Amoxil

Who is Amoxil for ?

Amoxil is a penicillin-like antibiotic used to treat certain infections caused by bacteria, such as pneumonia; bronchitis; venereal disease (VD); and ear, lung, nose, urinary tract, and skin infections. Amoxil also is used before some surgery or dental work to prevent infection. Antibiotics will not work for colds, flu, or other viral infections. Amoxil is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

Amoxil also is used occasionally to treat a chlamydia infection during pregnancy. Talk with your doctor about the possible risks of using Amoxil for your condition.

Amoxil is a penicillin-like antibiotic that treats infections caused by bacteria. Amoxil destroys the outer cell wall of bacteria, killing the bacteria without harming your body's own cells.

When should I be careful taking Amoxil ?

Before taking Amoxil,

• tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to Amoxil, penicillin, or any other drugs.
• tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications you are taking, especially other antibiotics, allopurinol (Lopurin), anticoagulants ("blood thinners") such as warfarin (Coumadin), oral contraceptives, probenecid (Benemid), and vitamins.
• tell your doctor if you have or have ever had kidney or liver disease, allergies, asthma, blood disease, colitis, stomach problems, or hay fever.
• tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking Amoxil, call your doctor.
• if you are having surgery, including dental surgery, tell the doctor or dentist that you are taking Amoxil.

Amoxil Side Effects

Although side effects from Amoxil are not common, they can occur. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:

• upset stomach
• diarrhea
• vomiting
• mild skin rash

If you experience any of the following symptoms, call your doctor immediately:

• severe skin rash
• itching
• hives
• difficulty breathing or swallowing
• wheezing
• vaginal infection