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Latest prescription information about Amoxicillin. Learn how to pronounce the drug’s name, its indications, dosage, how to take, when to take, when not to take, side effects, special precautions, its storage instructions and warnings if any when taken during pregnancy. Also listed are the International and Indian trade name(s) of the drug and its price list.
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Generic Name : Amoxicillin
Pronunciation : a mox i sill' in
Therapeutic Classification : antibiotics
Trade Name(s): 
India- Abcloxx Cap, Acl Enteric-Coated Tab, Actimox Cap, Actimox Dispertab, Adclox-D Cap, Afymox-Dt Dispertab, Alclox-D Cap, Aldico Cap, Aldico Dispertab, Aldico Tab, Alexi-Dx Cap, Allmox Cap, Allmox Inj Vial, Allmox P-Tab, Allmox Dry Syr, Allmox Tab, Alnaclox Cap, Alnaclox-Kid Tab, Alnaclox-Lb Kid Tab, Alnaclox-Lb Tab, Alnamox Cap, Alnamox Dispertab, Amclosym Cap, Amclox-Dl Cap, Amdiclox Cap, Amoclox-D Cap, Amolac 250 Cap, Amolac 500 Cap, Amosym Cap, Amosym Dry Syr, Amox Cap, Amox-250 Dt Dispertab, Amox-Ar Tab, Amoxil Cap, Amoxil Dry Syr, Amoxinga Cap, Amoxinga Dispertab, Amoxinga P-Tab, Amoxinga Syr, Amoxipen Cap, Amoxipen Syr, Amoxivan Cap, Amox-Lb Tab, Amoxybid Cap, Amoxybid Dry Syr, Amoxydase Cap, Amoxydase Forte Cap, Amoxyn Dispertab, Amoxyn P-Tab, Amoxyn Tab, Amoxypen Cap, Amoxypen Dispertab, Amoxypen Dry Syr, Amoxytek-D Cap, Ampoxin Plus Cap, Amyn Cap, Amyn Dispertab, Amyn Dry Syr, Amyn P-Tab, Amyrcl Dry Syr, Anthoxin Dispertab, Antimox Kidtab, Apimox 250 Cap, Apimox 250 Dispertab, Apimox Dry Syr, Apimox Kid Tab, Arimox-D Cap, Aristomox Cap, Aristomox Dry Syr, Aristomox P-Tab, Atmox Cap, Atmox Dispertab, Atmox Syr, Axcel Cap, Axl-250 Dispertab, Axl-500 Cap, Baxin-D-Lb+ Cap, Betacillin Cap, Betacillin Dispertab, Betadac-Dc Cap, Betaloc-Dc Cap, Betmox Dispertab, Betmox Tab, Bicil Tab, Bicil-P Tab, Big Mox Cap, Bilin-Lb Cap, Biolexi Cap, Biomox Dispertab, Biomoxil Cap, Biomoxil Dispertab, Biomoxil Drops, Biomoxil Dry Syr, Biomoxil Lb Dry Syr, Biomoxil P-Tab, Biomoxil Tab Dispertab, Biomoxil Tab Tab, Bitamox Cap, Bitamox Syr, Bitamox Tab, Blismox Cap, Blox-Dc Cap, Blox-Lb Cap, Blumox Cap, Blumox Dispertab, Blumox-Dxl Cap, Blumox-Lb Dispertab, Blumox-Lb Dry Syr, Blumox-P Dispertab.
International- Amoxil, trimox, Moxatag, Wymox, Amoxil Pediatric Drops, trimox Pediatric Drops.
Why it is prescribed (Indications) : 
This medication is a penicillin-like antibiotic, prescribed for susceptible infections.

When it is not to be taken (Contraindications): 


Hypersensitivity.

Pregnancy Category :

A B C D X
Category B : Animal reproduction studies have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women OR Animal studies have shown an adverse effect, but adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus in any trimester.


When it is to be taken : 
Adult- PO- The recommended dose range is 0.25 to 3gm.
Child- The recommended dose is 25 mg/kg/day in divided doses every 12 hours.
How it should be taken : 
It comes as a tablet, capsule and syrup to take by mouth, with or without food.
Special Instruction : 
* Caution should be exercised in patients with history of kidney disease, allergies, asthma, hay fever, hives, any allergy, 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.
Side Effects : 
Body as a whole - Fungal infections and severe allergic reactions.
Gastrointestinal - Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, black hairy tongue and intestinal bleeding.
Hypersensitivity - Anaphylactic shock, redness of skin, skin inflammation, hives and inflammation of blood vessels.
Liver - Jaundice and liver inflammation.
Genitourinary - Crystals in urine.
Blood - Anemia, decrease in white blood cells, platelets, increase in eosinophils and bruising.
Central Nervous System - Reversible hyperactivity, agitation, anxiety, sleeplessness, confusion, convulsions, behavioral changes and dizziness.
Miscellaneous - Tooth discoloration.
Other Precautions : 
*Avoid excess dosage.
Storage Conditions : 
Store it at room temperature (20-25°C), and in an airtight container. Keep away from children.

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