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Descriptions
Amoxil Generic [Amoxicillin], is an antibiotic from the Pencillin family of drugs that is used to fight bacterial infections in the body; it cannot treat viral infections. Amoxicillin thwarts the invading bacteria from multiplying in the body by preventing the formation of cell walls around them, thus making them perish. Such ailments usually present themselves in the lungs, throat, urinary tract, male and female genitalia, or skin. It is the first medicine of choice for children, especially those who suffer from ear infections. It is also used to treat patients with H.pylori infections that, if not treated, can lead to the formation of peptic ulcers.
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Uses
Amoxil gets quickly absorbed in the body and brings fast relief. It is normally the drug of choice used to fight bacterial infections in the pediatric and adult population - also given to small babies - especially for ailments that manifest themselves as ear infections, bronchitis, pneumonia, sinusitis and strep throat, as well as uncomplicated gonorrhoea, infections of the skin or urinary tract. The medicine is available in many forms: tablets, capsules, pediatric drops, or powder.
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How to use
Take the dose as advised by the doctor. It can be taken with food or plenty of water, as the physician/pediatrician says.
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Side effects
Less serious side effects that may result with
Amoxil can include:-
- Crystalluria [presence of crystals in urine]
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Body-ache [especially in back, chest or sides]
- Dizziness
- Muscular cramps
- Weight loss.
Symptoms of an allergic reaction mean that you must stop using this medicine and these will show up as: rash, itching, swelling anywhere in the body or any part of face, difficulty in breathing, or severe dizziness.
You should stop taking this drug and contact your doctor immediately if any of the following symptoms, or any other unusual symptoms occur:-
- Dark urine
- Stomach/abdominal pain
- Jaundice
- Persistent fever or sore throat
- Easy bruising or bleeding
- Vaginal pain/discharge/yeast infection
- Thrush [white patches inside the mouth or throat].
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Interaction
Drugs that interact with this medicine are:
- Methotrexate
- Tetracycline
- Allopurinol
- Probenecid
- Live vaccines
- Combination-type birth control pills.
Intake of this medicine can reduce the effect of birth control pills, so women who are trying to avoid pregnancy must inform the doctor if they are taking such pills.
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Overdose
In case of overdose, US residents can call their US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222, or the emergency room. Symptoms of overdose can include: seizure resulting in a blackout or convulsions, severe skin rash, urinating lesser than usual, confused thinking, behavioral changes.
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Missed Dose
The medicine is generally given thrice a day. Take the doses at fixed hours. If you miss a dose, take another one only if there is a large time gap between the next one, otherwise go on to the next dose. Check with your doctor if necessary, but never overdose.
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When you Buy Amoxil
- Even if the medicine provides you quick relief, you have to finish the entire course, otherwise the bacteria will return and you will have to take a fresh course all over again.
- Amoxil can cause temporary staining of the teeth [mostly in children], but this goes away with a good brushing. If you suspect that your child is having an allergic reaction, then suspend the medicine immediately and call the pediatrician. Besides nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, crystalluria, anemia, or rashes, children taking this medicine may have urticaria, hypersensitivity vasculitis, Stevens-Johnson syndrome [also called erythema multiforme], or toxic epidermal necrolysis [a more severe form of Stevens-Johnson syndrome].
- Do not begin, increase, decrease, or stop the medicine on your own, neither share it with anyone else.
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Storage
Keep
Cheap Amoxil at a room temperature between 20oC-30oC, away from heat, light or dampness. Also keep it away from children and
pets. You can put it in the fridge, but there is no need to freeze the medicine.
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Precaution
- Give your complete medical history to your doctor, informing the physician about all the ailments you have had, the medications you are taking - prescription, OTC and herbal products and, particularly, if you have any kind of liver or kidney disease, asthma, phenylketonuria, a certain kind of viral infection [infectious mononucleosis], a bleeding or clotting disorder, or suffer from any allergies [especially an allergy to Pencillin or a similar antibiotic].
- Usage of Amoxil is known to lead to false blood sugar reports, so those having diabetes must inform their doctor about their condition.