Amoxicillin Tablet 875 mg – Oral, Amoxil

Medication Uses: Amoxicillin is a penicillin-type antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections; it will not work for viral infections (e.g., common cold, flu). Unnecessary use or overuse of any antibiotic can decrease its effectiveness.

How To Use: Take this medication by mouth with or without food, usually every 12 hours, or as directed by your doctor. Drink plenty of fluids while using this medication unless your doctor tells you otherwise. Antibiotics work best when the amount of medicine in your body is kept at a constant level. Therefore, take this drug at evenly spaced intervals. Continue to take this medication until the full-prescribed amount is finished even if symptoms disappear after a few days. Stopping the medication too early may allow bacteria to continue to grow, resulting in a relapse of the infection. Inform your doctor if your condition persists or worsens.

Side Effects: Nausea, vomiting or diarrhea may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor or pharmacist promptly. Remember that your doctor has prescribed this medication because he or she has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects. Tell your doctor immediately if any of these highly unlikely but very serious side effects occur: dark urine, persistent nausea or vomiting, stomach/abdominal pain, yellowing eyes or skin, easy bruising or bleeding, persistent sore throat or fever. This medication may rarely cause a severe intestinal condition (Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhea) due to a type of resistant bacteria. This condition may occur during treatment or weeks to months after treatment has stopped. Do not use anti-diarrhea products or narcotic pain medications if you have any of the following symptoms because these products may make them worse. Tell your doctor immediately if you develop: persistent diarrhea, abdominal or stomach pain/cramping, blood/mucus in your stool. Use of this medication for prolonged or repeated periods may result in oral thrush or a new vaginal yeast infection. Contact your doctor if you notice white patches in your mouth or a change in vaginal discharge. A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is unlikely, but seek immediate medical attention if it occurs. Amoxicillin can commonly cause a mild rash. However, seek immediate medical attention if you develop any rash. This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

Precautions: Before taking amoxicillin, tell your doctor if you are allergic to it, penicillin, cephalosporin antibiotics, or if you have any other allergies. Before using this medication, tell your doctor your medical history, especially of: kidney disease, infectious mononucleosis. Elderly people may be more sensitive to this drug due to declining kidney function. This medication should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy. Consult your doctor about the risks and benefits. Amoxicillin passes into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breastfeeding.

Drug Interactions: Your doctor or pharmacist may be aware of any possible drug interactions and may be monitoring you for them. Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist about all prescription and nonprescription/herbal products you may use, especially allopurinol, live bacterial vaccines, methotrexate, and tetracyclines. Before taking amoxicillin, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are also taking probenecid. Probenecid slows down the removal of amoxicillin from your body, resulting in higher levels of this antibiotic in your bloodstream. For certain types of difficult-to-treat infections, your doctor may prescribe these 2 medications together. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for more details. This medication may decrease the effectiveness of combination-type birth control pills. This can result in pregnancy. You may need to use an additional form of reliable birth control while using this medication. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for details. Amoxicillin may cause false positive results with certain diabetic urine testing products. This drug may also affect the results of certain lab tests. Make sure laboratory personnel and your doctors know you use this drug.

Overdose: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include: severe vomiting, persistent diarrhea, a severe decrease in the amount of urine, or seizures.

Notes: Do not share this medication with others. This medication has been prescribed for your current condition only. Do not use it later for another infection unless told to do so by your doctor. With prolonged treatment, laboratory and/or medical tests should be performed periodically to monitor your progress or check for side effects. Consult your doctor for more details.

Missed Dose: If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember. If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not double the dose to catch up.

Storage: Store at room temperature according to the product labeling, away from light and moisture. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep all medicines away from children and pets. Do not flush medications down the toilet or pour them into a drain unless instructed to do so. Properly discard this product when it is expired or no longer needed. Consult your pharmacist or local waste disposal company for more details about how to safely discard your product.

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