Amoxicillin Suspension

What do I need to tell my doctor BEFORE I take Amoxicillin Suspension?

• If you have an allergy to amoxicillin, any penicillin, or any other part of amoxicillin suspension.
• If you are allergic to amoxicillin suspension; any part of amoxicillin suspension; or any other drugs, foods, or substances. Tell your doctor about the allergy and what signs you had.
• If you have mono.

This is not a list of all drugs or health problems that interact with amoxicillin suspension.

Tell your doctor and pharmacist about all of your drugs (prescription or OTC, natural products, vitamins) and health problems. You must check to make sure that it is safe for you to take amoxicillin suspension with all of your drugs and health problems. Do not start, stop, or change the dose of any drug without checking with your doctor.

What are some things I need to know or do while I take Amoxicillin Suspension?

• • Tell all of your health care providers that you take amoxicillin suspension. This includes your doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and dentists.
  • Very bad and sometimes deadly allergic side effects have rarely happened. Talk with your doctor.
  • Have your blood work checked if you are on amoxicillin suspension for a long time. Talk with your doctor.
  • This medicine may affect certain lab tests. Tell all of your health care providers and lab workers that you take amoxicillin suspension.
  • If you have high blood sugar (diabetes) and test your urine glucose, talk with your doctor to find out which tests are best to use.
  • Do not use longer than you have been told. A second infection may happen.
  • Birth control pills and other hormone-based birth control may not work as well to prevent pregnancy. Use some other kind of birth control also like a condom when taking amoxicillin suspension.
  • Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan on getting pregnant, or are breast-feeding. You will need to talk about the benefits and risks to you and the baby.

How is this medicine (Amoxicillin Suspension) best taken?

Use amoxicillin suspension as ordered by your doctor. Read all information given to you. Follow all instructions closely.

• • Take with or without food. Take with food if it causes an upset stomach.
  • Shake well before use.
  • Measure liquid doses carefully. Use the measuring device that comes with amoxicillin suspension. If there is none, ask the pharmacist for a device to measure amoxicillin suspension.
  • May be mixed with formula, milk, water, or other cold drinks. Drink right away after mixing.
  • Take amoxicillin suspension at the same time of day.
  • Keep using amoxicillin suspension as you have been told by your doctor or other health care provider, even if you feel well.

What are some side effects that I need to call my doctor about right away?

WARNING/CAUTION: Even though it may be rare, some people may have very bad and sometimes deadly side effects when taking a drug. Tell your doctor or get medical help right away if you have any of the following signs or symptoms that may be related to a very bad side effect:

• • Signs of an allergic reaction, like rash; hives; itching; red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin with or without fever; wheezing; tightness in the chest or throat; trouble breathing, swallowing, or talking; unusual hoarseness; or swelling of the mouth, face, lips, tongue, or throat.
  • Any unexplained bruising or bleeding.
  • Fever or chills.
  • Vaginal itching or discharge.
  • Diarrhea is common with antibiotics. Rarely, a severe form called C diff–associated diarrhea (CDAD) may happen. Sometimes, this has led to a deadly bowel problem (colitis). CDAD may happen during or a few months after taking antibiotics. Call your doctor right away if you have stomach pain, cramps, or very loose, watery, or bloody stools. Check with your doctor before treating diarrhea.
  • A very bad skin reaction (Stevens-Johnson syndrome/toxic epidermal necrolysis) may happen. It can cause very bad health problems that may not go away, and sometimes death. Get medical help right away if you have signs like red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin (with or without fever); red or irritated eyes; or sores in your mouth, throat, nose, or eyes.

What are some other side effects of Amoxicillin Suspension?

All drugs may cause side effects. However, many people have no side effects or only have minor side effects. Call your doctor or get medical help if any of these side effects or any other side effects bother you or do not go away:

• Upset stomach or throwing up.
• Diarrhea.
• Headache.

These are not all of the side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, call your doctor. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects.