| Brand Name | Trimox |
| Generic Name | Amoxicillin |
| Drug Class | Aminopenicillins |
| Availability | Prescription only |
| Manufacturer | Elisa Biotech Pvt. Ltd. |
| Indications | Trimox is used to treat many different types of infection caused by bacteria, such as tonsillitis, bronchitis, pneumonia, gonorrhea, and infections of the ear, nose, throat, skin, or urinary tract. |
| Type | Tablet |
| Doses | 250mg |
| Route | Oral |
| Side Effects | Diarrhea that is watery or bloody;fever, swollen gums, painful mouth sores, pain when swallowing, skin sores, cold or flu symptoms, cough, trouble breathing;swollen glands, rash or itching, joint pain, or general ill feeling; |
| Interactions | Other drugs may interact with amoxicillin, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products |
| Overdose | Overdose symptoms may include confusion, behavior changes, a severe skin rash, urinating less than usual, or seizure |
| Missed Dose | Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. |
| Contraindications | 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. |
| Alternatives | Amoxil, Moxatag, Moxilin, Amoxicot, DisperMox |
| Co-Pay Assistance Program | Available |
| Patient Assistance Program | Available |
Amoxicillin is an antibiotic that is used to achieve a broad range of bacterial infections such as respiratory infection, ear infection, and urinary tract infection.
Amoxicillin functions by preventing the growth of bacteria by disrupting the formation of their cell wall hence killing the bacteria and preventing infection.
Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and some allergic reactions, namely rash or itching, are common side effects. There are severe allergic reactions that are considered to be severe side effects.
Amoxicillin is mostly administered as a tablet or liquid, presence or absence of food. Your healthcare provider needs to be able to get through the entire course of treatment.
Amoxicillin is also deemed to be safe in pregnancy. One must however use it when prescribed a doctor after evaluating the benefits and risks.
In case you forget to take the dose, do not do it later on unless you remember. In case it is nearly the time to take your next dosage, forget the missed dosage and proceed to take the usual schedule. Do not double up on doses.
Yes, Amoxicillin may lead to allergic reactions, mild rash on one end to severe anaphylaxis on the other end. Some medical assistance is needed in the event that you find difficulty breathing, face and throat swelling.
It is true, that Amoxicillin may react with other medications, in particular, with the blood thinners or other antibiotics. Always report to your health care provider of all the drugs taken to your treatment provider.
Amoxicillin normally commences action in a few hours up to a day although it is critical to continue with the entire prescribed time and clear off the infection completely.
One of the most prevalent results of antibiotics is diarrhea. You may call your healthcare provider in case the diarrhea becomes too serious or takes over a few days.
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