Generic
Name: |
amoxicillin (am OKS i sil in) |
Brand Names: |
Amoxicot, Amoxil, Amoxil Pediatric Drops, Biomox, Dispermox,
Trimox, Wymox |
What is Biomox (amoxicillin)?
Amoxicillin is an antibiotic in the penicillin group of drugs.
It fights bacteria in your body.
Amoxicillin is used to treat many different types of infections
caused by bacteria, such as ear infections, bladder infections,
pneumonia, gonorrhea, and E. coli or salmonella infection.
Amoxicillin is also sometimes used together with another antibiotic
called clarithromycin (Biaxin) to treat stomach ulcers caused
by Helicobacter pylori infection. This combination is sometimes
used with a stomach acid reducer called lansoprazole (Prevacid).
Amoxicillin may also be used for other purposes not listed
in this medication guide.
What is the most important information I should know
about Biomox (amoxicillin)?
Do not use this medication if you are allergic to amoxicillin
or to any other penicillin antibiotic, such as ampicillin
(Omnipen, Principen), carbenicillin (Geocillin), dicloxacillin
(Dycill, Dynapen), oxacillin (Bactocill), penicillin (Beepen-VK,
Ledercillin VK, Pen-V, Pen-Vee K, Pfizerpen, V-Cillin K, Veetids),
and others.
Before using amoxicillin, tell your doctor if you are allergic
to cephalosporins such as Ceclor, Ceftin, Duricef, Keflex,
and others. Also tell your doctor if you have asthma, liver
or kidney disease, a bleeding or blood clotting disorder,
mononucleosis (also called "mono"), or any type
of allergy.
Amoxicillin can make birth control pills less effective, which
may result in pregnancy. Before taking amoxicillin, tell your
doctor if you use birth control pills. Take this medication
for the entire length of time prescribed by your doctor. Your
symptoms may get better before the infection is completely
treated. Amoxicillin will not treat a viral infection such
as the common cold or flu. Do not give this medication to
another person, even if they have the same symptoms you do.
Antibiotic medicines can cause diarrhea, which may be a sign
of a new infection. If you have diarrhea that is watery or
has blood in it, call your doctor. Do not use any medicine
to stop the diarrhea unless your doctor has told you to.
What should I discuss with my healthcare provider
before taking Biomox (amoxicillin)?
Do not use this medication if you are allergic to
amoxicillin or to any other penicillin antibiotic, such as:
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ampicillin (Omnipen, Principen); |
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carbenicillin (Geocillin); |
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dicloxacillin (Dycill, Dynapen); |
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oxacillin (Bactocill); or |
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penicillin (Beepen-VK, Ledercillin VK, Pen-V, Pen-Vee
K, Pfizerpen, V-Cillin K, Veetids, and others). |
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Before
using amoxicillin, tell your doctor if you are allergic
to any drugs (especially cephalosporins such as Ceclor,
Ceftin, Duricef, Keflex, and others), or if you have: |
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asthma; |
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liver disease; |
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kidney disease; |
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a bleeding or blood clotting disorder; |
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mononucleosis (also called "mono"); |
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a history of diarrhea caused by taking antibiotics;
or |
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a history of any type of allergy. |
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If you
have any of these conditions, you may need a dose adjustment
or special tests to safely take amoxicillin.
FDA pregnancy category B. This medication is not expected
to be harmful to an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if
you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment.
Amoxicillin can make birth control pills less effective,
which may result in pregnancy. Before taking amoxicillin,
tell your doctor if you use birth control pills. Amoxicillin
can pass into breast milk and may harm a nursing baby.
Do not use this medication without telling your doctor
if you are breast-feeding a baby.
The amoxicillin chewable tablet may contain phenylalanine.
Talk to your doctor before using this form of amoxicillin
if you have phenylketonuria (PKU). |
How should I take Biomox (amoxicillin)?
Take this medication exactly as it was prescribed for you.
Do not take the medication in larger amounts, or take it for
longer than recommended by your doctor. Follow the directions
on your prescription label.
If you are taking amoxicillin with clarithromycin and/or lansoprazole
to treat stomach ulcer, use all of your medications as directed.
Be sure to read the medication guide or patient instructions
provided with each of your medications. Do not change your
doses or medication schedule without advice from your doctor.
You may take amoxicillin with or without food.
