Animal studies do not always predict the way humans would respond. Therefore, this drug should only be used in pregnancy if clearly needed. For women who are breastfeeding: Amoxicillin may pass into breast milk and may cause side effects in a child who is breastfed. Talk to your doctor if you breastfeed your child. You may need to decide whether to stop breastfeeding or stop taking this medication.
For seniors: The kidneys of older adults may not work as well as they used to. This can cause your body to process drugs more slowly. As a result, more of a drug stays in your body for a longer time. This raises your risk of side effects. This dosage information is for amoxicillin oral tablet. All possible dosages and drug forms may not be included here. Your dosage, drug form, and how often you take the drug will depend on:. Children who weigh more than 88 pounds should be dosed according to the adult recommendations.
It has not been confirmed that amoxicillin extended-release tablets are safe and effective for use in people younger than 12 years of age. The kidneys of older adults may not work as well as they used to. Your doctor may start you on a lower dose or a different dosing schedule. This can help keep levels of this drug from building up too much in your body.
The dosage listed here is meant for children who weigh less than 88 pounds 40 kg. This is meant for children who weigh less than 88 pounds 40 kg. This medication should not be used in children younger than 2 years of age for treatment of gonorrhea. However, because drugs affect each person differently, we cannot guarantee that this list includes all possible dosages. Always speak with your doctor or pharmacist about dosages that are right for you.
Amoxicillin oral tablet is used for short-term treatment. For this drug to work well, a certain amount needs to be in your body at all times. Do not stop taking the drug or skip doses if you start to feel better. This could cause your infection to last longer. You could also develop a resistance to the medication. This means if you get a bacterial infection in the future, you may not be able to treat it with amoxicillin.
If you take too much: You could have dangerous levels of the drug in your body. Symptoms of an overdose of this drug can include:. If your symptoms are severe, call or go to the nearest emergency room right away. What to do if you miss a dose: Take your dose as soon as you remember.
But if you remember just a few hours before your next scheduled dose, take only one dose. Never try to catch up by taking two doses at once. This could result in dangerous side effects. Keep this drug away from light. A prescription for this medication may be refillable. You should not need a new prescription for this medication to be refilled. Your doctor will write the number of refills authorized on your prescription. You and your doctor should monitor certain health issues.
This can help make sure you stay safe while you take this drug. These issues include your:. There are other drugs available to treat your condition. Back to Medicines A to Z. It's used to treat bacterial infections, such as chest infections including pneumonia , dental abscesses and urinary tract infections UTIs.
It's used in children, often to treat ear infections and chest infections. The medicine is only available on prescription. It comes as capsules or as a liquid that you drink. It's also given by injection, but this is usually only done in hospital. Take our survey. Amoxicillin can be taken by adults, including pregnant and breastfeeding women.
Giving amoxicillin to children: information on Medicines for Children website. Amoxicillin isn't suitable for some people. To make sure amoxicillin is safe for you, tell your doctor if you :.
The usual dose of amoxicillin is mg to mg taken 3 times a day. The dose may be lower for children. Try to space the doses evenly throughout the day. If you take it 3 times a day, this could be first thing in the morning, mid-afternoon and at bedtime. Carry on taking this medicine until you've completed the course, even if you feel better. If you stop your treatment early, the infection could come back.
Swallow amoxicillin capsules whole with a drink of water. Do not chew or break them. Amoxicillin is available as a liquid for children and people who find it difficult to swallow tablets. If you or your child are taking amoxicillin as a liquid, it will usually be made up for you by your pharmacist. The medicine will come with a plastic syringe or spoon to help you measure out the right dose. If you don't have one, ask your pharmacist for one. Do not use a kitchen teaspoon as it will not give the right amount.
If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember, unless it's nearly time for your next dose. In this case, just leave out the missed dose and take your next dose as normal.
Never take 2 doses at the same time. Never take an extra dose to make up for a forgotten one. If you forget doses often, it may help to set an alarm to remind you. You could also ask your pharmacist for advice on other ways to remember your medicines.
Accidentally taking an extra dose of amoxicillin is unlikely to harm you or your child. Speak to your pharmacist or doctor if you're worried or you take more than 1 extra dose. Like all medicines, amoxicillin can cause side effects, although not everyone gets them. These common side effects happen in around 1 in 10 people.
Keep taking the medicine, but talk to your doctor or pharmacist if these side effects bother you or don't go away:. Some of these serious side effects can happen up to 2 months after finishing the amoxicillin.
Mild allergic reactions can usually be successfully treated by taking antihistamines. In rare cases, amoxicillin can cause a serious allergic reaction anaphylaxis. Doctors often use antibiotics to treat urinary tract infections UTIs. The main symptoms of UTIs are:. However, many older people get UTI treatment even though they do not have these symptoms.
This can do more harm than good. Older people often have some bacteria in their urine. This does not mean they have a UTI. But doctors may find the bacteria in a routine test and give antibiotics anyway.
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