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Generic Name: Amoxicillin Tablets for Oral Suspension
(a-MOX-i-SIL-in)
Brand Name: DisperMox
Amoxicillin is used for:
Treating infections caused by certain bacteria. It is also
used with other medicines to treat H. pylori infection and
ulcers of the small intestines.
Amoxicillin is a penicillin antibiotic. It works by killing
sensitive bacteria.
Do NOT use Amoxicillin if:
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you are allergic to any ingredient in Amoxicillin
or other penicillin antibiotics (eg, ampicillin) |
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you have recently received or will be receiving live
oral typhoid vaccine |
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Contact
your doctor or health care provider right away if any
of these apply to you. |
Before using Amoxicillin:
Some medical conditions may interact with Amoxicillin . Tell
your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions,
especially if any of the following apply to you:
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if you are pregnant, planning to become
pregnant, or are breast-feeding |
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if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription
medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement |
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if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other
substances |
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if you have a history of allergies, asthma, hay fever,
or hives |
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if you have had a severe allergic reaction (eg, severe
rash, hives, breathing difficulties, dizziness) to a cephalosporin
(eg, cephalexin) or other beta-lactam antibiotic (eg,
imipenem) |
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if you have kidney problems, phenylketonuria, gonorrhea,
or infectious mononucleosis (mono) |
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Some MEDICINES
MAY INTERACT with Amoxicillin . Tell your health care
provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially
any of the following: |
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Anticoagulants (eg, warfarin) because the risk of bleeding
may be increased |
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Probenecid because it may increase the amount of Amoxicillin
in your blood |
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Chloramphenicol, macrolide antibiotics (eg, erythromycin),
sulfonamides (eg, sulfamethoxazole), or tetracycline antibiotics
(eg, doxycycline) because they may decrease Amoxicillin
's effectiveness |
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Methotrexate because the risk of its side effects may
be increased by Amoxicillin |
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Live oral typhoid vaccine or hormonal birth control
(eg, birth control pills) because their effectiveness
may be decreased by Amoxicillin |
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This may
not be a complete list of all interactions that may
occur. Ask your health care provider if Amoxicillin
may interact with other medicines that you take. Check
with your health care provider before you start, stop,
or change the dose of any medicine. |
How to use Amoxicillin:
Use Amoxicillin as directed by your doctor. Check the label
on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
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An extra patient leaflet is available with
Amoxicillin. Talk to your pharmacist if you have questions
about this information. |
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Take Amoxicillin by mouth with or without food. If stomach
upset occurs, take with food to reduce stomach irritation. |
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Do NOT chew or swallow Amoxicillin whole. |
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Place Amoxicillin in a small amount of water (about
2 teaspoons/10 mL). Do NOT use any other liquid. Swirl
or stir until the tablet is completely mixed in the water.
Drink right after mixing. Be sure to drink the entire
mixture. Rinse the container with an additional small
amount of water and drink to be sure all the medicine
is taken. |
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To clear up your infection completely, take Amoxicillin
for the full course of treatment. Keep taking it even
if you feel better in a few days. |
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If you miss a dose of Amoxicillin, take it as soon as
possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip
the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule.
Do not take 2 doses at once. |
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Ask your
health care provider any questions you may have about
how to use Amoxicillin. |
Important safety information:
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Amoxicillin may cause dizziness. This effect
may be worse if you take it with alcohol or certain medicines.
Use Amoxicillin with caution. Do not drive or perform
other possibly unsafe tasks until you know how you react
to it. |
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Amoxicillin only works against bacteria; it does not
treat viral infections (eg, the common cold). |
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Be sure to use Amoxicillin for the full course of treatment.
If you do not, the medicine may not clear up your infection
completely. The bacteria could also become less sensitive
to this or other medicines. This could make the infection
harder to treat in the future. |
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Long-term or repeated use of Amoxicillin may cause a
second infection. Tell your doctor if signs of a second
infection occur. Your medicine may need to be changed
to treat this. |
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Contact your doctor right away if stomach pain or cramps,
severe diarrhea, or bloody stools occur. Do not treat
diarrhea without first checking with your doctor. |
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Hormonal birth control (eg, birth control pills) may
not work as well while you are using Amoxicillin . To
prevent pregnancy, use an extra form of birth control
(eg, condoms). |
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Some of these products contain phenylalanine. If you
must have a diet that is low in phenylalanine, ask your
pharmacist if it is in your product. |
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Brown, yellow, or gray tooth discoloration has occurred
rarely in some patients taking Amoxicillin . It occurred
most often in children. The discoloration was reduced
or removed by brushing or dental cleaning in most cases.
Contact your doctor if you experience this effect. |
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Diabetes patients - Amoxicillin may cause the results
of some tests for urine glucose to be wrong. Ask your
doctor before you change your diet or the dose of your
diabetes medicine. |
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Lab tests, including liver function, kidney function,
and complete blood cell counts, may be performed if you
use Amoxicillin for a long period of time. These tests
may be used to monitor your condition or check for side
effects. Be sure to keep all doctor and lab appointments.
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Use Amoxicillin with caution in the ELDERLY; they may
be more sensitive to its effects, especially patients
with kidney problems. |
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Use Amoxicillin with extreme caution in CHILDREN younger
than 10 years old who have diarrhea or an infection of
the stomach or bowel. |
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Caution is advised when using Amoxicillin in CHILDREN
younger than 3 months old; they may be more sensitive
to its effects. |
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PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant,
contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits
and risks of using Amoxicillin while you are pregnant.
Amoxicillin is found in breast milk. If you are or will
be breast-feeding while you use Amoxicillin , check with
your doctor. Discuss any possible risks to your baby. |
Possible side effects of Amoxicillin:
All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have
no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any
of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:
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Diarrhea; nausea; vomiting. |
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Seek medical
attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects
occur: |
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Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty
breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth,
face, lips, or tongue); bloody stools; confusion; dark
urine; fever, chills, or persistent sore throat; red,
swollen, blistered, or peeling skin; seizures; severe
diarrhea; stomach pain or cramps; unusual bruising or
bleeding; vaginal discharge or irritation; yellowing of
the skin or eyes. |
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