Amoxicillin
Brand: Amoxil
No boxed warning on the current FDA label.
- Caution
- Serious allergic reactions: screen for penicillin allergy; rash is common with mononucleosis.
- Storage
- Reconstituted suspension: refrigeration preferred, discard after 14 days, shake well.
Common side effects
- Diarrhea
- Nausea
- Rash
- Stomach upset
- Yeast infection
- Liver injury
Key interactions
- Probenecid raises its blood levels
- Caution with allopurinol (rash risk)
Counseling points
- Finish the full course as prescribed
- Report rash, hives, or trouble breathing
- May take with or without food
- Report severe or bloody diarrhea
- Shake liquid form well before use
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