Amoxicillin Medication Summary
No separate FDA Medication Guide was found for this label. This summary is based on FDA/DailyMed prescribing information.
What is this medication?
Amoxicillin is described in FDA/DailyMed prescribing information. No separate FDA Medication Guide was found for this label. This summary is based on FDA/DailyMed prescribing information.
What is this medication used for?
Adults and Pediatric Patients Upper Respiratory Tract Infections of the Ear, Nose, and Throat:Amoxicillin tablets, amoxicillin for oral suspension, amoxicillin tablets (chewable), and amoxicillin capsules are indicated in the treatment of infections due to susceptible (ONLY β-lactamase-negative) isolates of Streptococcusspecies. (α- and β-hemolytic isolates only), Streptococcus pneumoniae, Staphylococcusspp., or Haemophilus influenzae. Infections of the Genitourinary Tract:Amoxicillin tablets, amoxicillin for oral suspension, amoxicillin tablets (chewable), and amoxicillin capsules are indicated in the treatment of infections due to susceptible (ONLY β-lactamase-negative) isolates of.
What should I know before taking it?
Amoxicillin is contraindicated in patients who have experienced a serious hypersensitivity reaction (e.g., anaphylaxis or Stevens-Johnson syndrome) to amoxicillin or to other β-lactam antibacterial drugs (e.g., penicillins and cephalosporins).
What important warnings are listed?
5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Anaphylactic reactions: Serious and occasionally fatal anaphylactic reactions have been reported in patients on penicillin therapy, including amoxicillin. Discontinue amoxicillin if a reaction occurs ( 5.1 ). Severe cutaneous adverse reactions (SCAR): Monitor closely. Discontinue if rash progresses. ( 5.2 ) Drug-induced enterocolitis syndrome (DIES) has been reported with amoxicillin use. If this occurs, discontinue amoxicillin and institute appropriate therapy. ( 5.3 ) Clostridioides difficile -associated diarrhea (CDAD) (ranging from mild diarrhea to fatal colitis): Evaluate if diarrhea occurs. ( 5.4 ) 5.1 Anaphylactic Reactions Serious and occasionally fatal.
How is this medication usually taken?
Amoxicillin: Tablets: 500 mg: Each tablet contains 500 mg of amoxicillin, USP as the trihydrate. Each film-coated, capsule-shaped, off-white, tablet is debossed with “93” on one side and “2263” on the other side. 875 mg: Each tablet contains 875 mg of amoxicillin, USP as the trihydrate. Each film-coated, capsule-shaped, off-white tablet is scored on one side, debossed with “93” on one side of the score and “2264” on the other side of the score. For Oral Suspension: 200 mg/5 mL: Each 5 mL of reconstituted pink, fruit gum flavored suspension contains 200 mg amoxicillin, USP as the trihydrate. 250 mg/5 mL: Each 5 mL of reconstituted mixed berry flavored suspension contains 250 mg amoxicillin,.
What side effects are listed?
The following are discussed in more detail in other sections of the labeling: Anaphylactic reactions [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1)] Severe Cutaneous Adverse Reactions [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.2)] Drug-Induced Enterocolitis Syndrome (DIES) [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.3)] Clostridioides difficile-Associated Diarrhea (CDAD) [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.4)]
What interactions are listed?
7 DRUG INTERACTIONS Coadministration with probenecid is not recommended. ( 7.1 ) Concomitant use of amoxicillin and oral anticoagulants may increase the prolongation of prothrombin time. ( 7.2 ) Coadministration with allopurinol increases the risk of rash. ( 7.3 ) Amoxicillin may reduce the efficacy of oral contraceptives. ( 7.4 ) 7.1 Probenecid Probenecid decreases the renal tubular secretion of amoxicillin. Concurrent use of amoxicillin and probenecid may result in increased and prolonged blood levels of amoxicillin. 7.2 Oral Anticoagulants Abnormal prolongation of prothrombin time (increased international normalized ratio [INR]) has been reported in patients receiving amoxicillin and.
Where can I find the official prescribing information?
Review the full prescribing information on DailyMed: https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=09660a95-a7b3-4d1f-832c-a4fa7a5b7ddd
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