Amoxil


Drug Name:

Amoxicillin trihydrate 250mg, 500mg capsules

Category:

International Brand: Amoxil

Details


Purpose

Amoxicillin trihydrate 250mg, 500mg capsules are used for the treatment of

  • Variety of bacterial infections
  • Stomach ulcers and
  • Intestinal ulcers

The medication comes under the brand name of Amoxil by which is known in the pharma market.

 

How does it work?

Amoxil capsules work by stopping the growth of bacteria in the host body. the capsules fall in the category of penicillin-type antibiotics. Amoxil capsules are good for the treatment of intestinal and stomach ulcers.

 

Measures and precautions

  1. The capsules are broadly prescribed for the reduction of bacterial infection in the body. it is effective in this sense.
  2. Read the instructions carefully before consuming the capsules for the treatment of infections.
  3. The medication can be consumed with or without food as preferred by the user.
  4. Take the Amoxicillin trihydrate 250mg, 500mg capsules at a regular time as prescribed by the doctor.
  5. Do not try to increase or decrease the doses of the tablets. it is not good for the health of the user body.
  6. Inform the doctor of any allergies you have and the medical history of you. This helps in assessing the situation.
  7. The dose of this Amoxicillin trihydrate 250mg, 500mg capsules depends on the patient’s medical history and response towards it.
  8. If side-effects persist, do inform the doctor for the same.
  9. Pregnant women should not take these tablets as they are not good for the unborn baby.
  10. It is advised to take a doctor’s consultation before starting the consumption in breast-feeding.
  11. Avoid overdosing the capsules as they are extremely dangerous and can cause coma in the users.
  12. Avoid drinking alcohol with the usage of theAmoxicillin trihydrate 250mg, 500mg capsules, they are not good for the users.
  13. Do not chew or crush the tablets to consume them. Do swallow the whole as a whole.
  14. Do not stop the course of medicine halfway. It causes the generation of bacteria once again in the user body.
  15. If any user having any sort of allergies and kidney problems, they have to inform the doctor immediately. The medication should be used in this case cautiously.

 

Side-effects

  • Diarrhea
  • Vomiting
  • Nausea
  • White patches in the mouth
  • Vaginal discharge
  • Fungal infection
  • Sore throat
  • Fevers
  • Abdominal pain
  • Bleeding in an easy way
  • Cramping
  • Blood mucus in stools
  • Yellowing of skin and eyes

 

Interactions

Some interaction reactions are seen with non-prescription drugs and prescription drugs. The drug named methotrexate also interacts with the Amoxil capsules.