Amoxicillin Tablets

Amoxicillin Tablets are penicillin-type anti-microbial employed to treat a wide assortment of bacterial contaminations. These function by halting the development of microscopic organisms. Our anti-toxin treats just bacterial diseases. In addition, our Amoxicillin Tablets won't work for viral diseases such as flu, common cold and more. Superfluous utilize or overuse of anti-microbial can prompt its diminished viability. Consume this medicine by mouth sans or with nourishment, normally at regular intervals, or as coordinated by your specialist.

Avoid taking amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium together with or just after eating a high-fat meal. This will make it harder for your body to absorb the medication.

Antibiotic medicines can cause diarrhea, which may be a sign of a new infection. If you have diarrhea that is watery or bloody, call your doctor. Do not use anti-diarrhea medicine unless your doctor tells you to.

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction to amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Call your doctor at once if you have:

• severe stomach pain, diarrhea that is watery or bloody;

• pale or yellowed skin, dark colored urine, fever, confusion or weakness;

• loss of appetite, upper stomach pain, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes);

• easy bruising or bleeding;

• little or no urination; or

• severe skin reaction - fever, sore throat, swelling in your face or tongue, burning in your eyes, skin pain followed by a red or purple skin rash that spreads (especially in the face or upper body) and causes blistering and peeling.

Common amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium side effects may include:

• nausea, diarrhea; or

• vaginal itching or discharge;

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

See also: Side effects (in more detail)

Usual Adult Dose of Amoxicillin and Clavulanate potassium for Aspiration Pneumonia:

500 mg orally every 8 hours or 875 mg orally every 12 hours

Therapy should be continued until the infiltrate is cleared or a residual scar forms, sometimes for as long as 2 to 4 months, depending on the nature and severity of the infection.

Usual Adult Dose of Amoxicillin and Clavulanate for Bronchitis:

500 mg orally every 8 hours or 875 mg orally every 12 hours for 7 to 10 days

Usual Adult Dose of Amoxicillin and Clavulanate potassium for Febrile Neutropenia:

Low-risk: 500 mg orally every 8 hours in combination with ciprofloxacin until the patient has been afebrile for at least 24 hours and the absolute neutrophil count is more than 500 cells/mm3

Usual Adult Dose for Otitis Media:

250 mg orally every 8 hours or 500 mg orally every 12 hours for 10 to 14 days

For more severe infections, 500 mg orally every 8 hours or 875 mg orally every 12 hours may be administered.

Usual Adult Dose of Amoxicillin and Clavulanate potassium for Pneumonia:

Immediate release tablets: 500 mg orally every 8 hours or 875 mg orally every 12 hours

The duration of therapy for pneumococcal pneumonia is 7 to 10 days. Pneumonia caused by other organisms may require up to 21 days of therapy.

Extended release tablets: 2 g (2 tablets) orally every 12 hours for 7 to 10 days for community-acquired pneumonia

Usual Adult Dose for Pyelonephritis:

250 mg orally every 8 hours or 500 mg orally every 12 hours for 14 days

For more severe infections, 500 mg orally every 8 hours or 875 mg orally every 12 hours may be administered.

Usual Adult Dose of Amoxicillin and Clavulanate potassium for Sinusitis:

Immediate release tablets: 250 mg orally every 8 hours or 500 mg orally every 12 hours for 10 to 14 days

For more severe infections, 500 mg orally every 8 hours or 875 mg orally every 12 hours may be administered. Longer courses of therapy, sometimes 3 or 4 weeks, may be required for refractory or recurrent cases.

Extended release tablets: 2 g (2 tablets) orally every 12 hours for 10 days

Usual Adult Dose for Skin or Soft Tissue Infection:

250 mg orally every 8 hours or 500 mg orally every 12 hours for 7 days, or for 3 days following resolution of acute inflammation

For more severe infections, 500 mg orally every 8 hours or 875 mg orally every 12 hours may be administered. For more severe infections, such as diabetic soft tissue infections, 14 to 21 days of therapy may be required.

Usual Adult Dose of Amoxicillin and Clavulanate potassium for Upper Respiratory Tract Infection:

250 mg orally every 8 hours or 500 mg orally every 12 hours for 10 days

For more severe infections, 500 mg orally every 8 hours or 875 mg orally every 12 hours may be administered.

Usual Adult Dose for Urinary Tract Infection:

250 mg orally every 8 hours or 500 mg orally every 12 hours for 3 to 7 days

For more severe infections, 500 mg orally every 8 hours or 875 mg orally every 12 hours may be administered.

