Amoxil is used to treat different infections by killing certain bacteria.
Before taking these drugs tell your doctor:
- if you are allergic to Amoxil or to penicillin or cephalosporin antibiotics; or if you have any other allergies;
- kidney disease, other infections (e.g., mononucleosis)
- if you have phenylketonuria (PKU) or any other condition where you must restrict your intake of aspartame (or phenylalanine)
- if you are pregnant, planning to get pregnant or breast-feeding
Dose
Follow your doctor’s instructions closely. Amoxil should be taken orally with food and with full glass of water. Try not to miss your dose and do not take more than it was prescribed by your prescriber.
Interaction with other drugs
- neomycin
- probenecid
- birth control pills
- methotrexate
- allopurinol
Tell your doctor about all pills that you are taking
Side effects
- unusual bleeding or bruising;
- itching or discharge of the vagina (vaginal yeast infection);
- an allergic reaction (shortness of breath; closing of the throat; hives; swelling of the lips, face, or tongue; rash; or fainting);
- black, "hairy" tongue or sore mouth or tongue;
- mild nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or abdominal pain;
- severe or bloody diarrhea and abdominal cramps;
- seizures;
- white patches on the tongue (thrush/ yeast infection).
Tell your doctor about any of mentioned above or other side effects.
Storage
Store Amoxil in the original container and keep out of the reach of children and animals.
