MedDataToolAmoxicillin is an antibiotic used to treat various bacterial infections, including those in the ear, nose, throat, skin, and urinary tract, as well as certain stomach infections. It works by stopping bacteria from building their protective walls, which leads to their death. The medication is usually taken in tablet form, with adults starting at 750 mg to 1750 mg per day, divided into doses every 8 to 12 hours, while children over 3 months may take 20 to 45 mg per kilogram of body weight per day. It's important to note that if you've ever had a serious allergic reaction to amoxicillin or similar antibiotics, you should not take it. Additionally, if you are taking probenecid, a medication used to treat gout, it can affect how amoxicillin is processed in your body.
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Uses
- Upper respiratory tract infections of the ear, nose, and throat.
- Infections of the genitourinary tract.
- Infections of the skin and skin structure.
- Infections of the lower respiratory tract.
- Helicobacter pylori infection and duodenal ulcer disease (adults only).
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Dosage
Adults: 750 to 1750 mg/day in divided doses every 8 to 12 hours.
Pediatric patients over 3 months: 20 to 45 mg/kg/day in divided doses every 8 to 12 hours.
Take at the start of a meal to reduce gastrointestinal issues.
Continue treatment for 48 to 72 hours after symptoms improve.
At least 10 days of treatment for Streptococcus pyogenes infections.
Always follow your doctor's specific instructions for your dose.
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Side effects
Common
diarrhearashvomitingnausea
Serious
anaphylactic reactionssevere skin reactionsClostridioides difficile-associated diarrhea
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Warnings
⚠ Important warnings
- Use only for bacterial infections to prevent drug resistance.
- May cause allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis.
- Risk of severe skin reactions.
- Monitor for Clostridioides difficile-associated diarrhea.
- Reduce dose in severe renal impairment.
- Not recommended with probenecid.
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Drug interactions
- Probenecidincreases blood levels of amoxicillinMonitor
- Oral anticoagulantsmay prolong prothrombin timeCaution
- Allopurinolincreases risk of rashMonitor
- Oral contraceptivesmay reduce effectivenessCaution
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Data Source: Publicly available drug labeling information from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Data Source: Publicly available drug labeling information from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).