What is Amoxycillin 500mg?
- Amoxycillin 500mg is an antibiotic in the class of drugs called penicillins. It fights bacteria in the body.
- Amoxycillin 500mg is used to treat many different types of infections, such as tonsillitis, pneumonia, ear infections, bronchitis, urinary tract infections, gonorrhea, and infections of the skin.
- Amoxycillin 500mg may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.
What is the most important information I should know about Amoxycillin 500mg?
- Contact your doctor immediately if you experience severe or bloody diarrhea and abdominal cramps during treatment with Amoxycillin 500mg.
- Take all of the Amoxycillin 500mg that has been prescribed for you even if you begin to feel better. Your symptoms may begin to improve before the infection is completely treated.
What should I discuss with my doctor before taking Amoxycillin 500mg?
- If you have ever had an allergic reaction to another penicillin or to a cephalosporin, do not take Amoxycillin 500mg without first talking to your doctor.
- Before taking Amoxycillin 500mg, tell your doctor if you have
- kidney disease, or
- stomach or intestinal disease.
- Amoxycillin 500mg is in the FDA pregnancy category B. This means that it is not expected to be harmful to an unborn baby. Amoxycillin 500mg is generally considered to be safe for use during pregnancy. Do not, however, take Amoxycillin 500mg without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant or could become pregnant during treatment.
- Amoxycillin 500mg passes into breast milk. Do not take this medication without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby
How should I take Amoxycillin 500mg?
- Take Amoxycillin 500mg exactly as directed by your doctor. If you do not understand these instructions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you.
- Amoxycillin 500mg should be taken at evenly spaced intervals throughout the day and night to keep the level in the blood high enough to treat the infection. Follow your doctor's instructions.
- Amoxycillin 500mg can be taken with food or without food.
- Swallow each regular oral dose (nonchewable tablets and capsules) whole, with a full glass of water.
- Chew the chewable tablets thoroughly before swallowing.
- Store the tablets and capsules at room temperature and store the suspension in the refrigerator for longer use.
What happens if I miss a dose?
- Take the missed dose as soon as you remember, and take the rest of the day's doses at evenly spaced intervals. However, if it is almost time for the next regularly scheduled dose, skip the dose you missed and take the rest of the doses for the day as directed. Do not take a double dose of this medication unless otherwise directed by your doctor.
What happens if I overdose?
- Seek emergency medical attention if an overdose is suspected.
- Symptoms of an Amoxycillin 500mg overdose may include muscle spasms or weakness, pain or twitching, pain in the fingers or toes, loss of feeling in the fingers or toes, seizures, confusion, coma, or agitation.
What should I avoid while taking Amoxycillin 500mg?
- There are no restrictions on food, beverages, or activity during treatment with Amoxycillin 500mg unless otherwise directed by your doctor.
What are the possible side effects of Amoxycillin 500mg?
- Contact your doctor immediately if you experience severe or bloody diarrhea and abdominal cramps during treatment with Amoxycillin 500mg.
- If you experience any of the following serious side effects, stop taking Amoxycillin 500mg and seek emergency medical attention or contact your doctor immediately:
- an allergic reaction (shortness of breath; closing of the throat; hives; swelling of the lips, face, or tongue; rash; or fainting);
- seizures; or
- unusual bleeding or bruising.
- Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur. Continue to take Amoxycillin 500mg and talk to your doctor if you experience
- mild nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or abdominal pain;
- white patches on the tongue (thrush/ yeast infection);
- itching or discharge of the vagina (vaginal yeast infection);
- black, "hairy" tongue or sore mouth or tongue.
- Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.
What drug(s) may interact with Amoxycillin 500mg?
- allopurinol
- birth control pills
- methotrexate
- neomycin
- probenecid
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What is the shelf life of the pills?
- The expiry date is mentioned on each blister. It is different for different batches. The shelf life is 2 years from the date of manufacture and would differ from batch to batch depending on when they were manufactured.
