Amoxil 250mg Syrup

The Amoxil syrup contains Amoxicillin (250mg) used to treat conditions like bacterial infection, urinary tract infections, sinus infections, bone and joint infections, respiratory tract infections. Amoxicillin is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that produces bactericidal activity and is effective against Gram-positive and Gram-negative microorganisms. This bacterial infection mainly targets the lungs, ear, nasal sinus, urinary tract, and skin infections. This medicine is not used for common flu and cold symptoms that occur due to viral infections. This medicine is commonly prescribed for cough and colds caused by bacterial infections.

It is used in the treatment of the following conditions as Bacterial infections, lower and upper respiratory tract infections, urinary tract infections, soft tissue skin, and dental infections

Bacterial infections:

Bacterial infection occurs when bacteria enter your body and start multiplying which may cause tissue damage and make you sick. Mostly it is caused by Staphylococcus and Streptococcus organisms. The bacterial diseases are cholera, bacterial meningitis, tetanus, gonorrhea, pneumonia, and syphilis. Symptoms include fever, chills, and sweats, inflamed lymph nodes, headache, diarrhea, abdominal pain

Urinary tract infection

It is a type of infection that affects the urethra, kidneys, and bladder. It is caused by Escherichia coli (E.coli). Symptoms include abdominal pain, frequent urination, dysuria, blood in urine, foul-smell while urinating

Acute bronchitis

It is a viral infection that causes inflammation in the bronchial tubes. It is mostly caused by rhinovirus, adenovirus, influenza A and B, and parainfluenza virus. Symptoms include cough, fatigue, breathing difficulty, fever and chills, and chest discomfort.

Lower respiratory tract infections:

Infection in the lungs especially in the lower airways Common infections are Bronchiolitis and Pneumonia which are caused by Streptococcus pneumonia. Symptoms include runny nose, dry cough, sore throat, low-grade fever, and headache.

Acute sinusitis

It is also called acute rhinosinusitis.  It is an inflammation inside your nose which is called sinusitis. It is usually caused by the common cold, or by any viral or bacterial infection. Symptoms include runny nose, postnasal drainage, congestion, swelling around your eyes, ear pressure, headache, cough, bad breath, fatigue, and fever.

Ear, Nose and Throat infection:

Ear, Nose, and Throat infection includes Tonsillitis, Ear infections, Sinus infections.

Tonsillitis:

Inflammation of tonsils is called tonsillitis which causes server throat pain and is caused by Streptococcus pyogenic. Symptoms include inflamed tonsils, sore throat, difficulty in swallowing, bad breath, headache, and inflamed lymph nodes

Ear infection:

It usually occurs when the bacterial or viral infection affects your middle ears. It is caused by colds, sinus infections, smoking, allergies, and inflamed adenosis. Symptoms include pain, hearing loss, pus-like drainage.

Genitourinary tract infection

It is a type of infection that affects the urethra, kidneys, and bladder. It is caused by Escherichia coli (E.coli). Symptoms include abdominal pain, frequent urination, dysuria, blood in urine, foul-smell while urinating

Helicobacter pylori infection:

It is a type of bacterial infection that enters our body and lives in the digestive tract. Mostly it is caused by peptic ulcers. Symptoms include loss of appetite, bloating, weight loss, frequent burning, abdominal pain, and nausea.

Skin infection

It is usually caused by bacteria, fungi, viruses, and parasites. Common skin infection includes cellulitis, impetigo. Symptoms include red skin, blisters, swelling, pain, red spots, and tenderness

 Amoxil syrup is prescribed in the following indications such Bacterial infections, lower and upper respiratory tract infections, urinary tract infections, soft tissue skin, and dental infections

The Amoxil syrup contains Amoxicillin is a penicillin derivative that has a bactericidal effect which produces its action by killing the bacterial cell wall which is needed for the multiplication of bacteria.

The Amoxil syrup contains Amoxicillin is a penicillin derivative that has a bactericidal effect which produces its action by killing the bacterial cell wall which is needed for the multiplication of bacteria.

• Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to penicillins, cephalosporins, and Carbapenems
• The use of this medicine increases the risk of developing bacterial or fungal superinfections
• The use of this medicine may cause anaphylaxis and clostridium difficile associated diarrhea

• Anaphylaxis
• Liver enzymes elevation
• Mucocutaneous candidiasis
• Diarrhea
• Headache
• Nausea and vomiting
• Rash
• Pseudomembranous colitis
• Serum sickness-like reactions

• I have been diagnosed as an allergic person to penicillin, can I take Amoxil syrup?

No, if you have a penicillin allergy don't consume this medicine it may worsen your condition. Be your physician informed about your allergies.

• Do I have a chance of getting an allergic reaction later?

A late allergic reaction includes rashes, fever, joint pains, and enlargement of the lymph nodes, under the arms, which occurs in 7-12 days.

• Whether Amoxil syrup will cause drowsiness for me?

No, the use of this capsule does not cause drowsiness. Kindly consult with the doctor if you have experienced any effects.

