OVERVIEW

One penicillin antibiotic that targets bacteria is amoxicillin, which can be taken orally or as a liquid.

The most widely prescribed antibiotic is amoxicillin, which is used to treat a wide range of bacterial primary care diseases. 

Conditions Amoxicillin Can Treat

Some conditions Amoxicillin can treat include but are not limited to:

• Dental Infections
• Ear Infections
• Sinus Infections
• Bronchitis

Medication Warnings

1. If you have an allergy to amoxicillin or any other penicillin antibiotic, including ampicillin, dicloxacillin, oxacillin, penicillin, and others, do not use this drug.

2. If you have an allergy to cephalosporins, including Omnicef, Cefzil, Ceftin, Keflex, and others, let your doctor know before using amoxicillin. Furthermore, disclose to your physician any history of asthma, liver or renal disease, bleeding or blood clotting disorders, mononucleosis (commonly known as “mono”), or allergies of any kind.

3. Amoxicillin may reduce the effectiveness of birth control tablets. While taking this medication, ask your doctor about the use of non-hormone birth control (such as spermicide, diaphragm, or condom) to avoid getting pregnant.

4. Take this drug for the entire recommended duration. It’s possible for your symptoms to get better before the infection totally goes away. A viral infection, like the flu or the common cold, cannot be treated with amoxicillin. Even if someone else has the same symptoms as you, do not share this drug with them.

5. Antibiotic drugs may result in diarrhea.

Side Effects

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction to amoxicillin including:

• Hives
• Difficult breathing
• Swelling in your face or throat
• Severe skin reaction

Call your doctor at once if you have:

• Severe stomach pain; or
• Diarrhea that is watery or bloody (even if it occurs months after your last dose). Common amoxicillin side effects may include:
• Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea; or
• Rash

Tell your doctor if you are taking any other antibiotic, Allopurinol, Probenecid, Warfarin or Coumadin.

Before Taking Amoxicillin

You should not use amoxicillin if you are allergic to any penicillin antibiotic.

To make sure this medicine is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have:

• Kidney disease
• Mononucleosis
• Diarrhea caused by taking antibiotics
• Food or drug allergies

What Happens if I Miss a Dose?

Skip the missed dose and use your next dose at the regular time. Do not use two doses at one time.