Introduction

• Expert Advice:
  • Take with or without meals. Preferably taken with meals to reduce abdominal discomfort.
  • Take at regular intervals.
  • Refrigerate reconstituted suspension and shake well before each use.
  • Water or bloody stools can occur after 2 months of therapy and can be serious, requiring immediate treatment.
  • Complete the full course of therapy even if the symptoms subside and you feel better.

Primary Uses

• Bacterial Infections

Indications

This medicine is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections, including:

• Respiratory infections
• ENT infections (ear, nose, and throat)
• Urinary tract infections
• Soft tissue infections
• Gonorrhea (a sexually transmitted bacterial infection)
• Dental abscess (pus buildup inside the teeth or gums)
• Severe recurrent or acute otitis media (inflammation of the middle ear)
• Also used in the prophylaxis of bacterial endocarditis (infection caused by bacteria that settle in the heart lining, heart valve, or a blood vessel).

Side Effects

Patients taking this medication may experience:

• Hypersensitivity reactions (intolerance)
• Gastrointestinal discomfort

Very rare adverse effects may include:

• Hepatitis (liver inflammation)
• Cholestatic jaundice (bile obstruction)
• Pseudomembranous colitis (inflammation of the inner lining of the large intestine)
• Increased INR (blood clotting takes longer)
• Acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis (skin reaction to the medication)

Warnings

Pregnancy

• No definite data available. Consult your healthcare provider for more information.

Lactation

• The effect of this medication during lactation is undetermined. Consult your doctor before using this medicine.

Precautions

• Patients with liver or kidney impairment should exercise caution.
• Caution in those with infectious mononucleosis (a condition typically caused by Epstein-Barr virus).
• Risk of crystalluria (cloudy urine) when on high doses.
• Risk of acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis (a rare skin reaction to the medicine).
  • Hydrate well and avoid overdosage.

Contraindications

This medication is contraindicated in:

• Patients with infectious mononucleosis (viral disease with fever, sore throat, and pain).
• Patients with a hypersensitivity to penicillin, cephalosporins, or other beta-lactam drugs.

FAQs

1. Is Amoxil and Amoxicillin the same?

   • Yes, Amoxil (amoxicillin) is a brand name for the generic drug amoxicillin.

2. How does Amoxicillin work?

   • Amoxicillin is an antibiotic similar to penicillin. It works by killing the bacteria that cause infections.

3. How should you store this medicine?

   • Store the oral form at room temperature (18-25°C). Keep the medicine away from children, excessive light, and moisture. Refer to the leaflet for additional storage instructions.

4. What should you avoid while taking amoxicillin?

   • Avoid dairy products, such as milk, butter, yogurt, and cheese. After taking the antibiotic, wait up to three hours before consuming dairy.

5. How quickly does Amoxicillin work?

   • It takes around 1 hour to reach peak levels in the body.

6. Does Amoxicillin make you feel sleepy?

   • Amoxicillin can cause tiredness. If you experience excessive tiredness or difficulty staying awake, seek immediate medical attention.