Alcohol

Consuming alcohol is considered unsafe while you are receiving this treatment. Kindly consult with your doctor.

Driving or operating machinery

Yes, it is considered unsafe to drive because it may produce dizziness and fits which affect your ability to drive. Kindly consult with your doctor.

Pregnancy

The use of this medicine is considered safe during pregnancy because it does not produce any harmful effects. Kindly consult with your doctor

Breast Feeding

The use of this medicine is considered safe during breastfeeding because it does not excrete via breast milk. Kindly consult with your doctor

Kidney Problem

The medicine should be used with caution in patients with renal impairment. The use of this medicine required dose modification. Kindly consult with your doctor.

Liver Disease

The medicine should be used with caution in patients with severe liver impairment. The use of this medicine required dose modification. Kindly consult with your doctor.

The Syrup is taken orally with or without food. Shake well before using this syrup. Follow the direction mentioned within the label if you probably did not understand the appliance kindly ask your doctor or pharmacist to elucidate in detail. Do not withdraw the medicine when you feel better kindly complete the course of treatment to avoid reoccurrence.

It is considered to be safe to use this medicine in an adult patient if the medicine is prescribed by a doctor. Kindly consult with your doctor.

It is considered to be safe to use this medicine in children. Kindly consult with your doctor.

Amoxil syrup should be used with caution in patients with an elderly age group, which leads to developing further medical problems, leads to worsening the patient's health conditions. Kindly consult with your doctor. Dose modification or replacement is required based on the medical conditions of the patient.

• Therapy should be administered with caution if you have a history of penicillin allergy
• The use of this drug should be avoided in patients with infectious mononucleosis because it may increase the risk of developing an erythematous skin rash
• The use of this drug may cause clostridium difficile associated diarrhea
• Therapy should be administered with caution in patients with a history of hepatic impairment,  and hypatic dysfunction

• You have a history of gastrointestinal disease
• You are not responding to the treatment
• You have experienced any allergic reaction like rashes and itching

The Amoxil syrup contains Amoxicillin used to treat conditions like bacterial infections, urinary tract infections, sinus infections, bone and joint infections, respiratory tract infections. Amoxicillin is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that produces bactericidal activity and is effective against Gram-positive and Gram-negative microorganisms.

Drug-Drug Interaction

BCG vaccine live

The use of this drug is contraindicated because the use of Amoxicillin decreases the effect of the BCG vaccine live by pharmacodynamic synergism

Demeclocycline

Use alternative drugs because the use of demeclocycline decreases the effect of Amoxicillin by pharmacodynamic antagonism

Mycophenolate

Use alternative drugs because the use of Amoxicillin will decrease the effect of mycophenolate by other

Acyclovir

Therapy should be administered with caution because the combination of this drug either increases the level of the other by decreasing renal clearance.

Aspirin

Therapy should be administered with caution because the combination of this drug either increases the level of the other by plasma protein binding

Probenecid

Probenecid reduces the renal tubular elimination of Amoxicillin. The combined use of Amoxicillin and probenecid may cause increased and long-term increased blood levels of Amoxicillin.

Oral Anticoagulants

An abnormal increase in prothrombin time has been found in patients taking Amoxicillin and oral anticoagulants. Adequate monitoring should be taken when anticoagulants are prescribed together. Adjustments in the dose of oral anticoagulants may be needed to sustain the desired level of anticoagulation.

Drug-Food Interaction

Information regarding the food interaction is not available. Kindly consult with your doctor.

Drug-Disease Interaction

Diabetes:

The use of this drug may produce false-positive reactions when you are testing for glucose levels in your urine. So, it is recommended to do the glucose test by the enzymatic glucose oxidase reaction

Renal dysfunction:

The serum concentration of beta-lactam antibiotics increases the half-life in a patient with impaired renal functions. Depending upon your renal function dose should be adjusted

Hemodialysis:

During Hemodialysis penicillin antibiotics get removed from the body. So doses should be rescheduled after the dialysis process

Mononucleosis:

Amoxicillin should not be used in patients with mononucleosis because they develop pruritic erythematous maculopapular skin rash which occurs after 5-10 days of therapy

Take the medicine as directed by the doctor don’t overdose on the medicine. If you have taken an overdose of this medicine immediately meet the doctor and rush to the nearby hospital.

Take the medicine as directed by the doctor. Do not skip the medicine, if you forgot to take the medicine or missed the dose. It is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Don’t take the extra dose take the regular dose immediately. Don’t use the two-dose at one time (Double Dose).

• Stored at 10-30°C room temperature.
• Protect from light and heat.
• Keep away from children and pets. Otherwise, it becomes toxic to them.
• Disposed of properly in a suitable bag

Amoxicillin oral syrup is the first-line antibiotic for a wide range of bacterial infections in different parts of the body for children. It can cause interactions if having allergic penicillin drugs are in the past. It can be used in treating stomach ulcers along with a combination of other drugs, must be used in caution if having allergic to cephalosporins.