Amoxil Information: General, Drug Interactions, Allergic Reactions, Side Effects

Amoxil (pronounced a-MOX-il) is an antibiotic prescribed for various infections. It's in a class of drugs penicillins. It's generic name is Amoxicillin. Other brand names include Trimox, Wymox, Biomox, and Dispermox.

What is Amoxil prescribed for?
Amoxil may be prescribed for many different infections- including, but not limited to, gonorrhea, bronchitis, middle ear infections, skin infections, upper and lower respiratory tract infections, and infections of the genital and urinary tract.

Who should take precaution before taking Amoxil?
If you are allergic to either penicillin or cephalosporin antibiotics in any form, speak with your doctor before taking Amoxil. You may be allergic to both types of medication; and could have a reaction. If you take the drug and feel signs of a reaction, seek medical attention immediately.
People with kidney, stomach, or intestinal disease should consult with a doctor before taking Amoxil.

Is it safe to use Amoxil during pregnancy or breastfeeding?
Amoxil is in the FDA pregnancy category B, which means that it is not expected to be harmful to an unborn baby.
Amoxil passes through breast milk. Although serious side effects have not been reported, breastfeeding while taking Amoxil may result in the newborn experiencing a yeast infection, diarrhea, or an allergic reaction.
Consult with your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before taking Amoxil.

Will Amoxil interfere with any other medications?
If Amoxil is taken with certain other drugs, the effects of either could be increased, decreased, or altered. It is especially important to check with your doctor before combining Amoxil with the following: Chloramphenicol, Erythromycin, Oral contraceptives, Probenecid, Tetracycline, Methotrexate, or Allopurinol.

What are the side effects of Amoxil?
Side effects may include agitation, anemia, anxiety, changes in behavior, colitis, confusion, convulsions, vaginal yeast infection, diarrhea, dizziness, hives, hyperactivity, insomnia, liver problems and jaundice, nausea, peeling skin, rash, tooth discoloration in children, white patches on the tongue, and vomiting.
Call your doctor if you begin to experience unpleasant side effects.

What happens if I miss a dose of Amoxil?
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember, and take the rest of the day's doses at evenly spaced intervals. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and continue taking medication on schedule.

What happens if I overdose on Amoxil?
If you think you are experiencing an overdose of Amoxil, call for medical attention right away. Symptoms of overdose include muscle spasms or weakness, pain or twitching, pain in the fingers or toes, loss of feeling in the fingers or toes, seizures, confusion, coma, or agitation.

What if I start to feel better before my prescription is finished?
It's very important to finish the entire prescription of Amoxil, otherwise you infection may reoccur.