What is a amoxicillin used for?
Amoxicillin is a penicillin antibiotic. It is used to treat bacterial infections, such as chest infections (including pneumonia) and dental abscesses. It can also be used together with other antibiotics and medicines to treat stomach ulcers.
What are side effects of amoxicillin?
Side Effects
- Abdominal or stomach cramps or tenderness.
- back, leg, or stomach pains.
- black, tarry stools.
- blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin.
- bloating.
- blood in the urine.
- bloody nose.
- chest pain.
Can amoxicillin make you sleepy?
When taking amoxicillin to combat an infection, it’s normal to feel tired. However, if you’re excessively tired to the point of feeling weak, faint, or struggling to stay awake, get medical attention.
Can you take ibuprofen with amoxicillin?
Painkillers. It’s fine to take over-the-counter painkillers such as paracetamol, ibuprofen or aspirin while you’re taking amoxicillin, assuming these are appropriate for you.
What is trimox used to treat?
Trimox (amoxicillin) is a penicillin antibiotic that fights bacteria. 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.
Can amoxicillin and trimox be taken together?
Amoxicillin is also sometimes used together with another antibiotic called clarithromycin (Biaxin) to treat stomach ulcers caused by Helicobacter pylori infection. This combination is sometimes used with a stomach acid reducer called lansoprazole (Prevacid). Trimox may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Is there a generic version of trimox?
The Trimox brand name has been discontinued in the U.S. If generic versions of this product have been approved by the FDA, there may be generic equivalents available. What is Trimox? Trimox (amoxicillin) is a penicillin antibiotic that fights bacteria.
How do you measure the dose of trimox?
Measure liquid Trimox medicine with the dosing syringe provided, or with a special dose-measuring spoon or medicine cup. If you do not have a dose-measuring device, ask your pharmacist for one.