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Product Description

Amoxil is classified under the Penicillin group of drugs. Though taking this pill do not directly kill the bacteria, they stop the multiplication of the same. They do so by forming barricades or walls around them. With such barricades and walls, the growth of bacteria is obstructed, thus causing natural death.

It is a drug which is very effective against different types of bacterial infections including gonorrhea, pneumonia and various other types of infections. The drug has received FDA approval in the year 1974. Take amoxil in prescribed form to treat bronchial infections and other types of severe infections.

The efficacy while taking this pill in treating viral infections like flu, cold, influenza etc. is unknown. Perhaps, this medication is recommended for those who contains the symptoms associated with sinusitis, despite the fact that it is a medical condition caused by virus. People affected of urinary tract infections and skin infections can take amoxil to control efficient reprieve.

Things you need to know about Amoxicillin

It is better to avoid the use of Amoxil if you are allergic to certain penicillin antibiotics such as dicloxacillin, ampicillin, penicillin or oxacillin. Intimate your doctor if you have had any of the below health disorders before taking this medicine

Though there is no appropriate proof whether taking Amoxil can harm the fetus, you still need to inform the doctor if you are pregnant or planning to get pregnant to be on the safer side. But there are chances that this med can pass into breast milk when you are feeding your baby, so you need to be extra cautious while taking this medication

Amoxicillin has the potential to make the birth control pills less effective, so it is better to use other non-hormonal birth control methods like condoms or diaphragms. You need to take the med in the exact dosage as prescribed by the physician.

Dosage and Administration of Amoxil

Amoxil 500mg and 250mg are the two popular dosage strengths of this antibiotic pill.  The ideal dosage of taking this antibiotic pill for treating ear, throat and nose infection is 500mg. If the infection is mild and moderate 250 milligrams is recommended, which should be administered once in every eight hours. If the intensity of infection is severe, the recommended dosage strength should be 500 mg consumed in every twelve hours.

The dose of Amoxil can be increased up to 875 mg at instances of very severe infection, and in such cases the medicine should be taken once in every twelve hours. The dosage for gonorrhea will not be the same as it is for upper respiratory tract infections. The dosage would also vary in children and adults. It is important to go through the full course of the medication so that the best results can be obtained.

Side Effects of Amoxil

Generally, all penicillin drugs are safe and well tolerated. However, taking Amoxil might cause allergic reactions in some individuals. These allergic manifestations and side effects occur suddenly. In such cases it is extremely important to inform the doctor and appropriate changes have to be made in dosage strength.

The possible side effects of Amoxil are

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