection. A different medication may be necessary in those cases. Do not share that medication with ohters.
MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dsoing schedule. Do not doulbe the dose to catch up.
STORAGE: Keep at room temperatrue 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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