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Amoxicillin |
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Amoxicillin 500mg 30
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The
following information is intended to supplement, not
substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician,
pharmacist or other healthcare professional. It should not be
construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe,
appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcare
professional before using this drug.
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Amoxicillin Use Indication:
Amoxicillin
comes as a capsule, chewable tablet, liquid, and pediatric drop to take
by mouth. It is usually taken every 8 hours (three times a day). Follow
the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor
or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Take
amoxicillin exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it or take
it more often than prescribed by your doctor.
Shake the liquid and pediatric drops well before each use to mix the
medication evenly. Use the bottle dropper to measure the dose of
pediatric drops. The pediatric drops and liquid may be placed on a
child's tongue or added to formula, milk, fruit juice, water, ginger
ale, or other cold liquid and taken immediately.
The tablets should be crushed or chewed thoroughly before they are
swallowed. The capsules should be swallowed whole and taken with a full
glass of water.
Continue to take amoxicillin even if you feel well. Do not stop taking
amoxicillin without talking to your doctor.
Amoxicillin Medication Side Effects:
Although side effects from amoxicillin are not
common, they can occur. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are
severe or do not go away:
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upset stomach
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diarrhea
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vomiting
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mild skin rash
If you experience
any of the following symptoms, call your doctor immediately:
Precautions on using Amoxicillin Medication
Before taking
amoxicillin,
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tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to
amoxicillin, penicillin, or any other drugs.
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tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and
nonprescription medications you are taking, especially other
antibiotics, allopurinol (Lopurin), anticoagulants ('blood thinners')
such as warfarin (Coumadin), oral contraceptives, probenecid (Benemid),
and vitamins.
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tell your doctor if you have or have ever had kidney
or liver disease, allergies, asthma, blood disease, colitis, stomach
problems, or hay fever.
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tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become
pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking
amoxicillin, call your doctor.
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if you are having surgery, including dental surgery,
tell the doctor or dentist that you are taking amoxicillin
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