Amoxil antibiotic

Amoxicillin is a broad-spectrum antibiotic used in the treatment of infections caused by bacteria such as pneumonia, sinusitis, gonorrhea or urinary tract infection, for example.

Amoxicillin can be purchased at pharmacies under the name Amoxil or Hiconcil in the form of capsules, tablets, oral suspension.

Amoxicillin Indications

Amoxicillin is indicated for the treatment of infections caused by bacteria such as pneumonia, bronchitis, tonsillitis, sinusitis, urinary tract infection, gonorrhea, otitis, bacterial endocarditis, skin and soft tissue infection, Chlamydia infection in pregnant women, and Lyme disease, due to example.

Amoxicillin Price

The price of Amoxicillin varies between R $ 3 and 25, depending on the region.

How to use Amoxicillin

The use of Amoxicillin must be guided by the doctor and adjusted for each patient, according to the age and problem to be treated.

Side Effects of Amoxicillin

Side effects of Amoxicillin include diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, hives and itchy skin, fever, chills, sore throat or mouth ulcers, purple spots on the skin, which arise more easily, anemia, tiredness, headaches, lack of air, vertigo, pallor, yellowed skin and eyes, convulsions, dizziness, candidiasis, inflammation in the colon, change in the color of the tongue, loss of appetite, problems with urination, possibly with pain and the presence of blood or crystals in the urine. Know how to fight diarrhea caused by this medication.

Contraindications for Amoxicillin

Amoxicillin is contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity to the components of the formula or to penicillin. However, this remedy should not be used in pregnancy and breastfeeding without medical advice.

In addition, before starting treatment with Amoxicillin it is important to inform the doctor if the patient has already had an allergic reaction to an antibiotic, if he has glandular fever, if he takes anticoagulant drugs, such as warfarin, if he has kidney problems, if he is not urinating regularly, and if you have had diarrhea during or after using antibiotics.

See too:

• Amoxicillin and Potassium Clavulanate
• Home remedy for throat inflammation

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