What is Amoxicillin (Generic Amoxil)?
Generic Amoxil Capsules contain a medicine called Amoxicillin.
Amoxicillin comes in 250 mg and 500 mg strengh pills
Amoxicillin is an antibiotic used to treat a number of bacterial infections. These include middle ear infection, strep throat, pneumonia, skin infections, and urinary tract infections among others.
Recommendations for use of Amoxicillin (Generic Amoxil)
Amoxicillin is an antibiotic used for the treatment of a number of bacterial infections
Generic Amoxil may be prescribed for the treatment and prevention of the following conditions:
Tonsillitis
Bronchitis
Pneumonia
Dental abscesses
Urinary tract infections (UTIs)
Amoxicillin is also used in children, often to treat ear infections and chest infections.
Further it may also be used for many other infections or disease that are not listed above.
Dosage and direction of taking Amoxicillin (Generic Amoxil)
Read the Medication Guide and the Patient Information Leaflet provided by your pharmacist before you start using Generic Amoxil and each time you get a refill. If you have any questions, consult your doctor or pharmacist.
Take Amoxicillin capsule orally as prescribed by your doctor with a full glass of water with or without food. Usually it is taken every 8 or 12 hours. Your medical condition and response to the medication will determine the dosage of Amoxicillin.
Swallow the whole capsule without chewing or splitting or crushing it.
Your doctor will work out the dosage for you based on your age, medical condition, response to treatment and other medications that you are taking.
Always try to take Amoxicillin at evenly paced times.
Take Amoxicillin (Generic Amoxil) exactly as it was prescribed for you. Do not take in doses which are either larger or for longer than what is recommended by your doctor.
If you missed a dose take it as soon as you remember. If it is too close to your next dose then skip the missed dose and take the regular dose. Should never double the dose in order to make up for the missed dose.
This is an antibiotic which needs to complete the fully prescribed amount, even if the symptoms improve after a few doses. The bacteria may continue to grow if you stop the medication early resulting in a return of the infection.
Take Amoxicillin exactly as it was prescribed for you. Do not take in doses which are either larger or for longer than what is recommended by your doctor.
Typically the dosage may last between 7 - 14 days depending on the type of infection.
Increase your fluids when you are taking Amoxicillin unless your doctor advices otherwise.
Missed Dose of Amoxicillin (Generic Amoxil)
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. Skip the missed dose if it is almost time to take your next dose. Do not take an dose of medicine to make up the missed dose.
Overdose of Amoxicillin (Generic Amoxil)
If you think you have taken more than the required dose contact a poison control center or emergency room at once. NOTE: This medicine is only for you. Do not share this medicine with others.
Symptoms of overdose may include:
nausea
vomiting
diarrhea
pink, red, or dark brown urine
stomach pain
How does Amoxicillin (Generic Amoxil) work?
Amoxicillin works by interfering with the ability of bacteria to form cell walls. The cell walls of bacteria are vital for their survival. They keep unwanted substances from entering their cells and stop the contents of their cells from leaking out. Amoxicillin impairs the bonds that hold the bacterial cell wall together. This allows holes to appear in the cell walls and kills the bacteria.
Amoxicillin is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that kills a wide variety of bacteria that cause a wide variety of commonly-occurring infections.
Amoxicillin does not kill viruses and will not work to treat viral infections, such as colds, flu and most coughs and sore throats.
Precautions before taking Amoxicillin (Generic Amoxil)
Do not use this medication if you are allergic to amoxicillin or to any other penicillin antibiotic, such as ampicillin, dicloxacillin, oxacillin, penicillin and others.
Before using amoxicillin, tell your doctor if you are allergic to cephalosporins such as Omnicef, Cefzil, Ceftin, Keflex, and others.
Before taking Almox, tell your doctor if you:
have any allergies to penicillin or to other cephalosporin
have kidney disease
have asthma
have infectious mononucleosis
have liver disease
have a bleeding or blood clotting disorder
Be sure to mention any of the following: anticoagulants such as warfarin, metformin and probenecid.
While you are taking Amoxicillin do not take any live bacterial immunizations (such as typhoid vaccine) as it may not work well unless your doctor instructs you to do so.
