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Amoxy Plus is a prescription medicine that is available as a Capsule, Syrup, Tablet. Secondary and off-label uses of Amoxy Plus have also been mentioned below.
The right dosage of Amoxy Plus depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Some other side effects of Amoxy Plus have been listed ahead. Such side effects of Amoxy Plus normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Amoxy Plus is Safe for pregnant women and Safe for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Amoxy Plus's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Amoxy Plus is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Hepatitis, Kidney Disease, Jaundice are examples of such conditions. Some other conditions that can be affected by Amoxy Plus are listed in the contraindications section below.
Besides this, Amoxy Plus may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to the above precautions for Amoxy Plus, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Amoxy Plus is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Adult |
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Geriatric |
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Is the use of Amoxy Plus safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Amoxy Plus safely.
Is the use of Amoxy Plus safe during breastfeeding?
Amoxy Plus does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.
What is the effect of Amoxy Plus on the Kidneys?
Amoxy Plus may cause harmful effects on kidney. if you feel its having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Amoxy Plus on the Liver?
You may experience side effects on your liver after taking Amoxy Plus. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.
What is the effect of Amoxy Plus on the Heart?
Amoxy Plus has very mild side effects on the heart.
Amoxy Plus should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Amoxy Plus unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Amoxy Plus habit forming or addictive?
Amoxy Plus does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Amoxy Plus as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, Amoxy Plus is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Amoxy Plus is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Amoxy Plus
It is safe to take Amoxy Plus with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Amoxy Plus
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Amoxy Plus with alcohol will be.
Yes, Amoxy Plus can cause diarrhea by disturbing bacterial flora of the gut. It is a common side effect of this drug. However, if you are experiencing severe diarrhea after consuming this medicine inform the doctor immediately and check if you can discontinue the medicine.
Yes, Amoxy Plus can treat the sinus infection. However, a combination of Amoxy Plus and clavulanic acid is given as the first-line drug for the treatment of sinus infection. Please consult your doctor for the right line of treatment for sinus infection.
Amoxy Plus is a brand name for amoxicillin. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of medications called penicillin antibiotic. It is used in the treatment of the number of bacterial infections such as tonsillitis, pneumonia, bronchitis, gonorrhea, and infection of ear, nose, throat, skin, urinary tract. It is also used in combination with other antibiotic medications such as clarithromycin to treat stomach ulcer caused by Helicobacter pylori bacteria.
Yes, Amoxy Plus can cause yeast infection especially in women. You are recommended to inform doctor/gynaecologist if you are experiencing symptoms of yeast infections after taking this medicine.
Yes, Amoxy Plus can be taken for a cough, if it is associated with infection caused by bacteria. Please consult your doctor for the best treatment and diagnosis for cough.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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