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Generic
name: Amoxicillin
Brand name: Amoxicot, Amoxil Pediatric Drops, Amoxil, Biomox, Trimox, Dispermox, Wymox
Description
Amoxicillin is an antibiotic belonging to the penicillin group of drugs, which fights bacteria in your body. Amoxicillin is used to reduce the development of drug-resistant bacteria and hence should be used only to treat or prevent infections that are proven or strongly suspected to be caused by bacteria.
Take this medication exactly as directed by your doctor. Do not take the medication more than that recommended by your doctor. If you are taking amoxicillin with clarithromycin to treat stomach ulcer, use all of your medications as directed. You may take the medicine with or without food. Shake the oral suspension (liquid) well so that the medication is mixed properly. Measure the liquid with a marked measuring spoon or medicine cup, not with a regular table spoon. You may place the liquid directly on the tongue, or you may mix it with water, milk, fruit juice, or ginger ale. The chewable tablet should be chewed before you swallow it. The dispersible tablet should be put in atleast 2 teaspoons of water to dissolve it. After the tablet has completely broken apart, drink all of it right away after its been mixed completely in water.
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