Amoxicillin Syrup 250 mg/5 ml.

Amoxicillin Syrup 250mg/5ml is a penicillin-type antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections such as those affecting the respiratory system (e.g., ear infections, sinusitis, bronchitis, pneumonia), urinary tract infections (e.g., cystitis, kidney infections), skin and soft tissue infections, and gastrointestinal infections (eg salmonella).

1) Precautions Before Using Amoxicillin Syrup Do not use the medication in individuals with the following conditions:

• Allergy to amoxicillin or other penicillin antibiotics.
• Acute severe kidney failure.
• Epstein-Barr virus infection.
• Inform your doctor about any medical conditions, current medications, drug allergies, pregnancy status, or breastfeeding.
• Amoxicillin Syrup 250mg/5ml may cause diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and itchy rash.

2)  How to use the medication:

• Shake the medicine bottle before use.
• Give this medicine exactly as the dentist prescribed. The dose for children is worked out from body weight, so give the amount printed on the label, using the measuring spoon or syringe provided, not a kitchen spoon. Do not give more than prescribed.
• Take medicine with food.
• Complete the full course of treatment.

2.1. What to do if you miss a dose:

• Take the missed dose as soon as you remember.
• Wait at least 4-6 hours before taking the next dose.
• Do not take a double dose.

3) Precautions while using the medicine: 

• Do not take Amoxicillin Syrup 250mg/5ml with probenecid.
• Drink plenty of water.
• Consult your doctor or dentist before undergoing any surgery.

4) Potential risks from the medication: 

• Allergic reactions such as itchy rash and anaphylaxis.
• Severe, watery or bloody diarrhea, even in the weeks after finishing the medicine. If this happens, stop the medicine and contact the clinic or a doctor straight away.
• Fungal infections.

5) How to store the medicine:

• Before mixing, store the powder at room temperature. Once mixed with water, keep the bottle tightly closed, preferably in the refrigerator (do not freeze), and throw away any medicine left over 14 days after mixing, or after the number of days shown on the label.
• Keep the medicine out of reach of children.
• Store the medicine in a tightly closed container.

Note: This information is a general summary. Please read the medication label carefully before use and consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.

Amoxicillin Syrup in Dental Treatment

Why this medicine is prescribed

Amoxicillin syrup is an antibiotic in a form made for children.

An antibiotic is not a painkiller — it does not relieve pain. It is prescribed to treat an infection, or to reduce the risk of one after a dental procedure. Please give every dose, for as many days as the dentist prescribed, even after your child seems well again.

Medicine alone does not repair the tooth or the gum where the infection started — that still needs treatment.

Which dental procedures it is prescribed for

• Tooth Extraction / Swelling and Infection / Root Canal Treatment for Children — Pediatric Dentistry

If your child will not take the medicine, or if you are unsure how much to give, please contact the clinic before skipping a dose or estimating the amount yourself.