Liquid--Take with cold beverage. Liquid form is perishable and
effective for only 7 days at room temperature. Effective for 14
days if stored in refrigerator. Don't freeze.
When to take:
Follow instructions on prescription label or side of package.
Doses should be evenly spaced. For example, 4 times a day means
before meals and at bedtime.
If you forget a dose:
Take as soon as you remember. Continue regular schedule.
What drug does:
Destroys susceptible bacteria. Does not kill viruses.
Time lapse before drug works:
May be several days before medicine affects infection.
Don't take with:
Any other medicines, even over-the-counter drugs such as cough
and cold medicines, nose drops, diet pills, laxatives or
caffeine, without consulting your doctor.
OVERDOSE
SYMPTOMS:
Severe diarrhea, nausea or vomiting.
WHAT TO DO:
Overdose unlikely to threaten life. If child takes much larger
amount than prescribed, call doctor, poison-control center or
hospital emergency room for instructions.
POSSIBLE ADVERSE REACTIONS OR SIDE EFFECTS
SYMPTOMS WHAT TO DO
Life-threatening:
Hives, rash, intense Seek emergency
itching, faintness treatment immediately.
soon after a dose
(anaphylaxis);
difficulty breathing.
Common:
Dark or discolored Continue. Tell doctor
tongue. at next visit.
Infrequent:
Mild nausea, Continue. Call doctor
vomiting, diarrhea. when convenient.
Rare:
Unexplained bleeding, Discontinue. Call
weakness, sore throat. doctor right away.
WARNINGS & PRECAUTIONS
Don't take if:
You are allergic to amoxicillin, cephalosporin antibiotics,
other penicillins.
Life-threatening:
reaction may occur.
Before you start, consult your doctor:
If you are allergic to any substance or drug.
Pregnancy:
Studies inconclusive on harm to unborn child. Animal studies
show fetal abnormalities. Decide with your doctor whether drug
benefits justify risk to unborn child.
Infants & children:
No age-related problems expected.
Prolonged use:
You may become more susceptible to infections caused by germs
not responsive to amoxicillin.
Skin & sunlight:
No age-related problems expected.
Driving or hazardous activities:
Usually not dangerous. Most hazardous reactions likely to occur
a few minutes after taking amoxicillin.
Discontinuing:
Don't discontinue without doctor's advice until you complete
prescribed dose, even though symptoms diminish or disappear.
Others:
No age-related problems expected.
POSSIBLE INTERACTION WITH OTHER DRUGS
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| Beta-adrenergic |
Increased chance |
| blockers (see |
of anaphylaxis (see |
| Drugs Glossary) |
emergency information on inside |
| |
front cover). |
| Chloramphenicol |
Decreased effect of both drugs. |
| Erythromycins |
Decreased effect of both drugs. |
| Loperamide |
Decreased amoxicillin effect. |
| Paromomycin |
Decreased effect of both drugs. |
| Tetracyclines |
Decreased effect of |
| (see Drugs Glossary) |
both drugs. |
| Troleandomycin |
Decreased effect of both drugs. |
POSSIBLE INTERACTION WITH OTHER SUBSTANCES
| Marijuana: |
No proven problems. |
| Tobacco: |
None expected. |
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