Amoxil Capsule 500mg

Amoxil Capsule Uses

This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Using any antibiotic when it is not needed can cause it to not work for future infections. Amoxicillin is also used with other medications to treat stomach/intestinal ulcers caused by the bacteria H. pylori and to prevent the ulcers from returning.

Amoxil Capsule 500mg formula

• Amoxicillin

Available forms

• Capsule of 500mg

Risks and warnings

You should know the risks and warnings of Amoxil to prevent its misuse.

There are some specific circumstances under which the use of certain medications is contraindicated or considered dangerous. So if you are taking any medicine its always a good practice to familiarize yourself with its risks and warnings.

The risks and warnings associated with Amoxil are:

1. Allergic to Amoxicillin

If you are allergic to amoxicillin, do not take Amoxil or any other medicine with the same generic name, as it can result in a life-threatening condition called anaphylactic shock.

If you are allergic to penicillins, you must avoid the use of Amoxil as it can cause allergy. Always inform your healthcare provider about the documented allergies you have.

2. Non-susceptible organisms

Amoxicillin should be given to the patient only when the bacteria are sensitive to it. If not, it can lead to antibiotic resistance, making it difficult to treat infections next time. This mostly applies to urinary tract infections and infections of the nose, ear, and throat.

3. Seizures

If you have had a history of seizures or you have renal impairment, you must avoid the use of Amoxil as it can provoke seizures.

4. Kidney failure

If your kidneys do not work well, the healthcare provider may lower the dose of the drug. It happens because your kidneys are meant to excrete out the waste and toxins. If that does not happen, the toxins may build up in your body, leading to severe adverse effects. Therefore, you must inform your health care provider about your complete health condition.

5. Jarisch-Herxheimer reaction

Jarisch-Herxheimer reaction happens when Amoxil is given to the patient with Lyme disease. It happens because of the release of endotoxins due to the death of bacteria.

6. Gastric ulcers

People suffering from gastric ulcers and acidity must take Amoxil with extreme caution because it affects your gastrointestinal tract.

Also, it can cause ulceration in your stomach lining when taken for the long term. Your doctor may prescribe a gastroprotective agent along with it.

7. Liver diseases

Patients with liver disease should take Amoxicillin with caution. It is because your liver helps in the metabolism and excretion of drugs. When it does not work efficiently due to any disease, it can cause accumulation of the drug in your body, leading to severe adverse effects.

8. Pregnancy and breastfeeding

If you are pregnant, do not take Amoxil unless your doctor advises it. It can affect the functioning of your baby’s health. Breastfeeding mothers should also consult with a healthcare provider before taking it.

9. Anticoagulants or bleeding disorders

If you are taking anticoagulants for thinning of your blood, or you have any bleeding disorder, take Amoxil only on the advice of a healthcare provider.

How to use Amoxil Capsule 500mg?

• Try to space the doses evenly throughout the day. If you take it 3 times a day, this could be first thing in the morning, mid-afternoon and at bedtime.
• You can take amoxicillin before or after food.
• Swallow amoxicillin capsules whole with a drink of water. Do not chew or break them.
• Amoxicillin is available as a liquid for children and people who find it difficult to swallow capsules.

Amoxil Side Effects

The side effects of Amoxil are as follows:

• Abdominal pain
• Vomit containing coffee grounds
• Blood in stool
• Constipation
• Black stools
• Acid reflux
• Anemia
• Elevation of live enzymes
• Diarrhea
• Serum sickness
• Rise of infections
• Crystalluria

Drug Interactions

Amoxil is a penicillin antibiotic. It may interact with the following drugs. A drug interaction does not mean that you stop taking the medicine on your own. But you must tell your healthcare provider about it. 

• Probenecid
• Blood thinners like warfarin 
• Allopurinol 
• Oral birth control pills containing estrogen and progesterone.
• Other antibiotics like chloramphenicol, tetracyclines, sulfonamides, and macrolides.

To avoid drug interactions, you must give a complete history to the healthcare provider about other health conditions you have and what medicines you have been taking. At times, a dose adjustment can help prevent drug interaction.

Storage Conditions

• Keep the product out of the reach and sight of children.
• Store it at room temperature.
• Do not use it after the mentioned expiry date.