Amoxicillin tablets for oral suspension
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What are amoxicillin tablets for oral suspension?
AMOXICILLIN (DisperMox®) is a penicillin antibiotic. Amoxicillin kills or stops the growth of bacteria that cause infection. It treats many different kinds of infections of the skin, respiratory tract, sinuses, ear, and kidney. Amoxicillin also treats some sexually transmitted disease. Generic amoxicillin tablets for oral suspension are not available.
What should I tell my health care provider before I take this medicine?
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
• asthma
• eczema
• kidney disease
• leukemia
• mononucleosis
• intestinal problems (especially colitis)
• phenylketonuria
• other chronic illness
• an unusual or allergic reaction to amoxicillin, other penicillins, cephalosporin antibiotics, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
• breast-feeding
How should I take this medicine?
Follow the directions on the prescription label. Remove one tablet from the bottle. Place the tablet in a small amount of water (approximately 2 teaspoonfuls); do not mix with any liquid other than water. Swirl or stir until thoroughly mixed. Drink the mixture immediately after mixing. The mixture is pink colored and has a strawberry flavor. Be sure to drink the entire mixture. Rinse the container with an additional small amount of water and drink the contents to make sure the whole dose is taken. Do not chew or swallow the tablets whole. The tablets will not rapidly dissolve in your mouth. Finish the full course prescribed by your prescriber or health care professional even if you think your condition is better. Take your doses at regular intervals. Do not take your medicine more often than directed. Do not stop taking except on your prescriber's advice.
What drug(s) may interact with amoxicillin?
• allopurinol
• birth control pills
• methotrexate
• neomycin
• probenecid
Tell your prescriber or health care professional about all other medicines you are taking, including non-prescription medicines, nutritional supplements, or herbal products. Also tell your prescriber or health care professional if you are a frequent user of drinks with caffeine or alcohol, if you smoke, or if you use illegal drugs. These may affect the way your medicine works. Check with your health care professional before stopping or starting any of your medicines.
What should I watch for while taking amoxicillin?
Tell your prescriber or health care professional if your symptoms do not improve in 2 or 3 days.
If you are diabetic and taking large doses of amoxicillin, you may get a false-positive result for sugar in your urine with certain brands of urine tests. Check with your prescriber or health care professional before you change your diet or the dose of your diabetic medicine.
If you get severe or watery diarrhea, do not treat yourself. Call your prescriber or health care professional for advice.
If you get a skin rash, do not treat yourself. Call your prescriber or health care professional for advice.
What side effects may I notice from taking amoxicillin?
Side effects that you should report to your prescriber or health care professional as soon as possible:
• difficulty breathing, wheezing
• dark yellow or brown urine
• dizziness
• fever or chills, sore throat
• increased thirst
• pain or difficulty passing urine
• redness, blistering, peeling or loosening of the skin, including inside the mouth
• seizures (convulsions)
• skin rash, itching
• stomach pain or cramps
• swollen joints
• severe or watery diarrhea
• unusual bleeding or bruising
• unusual weakness or tiredness
• vomiting
• yellowing of the eyes or skin
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your prescriber or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):
• diarrhea
• headache
• loss of appetite
• nausea
• stomach gas or heartburn
Where can I keep my medicine?
Keep out of the reach of children in a container that small children cannot open.
Store at room temperature between 20—25 degrees C (68—77 degrees F).
Important Disclaimer: The drug information provided here is for educational purposes only. It is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the diagnosis, treatment and advice of a medical professional. This drug information does not cover all possible uses, precautions, side effects and interactions. It should not be construed to indicate that this or any drug is safe for you. Consult your medical professional for guidance before using any prescription or over the counter drugs.
