Amoxicillin 500 mg Capsules

Generic Name: Amoxicillin

Description: Amoxicillin is a penicillin-type antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria.

Uses:

• Chest and respiratory bacterial infections.

• Dental abscesses.

• Certain ear, throat, skin, and urinary tract infections.

• H. pylori stomach infections, in combination with other medicines.

Directions:
Take only as prescribed by a doctor. Swallow the capsule whole with water, with or without food. Take doses at evenly spaced times and complete the prescribed course. Do not double a missed dose.

Safety Advice:

• Do not take if you have a serious allergy to penicillin or amoxicillin.

• Inform your doctor about kidney problems, pregnancy, breastfeeding, or other medicines.

• Common side effects include nausea, diarrhea, and skin rash.

• Seek emergency medical care for difficulty breathing, swelling of the face or throat, or a severe allergic reaction.

• Contact a doctor for severe or bloody diarrhea.

Important: Amoxicillin treats bacterial infections, not viral illnesses such as the common cold or flu. Use this medicine only under medical supervision.