• Important: Finish all this medication unless otherwise directed by prescriber. ; For suspension, reconstituted, oral products : Shake well before using. ; For suspension, reconstituted, oral products : Refrigeration preferred but not required. ; For tablet, chewable products : Chew this medication before swallowing. ; For tablet, extended release multiphase 24 hr products : Take with food. ; For tablet, extended release multiphase 24 hr products : Swallow whole. Do not chew or crush. ;

Common side effects

• Skin rash
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Diarrhea
• Vulvovaginal candidiasis
• Exfoliative dermatitis
• Pruritus of skin
• Urticaria
• Abdominal pain with cramps
• Anaphylaxis

If any of these effects persist or worsen, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Diarrhea

Tell your doctor right away if any of these rare but serious side effects occur

• Dark urine
• Persistent nausea or vomiting
• Stomach/abdominal pain
• Yellowing eyes or skin
• Easy bruising or bleeding
• Persistent sore throat or fever

This medication may rarely cause a severe intestinal condition due to a type of resistant bacteria. This condition may occur during treatment or weeks to months after treatment has stopped. Do not use anti-diarrhea or opioid medications if you have the following symptoms because these products may make them worse. Tell your doctor right away if you develop

• Persistent diarrhea
• Abdominal or stomach pain/cramping
• Blood/mucus in your stool

A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare. However, get medical help right away if you notice any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including

• Rash
• Itching/swelling
• Severe dizziness
• Trouble breathing

Other things to note

• This medicine may cause temporary staining of the teeth. Proper brushing will usually remove any stains and prevent them from occurring.
• Use of this medication for prolonged or repeated periods may result in oral thrush or a new vaginal yeast infection . Contact your doctor if you notice white patches in your mouth, a change in vaginal discharge or other new symptoms.
• Amoxicillin can commonly cause a mild rash that is usually not serious. However, you may not be able to tell it apart from a rare rash that could be a sign of a severe allergic reaction. Therefore, get medical help right away if you develop any rash.

• Do not take if you are allergic to penicillin
• Tell doctor what medicines you are taking
• Must use for full length of treatment
• Space doses evenly throughout the day
• Call DR if rash or severe diarrhea occur.
• Watch for oral thrush or vaginal yeast infections.
• For capsule products : Tell doctor your complete medical history.
• For suspension, reconstituted, oral products : Shake well before using. Discard unused portion after 14 days.
• For tablet, chewable products : Do not take & tell Dr. if you have phenylketonuria. Chew medicine completely before swallowing.
• For tablet, extended release multiphase 24 hr products : Swallow whole tablet. Do not break, chew or crush. Take at the same time daily with a meal.

Amoxicillin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.

May Treat: E. coli genitourinary tract infection · Enterococcus genitourinary tract infection · H. pylori gastrointestinal tract infection · Haemophilus influenzae chronic bronchitis · Haemophilus influenzae pharyngitis and more

Brand Names: Amoxil · Moxatag · Trimox · DisperMox · Moxilin and more

Drug Class: Aminopenicillin Antibiotic

Availability: Prescription Required

Pregnancy: Consult a doctor before using

Lactation: Consult a doctor before using