Description
AMOXIL 500MG GSK
About amoxicillin
Amoxicillin is a penicillin antibiotic. It is used to treat bacterial infections, such as chest infections (including pneumonia) and dental abscesses. It can also be used together with other antibiotics and medicines to treat stomach ulcers.
It’s often prescribed for children, to treat ear infections and chest infections.
Amoxicillin is only available on prescription. It comes as capsules or as a liquid that you swallow. It’s also given by injection, but this is usually only done in hospitals.
2. Key facts
- For most infections, you’ll start to feel better in a few days.
- The most common side effects of amoxicillin are feeling sick (nausea) and diarrhea.
- Liquid amoxicillin can stain your teeth. This does not last and is removed by brushing.
- You can drink alcohol while taking amoxicillin.
- Sometimes, taking amoxicillin can cause thrush.
3. Who can and cannot take amoxicillin
Amoxicillin can be taken by most adults and children.
Find out more about giving amoxicillin to children on the Medicines for Children website.
Amoxicillin is not suitable for everyone. To make sure amoxicillin is safe for you, tell your doctor if you:
- have ever had an allergic reaction to amoxicillin or penicillin or any other medicine
- have liver or kidney problems
- have recently had, or are due to have any vaccinations
4. How and when to take amoxicillin
Dosage
The usual dose of amoxicillin capsules is 250mg to 500mg, taken 3 times a day. The dose may be lower for children.
Amoxicillin liquid is available in 125mg and 250mg doses.
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