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Amoxylac is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Capsule. Secondary and off-label uses of Amoxylac have also been mentioned below.
The right dosage of Amoxylac depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
The most common side effects of Amoxylac are Flatulence, Abdominal cramp, Fever. While these are the most often observed Amoxylac side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Such side effects of Amoxylac 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.
Amoxylac's effect during pregnancy is Unknown and Unknown while nursing. In addition, Amoxylac's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Amoxylac related warnings section.
Amoxylac is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Asthma, Eczema are examples of such conditions. Other contraindications of Amoxylac have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Besides this, Amoxylac may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Amoxylac is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Amoxylac is used to treat the following -
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
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| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Is the use of Amoxylac safe for pregnant women?
No research has not been done till date on the safety of Amoxylac for pregnant women. So its effects on pregnant women are unknown.
Is the use of Amoxylac safe during breastfeeding?
No research work has been carried out till date on effect of Amoxylac on breastfeeding women. So it is not known whether taking Amoxylac will cause side effects or not.
What is the effect of Amoxylac on the Kidneys?
In the absence of any research, there are no known side effects of Amoxylac on kidneys.
What is the effect of Amoxylac on the Liver?
In the absence of any scientific study on the side effects of Amoxylac on the liver, information on safety of Amoxylac for liver is unavailable.
What is the effect of Amoxylac on the Heart?
No research work has been carried out till date on effects of Amoxylac on heart. So it is not known whether taking Amoxylac will cause side effects on heart or not.
Amoxylac should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Amoxylac unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Amoxylac habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Amoxylac has not been reported.
Interaction between Food and Amoxylac
Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Amoxylac together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Amoxylac
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Amoxylac with alcohol will be.
Yes, Amoxylac can be taken with cough medicine. Clinically no harmful drug-drug interactions have been reported between them. However, if you feel any side effects after taking these two medicines at the same time, please inform the doctor and follow his/her instructions.
Amoxylac should be ideally taken with food(a light meal). Take this medicine in the required quantity and duration as prescribed by your doctor. Discontinuing the medicine in between may promote resistant bacteria which result in a relapse of the infection. You are recommended to complete the 3 - 7-day course even after getting symptomatic relief. In case you feel any discomfort such as breathing difficulties and skin reactions while taking this medicine please inform your doctor immediately.
Rarely Amoxylac causes weight gain or loss. However, If you feel your weight is fluctuating after taking this medicine then inform to doctor right away and follow his/her instructions.
Amoxylac can be safely taken as prescribed by your doctor. Do not discontinue the medicine suddenly or take it longer than prescribed duration.
Amoxylac 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.
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US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Amoxil (amoxicillin)
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