Drug info
Amoxicillin (Oral)
David Cohen, M.D.Published 7 January 20053 min read
Key points
- Amoxil, Amoxil Pediatric, Prevpac, Trimox, Moxilin, Amoxicot, DisperMox There may be other brand names for this medicine.
- You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to any type of penicillin.
- Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine, including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.
Amoxicillin (By Mouth)
Amoxicillin (am-OKS-i-sil-in)
Treats infections. This medicine is a penicillin antibiotic.
Brand Name(s):
Amoxil, Amoxil Pediatric, Prevpac, Trimox, Moxilin, Amoxicot, DisperMox
There may be other brand names for this medicine.
When This Medicine Should Not Be Used:
You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to any type of penicillin.
How to Use This Medicine:
Tablet, Capsule, Chewable Tablet, Liquid, Tablet for Suspension
- Your doctor will tell you how much of this medicine to take and how often. Do not take more medicine or take it more often than your doctor tells you to.
- You may take this medicine with food or milk if it upsets your stomach.
- The chewable tablet must be chewed before you swallow it. You may crush the tablet and mix the medicine with a small amount of food if that makes it easier to swallow.
- Shake the oral liquid well just before each use. Measure the oral liquid medicine with a marked measuring spoon, oral syringe, or medicine cup.
- You can mix the oral liquid with baby formula, milk, fruit juice, water, or other cold drinks.
- Place the tablet for suspension in a small drinking glass, and add about two teaspoonfuls of water to the glass. Do not use any other liquid. Use only water. Gently stir or swirl the water in the glass until the tablet is completely dissolved. Drink all of this mixture right away. To make sure you get all of the medicine, add some more water to the drinking glass, then drink all of this water, too.
- Do not chew or swallow the tablet for suspension. The tablet will not dissolve in your mouth.
- Keep using this medicine for the full treatment time, even if you feel better after the first few doses. Your infection may not clear up if you stop using the medicine too soon.
If a dose is missed:
- If you miss a dose or forget to take your medicine, take it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then to take the medicine and skip the missed dose.
- Do not use extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.
How to Store and Dispose of This Medicine:
Written and revised by
David Cohen, M.D.
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