Amoxicillin, also known as generic Amoxil, and several other brand names, is a systemic antibacterial, and is used to treat infections caused by bacteria. Are you tired of suffering from sinus infections? Would you like a quick alternative to suffering through chest, ear or nose infections? Start fighting that infection now with Amoxicillin!
It is very important that you take this medicine exactly as your doctor tells you to. Do not take more or less medicine than directed, and don�t stop taking the medication because your symptoms are clearing up. Take all of the Amoxicillin as your doctor has prescribed. Avoid alcohol when taking this medicine. Be sure to tell your doctor of any allergies you have whether it is to medication or food, preservatives, or dyes. Also, tell your doctor of any other medications you are taking, including vitamins and supplements, and any medical conditions you may have.
Stop taking this medicine and get immediate treatment if any of the following side effects occur: fast or irregular breathing; fever; joint pain; lightheadedness or fainting; puffiness or swelling around the face; red, scaly skin; shortness of breath; skin rash, hives, or itching. Tell your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur: abdominal or stomach cramps and pain; abdominal tenderness; convulsions; decreased amount of urine; diarrhea; mental depression; nausea and vomiting; pain at place of injection; sore throat and fever; unusual bleeding or bruising; or yellow eyes or skin.
As with other penicillins, it may be expected that untoward reactions will be essentially limited to sensitivity phenomena. Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, black hairy tongue, and hemorrhagic/pseudomembranous colitis. Anaphylaxis Serum sickness-like reactions, erythematous maculopapular rashes, erythema multiforme, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, exfoliative dermatitis, toxic epidermal necrolysis, acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis, hypersensitivity vasculitis and urticaria have been reported. Anemia, including hemolytic anemia, thrombocytopenia, thrombocytopenic purpura, eosinophilia, leukopenia, and agranulocytosis have been reported during therapy with penicillins. Tooth discoloration (brown, yellow, or gray staining) has been rarely reported.