Inform your doctor or the dentist of all the products that you use (prescription drugs, non-prescription drugs, protein shakes, herbal products, vitamin supplements) before having surgery.
Amoxicillin can obstruct the effects of birth control pills by making them less effective. Seek advice from your doctor on non-hormone birth control methods such as spermicide, condom or diaphragm when using Amoxicillin.
If you are breast feeding consult your doctor first as its unknown if this Amoxicillin (Almox) passes into breast milk.
About other prescription and nonprescription medicines, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking or plan to take. Taking Generic Amoxil together with certain medicines or products may cause serious, life-threatening side effects.
Side Effects of Amoxicillin (Generic Amoxil)
Generic Amoxil may have unwanted side effects in some people. All medicines can have side effects. Sometimes they are serious, most of the time they are not. You may need medical treatment if you get some of the side effects.
Common Amoxicillin side effects may include:
Diarrhea
Vomiting
Nausea
Tell your pharmacist or doctor as soon as possible if you do not feel well while you are taking Generic Amoxil.
Prolonged use of Amoxicillin may cause oral thrush or virginal yeast infection. If you notice white patches in your mouth, a vaginal discharge contact your doctor immediately.
Inform your doctor immediately if you experience any of the serious side effects mentioned below.
Dark urine
Persistent sore throat
Fever
Yellowing of eyes and skin
Persistent nausea
Easily bruising or bleeding
Stomach or abdominal pain
Serious allergic reaction
Around 1 in 15 people have an allergic reaction to amoxicillin.
In most cases, the allergic reaction is mild and can take the form of:
a raised, itchy skin rash
coughing
wheezing
Mild allergic reactions can usually be successfully treated by taking antihistamines.
In rare cases, amoxicillin can cause a serious allergic reaction (anaphylaxis).
The above list includes very serious side effects. You may need urgent medical attention or hospitalisation. These side effects are very rare. Tell your pharmacist or doctor if you notice anything that is making you feel unwell.
Other side effects not listed above may occur in some patients. Do not be alarmed by the lists of possible side effects. You may not experience any of them. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you have any questions.
Interaction with Amoxicillin (Generic Amoxil)
Inform your doctor about any medications that you are taking including prescription medications, over the counter medications, vitamins, supplements and herbal remedies. Do not start, stop and change the dosage of any medicine without your doctor's permission.
Side effects from Amoxicillin: Taking Amoxicillin with certain medications raises your risk of side effects from Amoxicillin. This is because the amount of Amoxicillin in your body is increased. An example of these drugs is probenecid.
Taking metformin and Amoxicillin together may cause kidney problems. Your doctor may adjust your dose of metformin to reduce this risk.
Some of the medications that may have major interact with Amoxicillin is
Methotrexate
bcg
cholera vaccine, live
typhoid vaccine, live
Other medicine that may interact with Amoxicillin is
Blood thinners such as warfarin, Coumadin, Jantoven.
gout medicines called probenecid and allopurinol
other antibiotics
Inform your doctor of all the medicine that you are taking at the moment.
Some of the Disease interactions are:
Gastrointestinal diseases, particularly Colitis - Pseudomembranous colitis has been reported with most antibacterial agents and may range in severity from mild to life-threatening
Renal dysfunction
Mononucleosis
Hemodialysis
Diabetes
This list is not complete and there are many other medicines that can interact with Generic Amoxil. Tell your doctor about all your prescription and over-the-counter medications, vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not start a new medication without telling your doctor. Keep a list with you of all the medicines you use and show this list to any doctor or other healthcare provider who treats you.
Storage of Amoxicillin (Generic Amoxil)
Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.
Store at 15°C - 30°C (59°F - 77°F); protect drug from excessive light, humidity, and temperature over 30°C (86°F)
Keep Generic Amoxil Capsules in the container that they came in and keep the container tightly closed.
Throw away capsules that are no longer needed or expired (out of date).
Medicines should not be disposed of via waste water or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required. This will help to protect the environment.
Generic Amoxil should not be used after the given expiration date.
Scientific Information about Generic Amoxil or Amoxicillin
Formula: Amoxicillin | C16H19N3O5S
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