Review the side-effects of Amoxicillin as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Body as a whole - Fungal infections, severe allergic reactions, joint pain, or general ill feeling, severe tingling, sleeplessness, numbness and pain.
Gastrointestinal - Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, antibiotic-associated colitis, black hairy tongue and intestinal bleeding.
Hypersensitivity - Anaphylactic shock, redness of skin, skin inflammation, hives, inflammation of blood vessels, itching, severe blistering and peeling.
Liver - Jaundice and liver inflammation.
Genitourinary - Crystals in urine, dark colored urine and vaginal itching or discharge.
Blood - Anemia, decrease in white blood cells, platelets, increase in eosinophils and bruising.
Central Nervous System - Reversible hyperactivity, agitation, anxiety, sleeplessness, confusion, convulsions , behavioral changes and dizziness.
Miscellaneous - Tooth discoloration, heart burn, white patches or sores inside mouth or on lips, easy bruising and bleeding.
Shake the liquid and pediatric drops well before each use to mix the medication evenly.
The chewable tablets should be crushed or chewed thoroughly before they are swallowed.
Patients with phenylketonuria , should be cautious while taking chewable form of amoxicillin as it may contain phenylalanine.
Amoxil, trimox, Moxatag, Wymox, Amoxil Pediatric Drops, trimox Pediatric Drops
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Body as a whole - Fungal infections, severe allergic reactions, joint pain, or general ill feeling, severe tingling, sleeplessness, numbness and pain.
Gastrointestinal - Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, antibiotic-associated colitis, black hairy tongue and intestinal bleeding.
Hypersensitivity - Anaphylactic shock, redness of skin, skin inflammation, hives, inflammation of blood vessels, itching, severe blistering and peeling.
Liver - Jaundice and liver inflammation.
Genitourinary - Crystals in urine, dark colored urine and vaginal itching or discharge.
Blood - Anemia, decrease in white blood cells, platelets, increase in eosinophils and bruising.
Central Nervous System - Reversible hyperactivity, agitation, anxiety, sleeplessness, confusion, convulsions , behavioral changes and dizziness.
Miscellaneous - Tooth discoloration, heart burn, white patches or sores inside mouth or on lips, easy bruising and bleeding.
Other Precautions :
Avoid excess dosage.Shake the liquid and pediatric drops well before each use to mix the medication evenly.
The chewable tablets should be crushed or chewed thoroughly before they are swallowed.
Patients with phenylketonuria , should be cautious while taking chewable form of amoxicillin as it may contain phenylalanine.
Drug Name : Amoxicillin
Amoxicillin(Amoxil) generic is a penicillin-like , β-lactam antibiotic. It is used to treat bacterial infections caused by susceptible microorganisms. It prevents the bacterial growth and is used in the treatment of a number of infections such as pneumonia , bronchitis , gonorrhea , and infections of the ears, nose, throat, urinary tract, and skin.Trade Names for Amoxicillin
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Amoxil, trimox, Moxatag, Wymox, Amoxil Pediatric Drops, trimox Pediatric Drops
