Generic Amoxil 500mg Effectively Treats Bacterial Infections

Amoxicillin, the active constituent present in Generic Amoxil 500mg was discovered in 1958 and was approved for therapeutic use in 1972. It is recommended for treating various bacterial infections like urinary tract infection, sinusitis, tonsillitis, lower respiratory tract infection, and skin infection, etc. It comes under the pharmacological class called drugs called Aminopenicillins. It is a schedule H drug and is available on prescription at local pharmacies and internet pharmacies.

The molecular formula and the molecular weight for Amoxicillin are C16H19N3O5S and 365.40 g/mol respectively. The action of this medicine can be observed within one to two hours after taking the medicine orally. The effect of this medicine persists for about six hours. This medication does not develop drug dependence. It is incorporated in the World Health Organization’s List of Essential Medicines. It is a widely used antibacterial in children.

• Read and follow all the directions for usage carefully as given on the prescription label, before using Generic Amoxil 500mg. Call your pharmacist or physician if you have any queries regarding its use.
• Take this medication before or after meals or as suggested by your physician, generally every twelve hours.
• Drink a sufficient amount of fluids while taking Generic Amoxil 500mg unless your medical professional asks you otherwise.
• For effective results, take this medication at regularly spaced intervals.
• Never stop consuming this medication suddenly without discussing your doctor.
• Take the medication at a similar time each day for you to recall.
• Inform your physician or pharmacist if you are allergic to penicillin or cephalosporin antibacterial or if you have a history of another type of allergy.
• Also, tell your doctor if you have a history of kidney disorders/diseases, a certain kind of viral infection called infectious mononucleosis.

• Do not take any immunizations/vaccinations while on treatment with this medication as it may affect the working of live bacterial vaccines.
• During pregnancy and breastfeeding, this medication should be used only after asking a physician.
• This medication is likely to give false-positive results with certain diabetic urine testing products (cupric sulfate-type).
• Mild and temporary side effects observed after taking this medicine include pain in joints, yellowing of skin, nausea, vomiting, and heavy menstrual bleeding. Inform your healthcare provider promptly if any of these side effects aggravate or persist for an extended period of time.
• Serious but rare side effects that occur with this medication include diarrhoea, fever, and convulsions.
• It can interact with medicines such as Doxycycline, Methotrexate, Warfarin, and Ethinyl Estradiol to produce unpleasant results.
• Seek immediate care if you experience overdose symptoms such as seizures, change in behavior, or a severe skin rash.
• If you missed the dose, take it as soon as you recollect. Skip and take the next dose if it’s almost the time to consume the next dose. Do not take more than one dose at a time to make up for the missed one.