Amoxil is a widely used antibiotic that is effective in treating a broad range of bacterial infections. It is used for treating infections of the ear, nose, throat, skin, or urinary tract as well as pneumonia, gonorrhea and bronchitis.
Amoxicillin
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Amoxil 250 mg
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Amoxil is a widely used antibiotic that is effective in treating a broad range of bacterial infections. It is used for treating infections of the ear, nose, throat, skin, or urinary tract as well as pneumonia, gonorrhea and bronchitis.
How it works
Amoxil is a penicillin antibiotic. It penetrates the bacterial cell wall and damages it thereby helping kill the bacteria.
Taking Amoxil & the right dosage
Amoxil may be taken with or without a meal.
The extended release pill should not be crushed or chewed. It must be swallowed whole.
Amoxil must be consumed for the complete prescribed time duration. You may notice that your symptoms may improve before the prescribed duration is over or the infection is cleared. But do not alter the dose or the schedule without consulting your doctor.
Storage
Store Amoxil in a cool and dark place at room temperature. Do not store it in a place where it can get exposed to direct sunlight or moisture.
Keep it away from children and pets.
Safety Information/ Warning Precautions
Before using Amoxil, you should consult a physician and discuss about your medical history. If you have allergies to cephalosporin antibiotics like Omnicef or Kelfex, then inform your doctor about it.
Amoxil may not be suitable for you if:
You have asthma, liver or kidney disease
You are allergic to amoxicillin or to any other penicillin antibiotic
You have blood cell problems like mononucleosis (also called "mono")
Other Information
You may have to undergo frequent blood tests including your kidney and liver functioning while using Amoxil.
It may also reduce the effectiveness of birth control pills. So ensure that you use multiple birth control measures while using Amoxil.
Drug Interactions
Amoxil may interact with some medications. So if you are using any prescription, non prescription, OTC medicines or dietary supplements, then inform your physician in advance before you use Amoxil.
Pregnancy Information
Amoxil is not known to be harmful to an unborn baby. But inform your doctor if you plan to become pregnant or are pregnant during the time of treatment with Amoxil.
Amoxil may be passed on to the baby if you are breast feeding. Please speak to your doctor about the potential risks of breast feeding while using Amoxil.
Side Effects
The most common side effects of Amoxil are:
Stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, vaginal itching or discharge, headache, or swollen, black, or "hairy" tongue.
These side effects usually subside by themselves in sometime as the body gets used to Amoxil.
Some uncommon but potentially dangerous side effects are:
Diarrhea that is watery or bloody, fever, swollen gums, painful mouth sores, pain when swallowing, skin sores, cold or flu symptoms, cough, trouble breathing, swollen glands, rash or itching, joint pain, or general ill feeling, pale or yellowed skin, yellowing of the eyes, dark colored urine, fever, confusion or weakness, severe tingling, numbness, pain, muscle weakness, easy bruising, unusual bleeding (nose, mouth, vagina, or rectum), purple or red pinpoint spots under your skin, or severe skin reaction--fever, sore throat, swelling in your face or tongue, burning in your eyes, skin pain, followed by a red or purple skin rash that spreads (especially in the face or upper body) and causes blistering and peeling.
You should see a doctor immediately if one of these side effects occur.