Amoxicillin ( 500 mg ) (Capsule)

Amoxicillin is a penicillin-class antibiotic used to treat infections caused by bacteria. It is commonly prescribed for infections in the respiratory tract, ears, throat, nose, and skin.

1) Precautions Before Using Amoxicillin: Do not use Amoxicillin 500 mg if you have any of the following conditions:

• Allergy to penicillin or cephalosporin antibiotics
• Epstein-Barr virus infection
• Myasthenia gravis
• Hemolytic anemia

2) How to use the medication:

• Take Amoxicillin 500 mg as directed by a doctor.
• Take it three times a day: morning, afternoon, and evening.
• Take with food.
• Adults: 250 – 500 mg every 8 hours or 500 – 875 mg every 12 hours.
• Children weighing less than 40 kg: 40 – 90 mg/kg/day divided into 2 – 3 doses, up to a maximum of 3 g/day.
• If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it is close to the time of your next dose, do not double the dose

 3) Precautions while using the medication:

• Avoid alcohol consumption while using Amoxicillin 500 mg.
• Inform your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking any other medications.
• Do not exceed the prescribed dosage.
• Keep out of reach of children.
• Continue taking this medication daily until the prescribed course is completed, even if symptoms improve, to prevent antibiotic resistance.

  4) Potential risks from the medication:

• Common side effects: diarrhea, nausea, headache, vomiting, rash.
• Serious side effects: allergic reactions, difficulty breathing, rapid heartbeat, low blood pressure.
• Risk of superinfection.

    5) How to store the medication:

• Store at room temperature.
• Keep out of reach of children.
• Store 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.