Usual Pediatric Dose of Amoxicillin and Clavulanate potassium for Otitis Media:

Less than 12 weeks:
125 mg/5 mL oral suspension: 15 mg/kg orally every 12 hours for 10 days

3 months (12 weeks) or older:
Less than 40 kg:
125 mg/5 mL or 250 mg/5 mL oral suspension: 6.67 to 13.33 mg/kg orally every 8 hours for 10 days
200 mg/5 mL or 400 mg/5 mL oral suspension or chewable tablets: 12.5 to 22.5 mg/kg orally every 12 hours for 10 days

40 kg or more:
Immediate release tablets: 250 mg orally every 8 hours or 500 mg orally every 12 hours; for more severe infections, 500 mg orally every 8 hours or 875 mg orally every 12 hours may be administered

Recurrent or persistent acute otitis media:
600 mg/5 mL oral suspension:
3 months or older:
Less than 40 kg: 45 mg/kg orally every 12 hours for 10 days
40 kg or more: Data not available; other formulations are recommended

Usual Pediatric Dose for Pneumonia:

Less than 12 weeks:
125 mg/5 mL oral suspension: 15 mg/kg orally every 12 hours

3 months (12 weeks) or older:
Less than 40 kg:
125 mg/5 mL or 250 mg/5 mL oral suspension: 6.67 to 13.33 mg/kg orally every 8 hours
200 mg/5 mL or 400 mg/5 mL oral suspension or chewable tablets: 12.5 to 22.5 mg/kg orally every 12 hours

40 kg or more:
Immediate release tablets: 500 mg orally every 8 hours or 875 mg orally every 12 hours
Extended release tablets: 2 g (2 tablets) orally every 12 hours for 7 to 10 days for community-acquired pneumonia

Usual Pediatric Dose of Amoxicillin and Clavulanate potassium for Sinusitis:

Less than 12 weeks:
125 mg/5 mL oral suspension: 15 mg/kg orally every 12 hours

3 months (12 weeks) or older:
Less than 40 kg:
125 mg/5 mL or 250 mg/5 mL oral suspension: 6.67 to 13.33 mg/kg orally every 8 hours
200 mg/5 mL or 400 mg/5 mL oral suspension or chewable tablets: 12.5 to 22.5 mg/kg orally every 12 hours
600 mg/5 mL oral suspension: 45 mg/kg orally every 12 hours

40 kg or more:
Immediate release tablets: 250 mg orally every 8 hours or 500 mg orally every 12 hours; for more severe infections, 500 mg orally every 8 hours or 875 mg orally every 12 hours may be administered

Extended release tablets: 2 g (2 tablets) orally every 12 hours for 10 days

Usual Pediatric Dose for Bacterial Infection:

Less than 12 weeks:
125 mg/5 mL oral suspension: 15 mg/kg orally every 12 hours

3 months (12 weeks) or older:
Less than 40 kg:
125 mg/5 mL or 250 mg/5 mL oral suspension: 6.67 to 13.33 mg/kg orally every 8 hours
200 mg/5 mL or 400 mg/5 mL oral suspension or chewable tablets: 12.5 to 22.5 mg/kg orally every 12 hours

40 kg or more:
Immediate release tablets: 250 mg orally every 8 hours or 500 mg orally every 12 hours; for more severe infections, 500 mg orally every 8 hours or 875 mg orally every 12 hours may be administered

Usual Pediatric Dose for of Amoxicillin and Clavulanate potassium Urinary Tract Infection:

Less than 12 weeks:
125 mg/5 mL oral suspension: 15 mg/kg orally every 12 hours

3 months (12 weeks) or older:
Less than 40 kg:
125 mg/5 mL or 250 mg/5 mL oral suspension: 6.67 to 13.33 mg/kg orally every 8 hours
200 mg/5 mL or 400 mg/5 mL oral suspension or chewable tablets: 12.5 to 22.5 mg/kg orally every 12 hours

40 kg or more:
Immediate release tablets: 250 mg orally every 8 hours or 500 mg orally every 12 hours; for more severe infections, 500 mg orally every 8 hours or 875 mg orally every 12 hours may be administered

Usual Pediatric Dose for Skin and Structure Infection:

Less than 12 weeks:
125 mg/5 mL oral suspension: 15 mg/kg orally every 12 hours

3 months (12 weeks) or older:
Less than 40 kg:
125 mg/5 mL or 250 mg/5 mL oral suspension: 6.67 to 13.33 mg/kg orally every 8 hours
200 mg/5 mL or 400 mg/5 mL oral suspension or chewable tablets: 12.5 to 22.5 mg/kg orally every 12 hours

40 kg or more:
Immediate release tablets: 250 mg orally every 8 hours or 500 mg orally every 12 hours; for more severe infections, 500 mg orally every 8 hours or 875 mg orally every 12 hours may be administered

Usual Pediatric Dose for Melioidosis:

8 years or younger: Amoxicillin-clavulanate 30 mg/kg-15 mg/kg per day plus amoxicillin 30 mg/kg/day are recommended after an initial 10 days of parenteral antibiotic therapy

Duration: 20 weeks

Tell your doctor about all your current medicines and any you start or stop using, especially:

• allopurinol;

• probenecid; or

• a blood thinner - warfarin, Coumadin, Jantoven.

This list is not complete. Other drugs may interact with amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Not all possible interactions are listed in this medication guide.