Biomox

Amoxicillin is a prescription antibiotic used in the treatment of the following:

• infections of the ear, nose, and throat
• infections of the reproductive organs
• infections of the urinary tract
• infections of the skin and skin structure
• infections of the lower respiratory tract
• gonorrhea
• infection by H. pylori (type of bacterium) to reduce the risk of duodenal ulcer recurrence

This medication may be prescribed for other uses. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

Serious side effects have been reported with Amoxicillin. See the “Drug Precautions” section.

Common side effects of amoxicillin include the following:

• nausea
• vomiting
• diarrhea
• headache

This is not a complete list of amoxicillin side effects. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Serious side effects have been reported with amoxicillin including the following:

• Hypersensitivity (allergic) reactions. Tell your doctor if you are allergic to amoxicillin, penicillin, cephalosporins, or any other medication. Do not take amoxicillin if you have a penicillin allergy. Serious allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis (life-threatening), have occurred in patients taking penicillin antibiotics. Signs of an allergic reaction include:
  • rash
  • hives
  • itching
  • swelling of the face, lips, mouth, or throat
  • difficulty breathing
• Diarrhea. Diarrhea is a common problem caused by antibiotics. It is usually mild and goes away. Sometimes after starting treatment with antibiotics, patients can develop watery and bloody stools (with or without stomach cramps and fever) even as late as 2 or more months after the last dose. If diarrhea is severe, lasts more than 2 or 3 days, and is accompanied by fever, contact your doctor, as this may be a sign of an infection of the bowels.
• Phenylketonuria. Amoxicillin chewable tablets contain phenylalanine. Caution is advised for those who have phenylketonuria.

Do not take amoxicillin if you:

• have mononucleosis. A high percentage of patients with mononucleosis who receive ampicillin develop a skin rash.
• have a history of allergic reaction to any type of penicillin antibiotic, including amoxicillin

Tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed.

Amoxicillin has been detected in human breast milk. Because of the possibility for adverse reactions in nursing infants from amoxicillin, a choice should be made whether to stop nursing or to stop use of this medication. The importance of the drug to the mother should be considered.

If you take too much amoxicillin, call your healthcare provider or local Poison Control Center, or seek emergency medical attention right away.

Use of amoxicillin is contraindicated in animals with a history of an allergic reaction to penicillin.