Tips For Using Amoxicillin

Next up in the list of things to know about Amoxicillin is tips for using it. The doses should be spaced out evenly throughout the day. If you take it three times a day, you might take it in the morning, in the middle of the day, and at night. Amoxicillin can be taken either before or after food. Amoxicillin capsules should be consumed whole together with water. Never eat them or break them.

• Exactly as instructed, take. Depending on the infection being treated, amoxicillin is often given every eight to twelve hours. Complete the amoxicillin treatment as directed by your doctor.
• Both with and without meals are acceptable.
• If you have trouble swallowing capsules, there are also oral suspensions and chewable pills available.
• If you have any difficulty breathing, throat tightness, or swelling, call 911.
• If you get considerable or continuous diarrhea or a rash, consult your doctor.
• Your doctor might need to routinely request blood tests and assess your kidney and liver function if you're taking amoxicillin for a prolonged period of time.
• After three months, if you are taking amoxicillin for gonorrhea, you might require a follow-up test for STDs (such syphilis).

Your pharmacist will typically provide extra liquid amoxicillin for you if you or your child needs it. A plastic syringe or spoon will be sent with the medication to assist you in measuring the proper dosage. Ask your pharmacist for one if you don't already have one. A kitchen teaspoon will not accurately measure the amount, so avoid using one.