Amoxil
Amoxicillin · 500 mg · capsule
Amoxil details
- Active ingredient
- Amoxicillin
- Strength
- 500 mg
- Form
- capsule
- Drug class
- Penicillin antibiotic
- Manufacturer
- GSK Pakistan
- Registered in
- Pakistan
How does Amoxil work?
Breaks down the bacterial cell wall as bacteria try to divide, causing them to rupture. Human cells have no cell wall, so the drug is highly selective for bacteria.
How to take Amoxil
Space doses evenly through the day and finish the full course. Can usually be taken with or without food.
Always follow the dose printed on your pack or given by your prescriber — it can differ from the general guidance above.
Common side effects
- • Diarrhoea
- • Nausea
- • Mild rash
- • Thrush
Seek medical advice
- • Severe allergic reaction — swelling of face or throat, difficulty breathing
- • Severe or bloody diarrhoea
- • Widespread blistering rash
Who should be careful with Amoxil?
- •Any previous penicillin allergy — tell your doctor before taking
- •Kidney impairment
- •Glandular fever — rash is common
Amoxil interactions
- •Methotrexate
- •Oral typhoid vaccine
- •Allopurinol — increased rash risk
This is not a complete list. Tell your pharmacist about every medicine and supplement you take.
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Frequently asked questions about Amoxil
What is Amoxil used for?
Amoxil contains Amoxicillin, a Penicillin antibiotic. Check the package insert for the approved indications in Pakistan.
How does Amoxil work?
Breaks down the bacterial cell wall as bacteria try to divide, causing them to rupture. Human cells have no cell wall, so the drug is highly selective for bacteria.
How should I take Amoxil?
Space doses evenly through the day and finish the full course. Can usually be taken with or without food. Always follow the dose on your pack or from your prescriber.
What are the side effects of Amoxil?
Common: Diarrhoea, Nausea, Mild rash, Thrush. Seek medical advice for: Severe allergic reaction — swelling of face or throat, difficulty breathing; Severe or bloody diarrhoea; Widespread blistering rash.
Is Amoxil available over the counter in Pakistan?
Amoxil is normally supplied on prescription in Pakistan. Speak to a doctor or pharmacist.
What are the alternatives to Amoxil?
Other brands containing the same active ingredient in Pakistan include Augmentin, Calamox. They are not always interchangeable — check with a pharmacist.
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