Amoxycillin
Amoxycillin Products are primarily used for
Bacterial infections
About Amoxycillin Products
Amoxycillin Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Amoxycillin are Vomiting, Diarrhea, Nausea, Skin rash.
How Amoxycillin Products work
Amoxycillin is an antibiotic. It kills bacteria by preventing them from forming the bacterial protective covering (cell wall) which is needed for them to survive.
Patient Concerns about Amoxycillin Products
Frequently asked questions about Amoxycillin Products
Frequently asked questions about Amoxycillin
Q. Can I give Amoxycillin 125mg Syrup to my child repeatedly for a long time?
Giving your child Amoxycillin 125mg Syrup for a long term can cause fungal infection (oral thrush) in the mouth and severe gastrointestinal infections (superinfections). Therefore, do not alter the dose and duration on your own and give Amoxycillin 125mg Syrup to your child exactly as prescribed. Additionally, irregular treatment, repeated use, and misuse of Amoxycillin 125mg Syrup can make the bacteria resistant.
Q. Are there any possible serious side effects of Amoxycillin 125mg Syrup?
Although rare, Amoxycillin 125mg Syrup may cause some serious side effects such as persistent vomiting, kidney damage, allergy, diarrhea, and severe gastrointestinal infections. Always consult your child’s doctor for help in such a situation.
Q. Can other medicines be given at the same time as Amoxycillin 125mg Syrup?
Amoxycillin 125mg Syrup can sometimes interact with other medicines or substances. Tell your doctor about any other medicines your child is taking before starting Amoxycillin 125mg Syrup. Also, check with your child’s doctor before giving any medicine to your child.
Q. Can I get my child vaccinated while on treatment with Amoxycillin 125mg Syrup?
Antibiotics usually do not interfere with the ingredients in vaccines or cause a bad reaction in a child who has just been vaccinated. However, children taking antibiotics should not get vaccinated until they recover from the illness. As soon as your child feels better, the vaccine can be given.
Q. The mucus coming out of my child’s nose is yellow-green. Is it a sign of a bacterial infection?
In the common cold, the mucus changes its color and thickens up with time, but this does not mean that your child needs antibiotics. Common cold symptoms often last for 7-10 days. In case they fail to clear up within this duration, reach out to your child’s doctor for guidance.
Q. Is Amoxycillin 125mg Syrup safe for children suffering from infectious mononucleosis?
No, do not give this medicine to your child in this case as a high percentage of children with infectious mononucleosis develop a skin rash (erythematous rash) while taking Amoxycillin 125mg Syrup.
Q. Can Amoxycillin 125mg Syrup cause allergic reaction?
Although it is rare but yes, Amoxycillin 125mg Syrup can cause allergic reaction and is harmful in patients with known allergy to penicillins. Get emergency medical help if you have any of the signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Q. Can the use of Amoxycillin 125mg Syrup cause diarrhea?
Yes, the use of Amoxycillin 125mg Syrup can cause diarrhea. It is an antibiotic and it kills the harmful bacteria, however, it also affects the helpful bacteria in your stomach or intestine and causes diarrhea. If diarrhea persists, talk to your doctor about it.
Q. Can I stop taking Amoxycillin 125mg Syrup when my symptoms are relieved?
No, do not stop taking Amoxycillin 125mg Syrup and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cleared.
Q. How long does Amoxycillin 125mg Syrup takes to work?
Usually, Amoxycillin 125mg Syrup starts working soon after taking it. However, it may take around 2-3 days to make you feel better while taking Amoxycillin 125mg Syrup.
Q. Is Amoxycillin 125mg Syrup safe?
Amoxycillin 125mg Syrup is usually considered to be safe when taken as advised by your doctor.
Q. Does Amoxycillin 125mg Syrup cause drowsiness?
No, Amoxycillin 125mg Syrup has not been reported to cause drowsiness. In case you experience drowsiness while taking Amoxycillin 125mg Syrup, please consult your doctor.
Q. What if I don't get better after using Amoxycillin 125mg Syrup?
Inform your doctor if you don't feel better after finishing the full course of treatment. Also, inform if your symptoms are getting worse while using this medicine.
Q. Can the use of Amoxycillin 125mg Syrup cause failure of contraceptive pills?
Yes, the use of Amoxycillin 125mg Syrup can lower the efficacy of birth control pills. Ask your doctor about using some other methods of contraception (such as a condom, diaphragm, spermicide) while you are taking Amoxycillin 125mg Syrup.