Shake the oral suspension (liquid) well just before you measure
a dose. To be sure you get the correct dose, measure the liquid
with a marked measuring spoon or medicine cup, not with a
regular table spoon. If you do not have a dose-measuring device,
ask your pharmacist for one.
You may place the liquid directly on the tongue, or you may
mix it with water, milk, baby formula, fruit juice, or ginger
ale. Drink all of the mixture right away. Do not save any
for later use.
The chewable tablet should be chewed before you swallow it.
The dispersible tablet will not dissolve in your mouth. Place
the tablet in at least 2 teaspoons of water (do not use any
other type of liquid). After the tablet has completely broken
apart, swirl the mixture and drink all of it right away.
To be sure this medication is helping your condition, your
blood may need to be tested. Your kidney or liver function
may also need to be tested. Do not miss any scheduled visits
to your doctor.
If you are being treated for gonorrhea, your doctor may also
have you tested for syphilis, another sexually transmitted
disease.
Take this medication for the entire length of time prescribed
by your doctor. Your symptoms may get better before the infection
is completely treated. Amoxicillin will not treat a viral
infection such as the common cold or flu. Do not give amoxicillin
to another person, even if they have the same symptoms you
do.
This medication can cause you to have unusual results with
certain medical tests. Tell any doctor who treats you that
you are using amoxicillin.
Store amoxicillin at room temperature away from moisture,
heat, and light. You may store liquid amoxicillin in a refrigerator
but do not allow it to freeze. Throw away any liquid amoxicillin
that is not used within 14 days after it was mixed at the
pharmacy.
What happens if I miss a dose?
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost
time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take the
medicine at your next regularly scheduled time. Do not take
extra medicine to make up the missed dose.
What happens if I overdose?
Seek emergency medical attention if you think you have used
too much of this medicine.
Overdose symptoms may include confusion, behavior changes,
a severe skin rash, urinating less than usual, or seizure
(black-out or convulsions).
What should I avoid while taking Biomox (amoxicillin)?
Antibiotic medicines can cause diarrhea, which may be a sign
of a new infection. If you have diarrhea that is watery or
has blood in it, call your doctor. Do not use any medicine
to stop the diarrhea unless your doctor has told you to.
Biomox (amoxicillin) side effects
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs
of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling
of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Call your doctor at
once if you have any of these serious side effects:
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fever, sore throat, and headache with a
severe blistering, peeling, and red skin rash; |
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nausea, stomach pain, low fever, loss of appetite, dark
urine, clay-colored stools, jaundice (yellowing of the
skin or eyes); |
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diarrhea that is watery or bloody; |
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fever, chills, body aches, flu symptoms; |
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easy bruising or bleeding, unusual weakness; |
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urinating less than usual or not at all; |
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agitation, confusion, unusual thoughts or behavior;
or |
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seizure (black-out or convulsions). |
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Less serious
side effects are more likely to occur, such as: |
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nausea, vomiting, stomach pain; |
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vaginal itching or discharge; |
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headache; |
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swollen, black, or "hairy" tongue; or |
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thrush (white patches or inside your mouth or throat). |
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This is
not a complete list of side effects and others may occur.
Tell your doctor about any unusual or bothersome side
effect. |
What other drugs will affect Biomox (amoxicillin)?
Before taking amoxicillin, tell your doctor if you are using
any of the following drugs:
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methotrexate (Rheumatrex, Trexall); |
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probenecid (Benemid); |
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a sulfa drug (such as Bactrim or Septra); |
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an antibiotic such as azithromycin (Zithromax), clarithromycin
(Biaxin), erythromycin (E.E.S., E-Mycin, Ery-Tab, Erythrocin),
telithromycin (Ketek), or troleandomycin (Tao); or |
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a tetracycline antibiotic such as demeclocycline (Declomycin),
doxycycline (Adoxa, Doryx, Oracea, Vibramycin), minocycline
(Dynacin, Minocin, Solodyn, Vectrin), or tetracycline
(Brodspec, Panmycin, Sumycin, Tetracap). |
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This list
is not complete and there may be other drugs that can
interact with amoxicillin. Tell your doctor about all
the prescription and over-the-counter medications you
use. This includes vitamins, minerals, herbal products,
and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not start
using a new medication without telling your doctor. |
Where can I get more information?
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Your pharmacist can provide more information
about amoxicillin. |
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Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the
reach of children, never share your medicines with others,
and use this medication only for the indication prescribed.
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