Amoxil Amoxicillin 500 mg 12 caps

Since 1928, when the microbiologist Alexander Fleming discovered penicillin and developed antimicrobial drugs or so-called antibiotics on its basis, they have been widely used in the creation of many effective medicines that are aimed at overcoming various ailments. Very popular are broad-spectrum antibiotics, one of which is Amoxicillin.

The drug Amoxicillin contains the active substance Amoxicillin. This medication is an antimicrobial for systemic use and belongs to the group of broad-spectrum penicillins, which is an antibiotic for oral use. You can buy Amoxicillin 500 mg online in our Internet pharmacy.

Pharmacological action

Amoxicillin is an Aminopenicillin, which has an antibacterial effect that inhibits the synthesis of the cell membrane of bacteria.

Resistance to the drug occurs when microbes develop one or more mechanisms that protect them from the antimicrobial drug.

Pharmacokinetics

The absorption capacity of the drug is about 75-90%, its absorption is not affected by the concentration of food taken. The action of Amoxicillin begins 15-30 minutes, reaching peak plasma concentrations 1-2 hours after oral administration.

Amoxicillin has the property of penetration into the cerebrospinal fluid, into the inflamed membranes of the brain, through the placenta, and in a small percentage into breast milk.

The drug is excreted mainly by the kidneys with the urine, for 6 hours after administration. A small amount is excreted with the bile.

Clinical characteristics

Amoxicillin is indicated for bacterial infections in acute exacerbations of chronic bronchitis, pneumonia, otitis media, pharyngitis, upper and lower respiratory tract infections, including throat, nose, and ears.

Amoxicillin may be prescribed to prevent bacteremia (presence of bacteria in the bloodstream) following procedures associated with dental treatment; in infections of the kidneys and urogenital system; infections of the gastrointestinal tract; in inflammation of the inner lining of the heart.

Contraindications

Contraindications include strong sensitivity to the drug; individual allergic reactions; lymphatic-type reactions; infectious mononucleosis.

Amoxicillin should not be taken by pregnant women, except in cases when the risk of health hazards exceeds the risk of the drug's effect on pregnancy and fetal development.

If you have at least one contraindication, you should not order Amoxicillin over the counter. 

Side effects

During Amoxicillin treatment, patients may experience mild to severe adverse reactions:

• Kidney disease and inflammation of the kidney tissue and tubules
• Skin rashes, dermatitis, itching, urticaria
• Dizziness, seizures, nausea, vomiting, flatulence
• Loss of appetite, discoloration of teeth and tongue, impaired taste, hyperreactivity, meningitis, state of general weakness
• Fever, laryngeal edema, angioneurotic edema, anaphylactic shock, allergic inflammation
• Superinfections, leukopenia, neutropenia, anemia, increased bleeding time and prothrombin index
• Oral or vaginal candidiasis may occur with prolonged and repeated use of the drug

Usage and Dosage

If you want to buy Amoxicillin online, be sure to consult your doctor about the dosage. Do not self-medicate, especially in the case of antibiotics.

When the diagnosis is established, dosages are used, which depend on the sensitivity of microorganisms and the severity of the disease.

In infections caused by Streptococcus bacteria, in the treatment of local infectious lesions, and in severe infections, the duration of Amoxicillin administration is determined by the clinical picture of the disease and continues for another 2 days after symptoms disappear, but no longer than 10 days.

In adults, depending on the disease, the drug is taken 2-3 g per day, dividing the dose into 2-3 doses, but with an interval between doses of at least 8 hours.

Children over 12 years of age with body mass over 40 kg – 250-500 mg per day, and children under 40 kg – 40-90 mg in three doses.

In infections of the urogenital tract, 3g per day in 2 doses with an interval of 10-12 hours.

For severe or recurrent respiratory tract infections, 3 g twice a day.

To prevent endocarditis during surgery, if general anesthesia is not provided, give 3g Amoxicillin one hour before surgery.

For patients with functional impairment of the kidneys, the dose is reduced and no short course of treatment with a single dose of 3g is used.

If you do not know how many Amoxicillin 500 mg packs you need to buy online, text us the dosage and the duration of treatment. Our consulting pharmacists will calculate the number of packs.

Features of usage

Prolonged use of Amoxicillin may result in increased growth of some microorganisms insensitive to the drug. Careful monitoring of the patient is necessary to prevent superinfection. The occurrence of severe allergic reactions, including anaphylactic shock, is extremely rare, but if they occur it is essential to carry out urgent treatment measures: intravenous adrenaline and then antihistamines. If necessary, apply artificial respiration and oxygen.

Overdose

In case of overdose, specific symptoms usually do not appear, but an increase in side effects is possible. In such cases, gastric lavage is performed and sorbent preparations are used.

If high doses were used, symptomatic treatment and hemodialysis are recommended. Now let's go over the frequently asked questions about the use of Amoxicillin.

Amoxicillin and alcohol  

This drug, like other antibiotics, is not compatible with alcohol, as unwanted side effects may occur. If you have inadvertently taken alcohol during treatment, wash your stomach and take activated charcoal.

Amoxicillin: dosage by weight

If you weigh less than 40 kg, Amoxicillin is taken in doses of 40-90 mg in 3 doses or 25-45 mg in 2 doses. 

How long does amoxicillin last?

The time of action of the drug starts after 15-30 minutes, and the peak concentration is observed 1-2 hours after taking it and is active for at least 8 hours.

Amoxicillin 500 mg for bronchitis, tonsillitis, sinus infection

For these diseases, the drug is taken in doses of 250-500 mg three times a day at eight-hour intervals. The course of treatment shall not exceed 12 days. It is worth noting that if the antibiotic is used simultaneously with laxatives and glucosamine, the therapeutic effect of the former weakens. The absorption of the drug increases with the concomitant use of vitamin C.

How long does Amoxicillin take to work for tooth infection?

Amoxicillin as an antibiotic is used for bacterial infections. The drug is used in dentistry for dead tooth pain because there is a high chance that the cause is bacteria. It is also used after tooth extractions or other surgical procedures to prevent bacterial infection, as well as for tooth flux and other diseases caused by bacterial infections. 

It is also worth noting that for viral or fungal infections, Amoxicillin is ineffective. If within three days of taking the drug, there is no improvement, you should reconsider treatment with a replacement of the drug. Doses are prescribed by a doctor based on the degree of the disease.

You can buy Amoxicillin 500 mg online in our pharmacy if you often have dental infections and this medicine is suitable for you.

Does Amoxicillin make you sleepy?

The medication may make some patients drowsy, so caution should be exercised when driving vehicles and operating electrical equipment.

Amoxicillin: breastfeeding

A small percentage of the drug is excreted into breast milk, so if necessary it can be taken while breastfeeding, but only on the doctor's recommendation.

What happens if you miss a dose of amoxicillin?

If you miss a dose of amoxicillin, take the dose as soon as you remember to miss it. If you take the medicine more than once a day, you just need to take the next dose.

Amoxicillin: price

In the price category, Amoxicillin is quite democratic. But the minimum price refers to the price when ordering on the website.

In conclusion, it can be noted that Amoxicillin is effective and affordable, which means that thanks to this drug you can treat a number of different bacterial infections.