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Manufacturer
Aurobindo Pharma Limited
ATC Code
J01CA04
Source
OPENFDA_NDC
This medication is a penicillin-like , β-lactam antibiotic. It is used to treat bacterial infections caused by susceptible microorganisms. It prevents the bacterial growth and is used in the treatment of a number of infections such as
pneumonia
,
bronchitis
,
gonorrhea
, and infections of the ears, nose, throat, urinary tract, and skin.
⚠️ Warnings
• Caution should be exercised in patients with history of kidney disease, allergies,
asthma
, hay fever, hives, any allergy to any other penicillin antibiotic/cephalosporins, who are taking other medications, elderly, children, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
• It may cause dizziness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication.
• Take full course of treatment.
• Avoid long-term use of this medication; otherwise it may cause secondary infection.
• Patient may experience stomach pain, severe diarrhea, blood in stool; if it so consult with your doctor.
• Monitor liver function, kidney function and complete blood cell counts regularly while taking this medication.
• Amoxicillin can make birth control pills less effective, therefore using a non-hormone method of birth control is recommended while on amoxicillin.