Trimox Capsules
Chemical Name:
AMOXICILLIN (a-mox-i-SILL-in)
Common Trimox uses
This medicine is a
penicillin antibiotic
used to treat
bacterial infections.
Before using Trimox
Some medicines or
medical conditions may
interact with this
medicine. INFORM YOUR
DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST
of all prescription
and over-the-counter
medicine that you are
taking. DO NOT TAKE
THIS MEDICINE if you
are also taking
tetracycline
antibiotics.
ADDITIONAL MONITORING
OF YOUR DOSE OR
CONDITION may be
needed if you are
taking birth control
pills, "blood
thinners",
methotrexate, or
injectable
aminoglycosides.
Inform your doctor of
any other medical
conditions including
mononucleosis,
allergies, pregnancy,
or breast-feeding.
Contact your doctor or
pharmacist if you have
any questions or
concerns about taking
this medicine.
Trimox Directions
Follow the directions
for using this
medicine provided by
your doctor. This
medicine may be taken
on an empty stomach or
with food. STORE THIS
MEDICINE at room
temperature, away from
heat and light. TO
CLEAR UP YOUR
INFECTION COMPLETELY,
continue taking this
medicine for the full
course of treatment
even if you feel
better in a few days.
Do not miss any doses.
IF YOU MISS A DOSE OF
THIS MEDICINE, take it
as soon as possible.
If it is almost time
for your next dose,
skip the missed dose
and go back to your
regular dosing
schedule. Do not take
2 doses at once.
Trimox Cautions
DO NOT TAKE THIS
MEDICINE IF YOU HAVE
HAD A SEVERE ALLERGIC
REACTION to a
penicillin antibiotic
(such as amoxicillin,
ampicillin) or a
cephalosporin
antibiotic (such as
Ceclor, Keflex, Ceftin,
Duricef). A severe
reaction includes a
severe rash, hives,
breathing
difficulties, or
dizziness. If you have
a question about
whether you are
allergic to this
medicine, contact your
doctor or pharmacist.
IF YOU EXPERIENCE
difficulty breathing
or tightness of chest;
swelling of eyelids,
face, or lips; or
develop a rash or
hives, tell your
doctor immediately. Do
not take any more of
this medicine unless
your doctor tells you
to do so. IF MODERATE
TO SEVERE DIARRHEA
OCCURS during or after
treatment with this
medicine, check with
your doctor or
pharmacist. Do not
treat it with
non-prescription
(over-the-counter)
medicines. FOR WOMEN
TAKING BIRTH CONTROL
PILLS, this medicine
may decrease the
effectiveness of your
birth control pills.
To prevent pregnancy,
use an additional form
of birth control. THIS
MEDICINE IS EXCRETED
IN BREAST MILK. IF YOU
ARE OR WILL BE
BREAST-FEEDING while
you are using this
medicine, check with
your doctor or
pharmacist to discuss
the risks to your
baby. IF YOU HAVE
DIABETES, this
medicine may cause
false test results
with some urine
glucose tests. Check
with your doctor
before you adjust the
dose of your diabetes
medicine or change
your diet.
Possible Trimox
Side Effects
SIDE EFFECTS of Trimox, that may
go away during
treatment, include
nausea, vomiting, mild
diarrhea, or
irritation of mouth or
throat. If they
continue or are
bothersome, check with
your doctor. CHECK
WITH YOUR DOCTOR AS
SOON AS POSSIBLE if
you experience vaginal
irritation or
discharge. AN ALLERGIC
REACTION to this
medicine is unlikely,
but seek immediate
medical attention if
it occurs. Symptoms of
an allergic reaction
include rash, itching,
swelling, dizziness,
or trouble breathing.
If you notice other
effects not listed
above, contact your
doctor, nurse, or
pharmacist.
Trimox Drug interactions
Drug interactions can
result in unwanted
side effects or
prevent a medicine
from doing its job.
Use our drug
interaction checker to
find out if your
medicines interact
with each other.
Check drug
interactions
If you take too
much Trimox
If overdose is
suspected, contact
your local poison
control center or
emergency room
immediately. Symptoms
of overdose may
include nausea,
vomiting, and
diarrhea.
Additional
Trimox information
If your symptoms do
not improve within a
few days or if they
become worse, check
with your doctor. DO
NOT SHARE THIS
MEDICINE with others
for whom it was not
prescribed. DO NOT USE
THIS MEDICINE for
other health
conditions. KEEP THIS
MEDICINE out of the
reach of children.
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