What is this medicine?
AMOXICILLIN (a mox i SIL in) is a penicillin antibiotic. It is used to treat certain kinds of bacterial infections. It will not work for colds, flu, or other viral infections.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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What is the price of this medication and similar alternatives?
This pricing information is subject to change at the sole discretion of DS Pharmacy. This pricing information was updated 09/2009. For the most current and up-to-date pricing information, please visit www.drugstore.com. Actual costs to patients will vary depending on the use of specific retail or mail-order locations and health insurance copays.
| Amoxicillin 125MG Chewable Tablets | TEVA PHARMACEUTICALS USA | 21/$11.99 or 42/$15.97 |
| Amoxicillin 250MG Capsules | TEVA PHARMACEUTICALS USA | 90/$17.99 or 180/$25.97 |
| Amoxicillin 250MG Chewable Tablets | RANBAXY PHARMACEUTICALS | 30/$13.99 or 90/$23.98 |
| Amoxicillin 250MG/5ML Suspension | TEVA PHARMACEUTICALS USA | 150/$14 or 300/$17.97 |
| Amoxicillin 400MG/5ML Suspension | TEVA PHARMACEUTICALS USA | 100/$16.99 or 200/$24.98 |
| Amoxicillin 500MG Capsules | AUROBINDO PHARMA | 30/$13.99 or 60/$17.98 |
| Amoxicillin 500MG Tablets | TEVA PHARMACEUTICALS USA | 100/$49.99 or 300/$125.97 |
| Amoxicillin 875MG Tablets | TEVA PHARMACEUTICALS USA | 30/$26.99 or 90/$70.99 |
| Amoxil 200MG/5ML Suspension | GLAXO SMITH KLINE | 100/$11.99 or 300/$31.98 |
| Amoxil 250MG/5ML Suspension | GLAXO SMITH KLINE | 100/$8.99 or 200/$12.96 |
| Amoxil 250MG/5ML Suspension | GLAXO SMITH KLINE | 150/$8.99 or 450/$17.96 |
| Amoxil 400MG Chewable Tablets | GLAXO SMITH KLINE | 20/$13.99 or 60/$38.97 |
| Amoxil 400MG/5ML Suspension | GLAXO SMITH KLINE | 100/$11.99 or 300/$33.96 |
| Amoxil 400MG/5ML Suspension | GLAXO SMITH KLINE | 75/$9.99 or 225/$26.98 |
| Amoxil 400MG/5ML Suspension | GLAXO SMITH KLINE | 50/$8.99 or 150/$18.98 |
| Amoxil 50MG/ML Suspension | GLAXO SMITH KLINE | 30/$8.99 or 90/$12.99 |
| Amoxil 500MG Capsules | GLAXO SMITH KLINE | 30/$15.99 or 90/$25.97 |
| Amoxil 500MG Tablets | GLAXO SMITH KLINE | 21/$12.99 or 63/$36.97 |
| Amoxil 875MG Tablets | GLAXO SMITH KLINE | 21/$27.99 or 63/$62.97 |
| Biaxin 250MG Tablets | ABBOTT | 60/$352.13 or 180/$996.93 |
| Biaxin 500MG Tablets | ABBOTT | 20/$115.38 or 60/$314.67 |
| Clarithromycin 250MG Tablets | ROXANE | 30/$109.99 or 90/$314.98 |
| Clarithromycin 500MG Tablets | TEVA PHARMACEUTICALS USA | 30/$109.99 or 90/$314.98 |
| Prevacid 15MG Delayed-release Capsules | TAKEDA PHARMACEUTICALS | 30/$169.99 or 90/$490 |
| Prevacid 30MG Delayed-release Capsules | TAKEDA PHARMACEUTICALS | 30/$176.38 or 90/$501.87 |
| Trimox 125MG/5ML Suspension | SANDOZ | 100/$11.99 or 200/$12.98 |
| Trimox 250MG/5ML Suspension | SANDOZ | 80/$11.99 or 160/$12.99 |
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What side effects may I notice from receiving this medicine?
Side effects that you should report to your doctor or health care professional as soon as possible:
- allergic reactions like skin rash, itching or hives, swelling of the face, lips, or tongue
- breathing problems
- dark urine
- redness, blistering, peeling or loosening of the skin, including inside the mouth
- seizures
- severe or watery diarrhea
- trouble passing urine or change in the amount of urine
- unusual bleeding or bruising
- unusually weak or tired
- yellowing of the eyes or skin
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your doctor or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):
- dizziness
- headache
- stomach upset
- trouble sleeping
This list may not describe all possible side effects. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
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How should I use this medicine?
Take this medicine by mouth with a glass of water. Follow the directions on your prescription label. You may take this medicine with food or on an empty stomach. Take your medicine at regular intervals. Do not take your medicine more often than directed. Take all of your medicine as directed even if you think your are better. Do not skip doses or stop your medicine early.
Talk to your pediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in children. While this drug may be prescribed for selected conditions, precautions do apply.
Overdosage: If you think you have taken too much of this medicine contact a poison control center or emergency room at once.
NOTE: This medicine is only for you. Do not share this medicine with others.
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What if I miss a dose?
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, take only that dose. Do not take double or extra doses.
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What may interact with this medicine?
- amiloride
- birth control pills
- chloramphenicol
- macrolides
- probenecid
- sulfonamides
- tetracyclines
This list may not describe all possible interactions. Give your health care provider a list of all the medicines, herbs, non-prescription drugs, or dietary supplements you use. Also tell them if you smoke, drink alcohol, or use illegal drugs. Some items may interact with your medicine.
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Who should NOT use this medication?
- Known hypersensitivity to any penicillin.
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What should I watch for while using this medicine?
Tell your doctor or health care professional if your symptoms do not improve in 2 or 3 days. Take all of the doses of your medicine as directed. Do not skip doses or stop your medicine early.
If you are diabetic, you may get a false positive result for sugar in your urine with certain brands of urine tests. Check with your doctor.
Do not treat diarrhea with over-the-counter products. Contact your doctor if you have diarrhea that lasts more than 2 days or if the diarrhea is severe and watery.
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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
- kidney disease
- an unusual or allergic reaction to amoxicillin, other penicillins, cephalosporin antibiotics, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
- pregnant or trying to get pregnant
- breast-feeding
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Can I stop taking the medication if I feel better?
If you have been diagnosed with a disease for which an antibiotic is needed, you must complete the prescribed course of treatment. Even if you start to feel better, do not skip any doses and remember to take the medication until it is all gone.
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I am on so many medications; do I have to take them all?
This is called polypharmacymany different medications being used at the same time by one person. Sometimes, being on multiple medications is acceptable and appropriate but at other times it may be problematic. If you are receiving your medications from multiple physicians you need to ensure that they all know what medications you are taking. The best way to do this is to make a list of all the medications you are currently using, including all nutritional supplements, homeopathic remedies, vitamins and over-the-counter drugs (if possible, also include all the diseases you have been diagnosed with). Give a copy to every doctor who takes care of you so they have it on file, this way they can avoid duplicating medications and perhaps even try to consolidate some. After every doctor's visit remember to update the list accordingly. Also, as much as you possibly can, try to use the same pharmacy to fill all your prescriptions, this way any potential drug interactions can be caught and averted.
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Where can I get more information?
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