Amoxicillin is one of the most commonly used antibiotics to treat various infections of the body, as it is a substance capable of eliminating a lot of different bacteria. Therefore, amoxicillin is generally used to treat cases of:
Amoxicillin can only be purchased from conventional prescription pharmacies, under the trade names Amoxil, Novocilin, Velamox or Amoximed, for example. The price of amoxicillin ranges from 6 to 30 reais and can be purchased from conventional pharmacies or online stores.
- The dose of amoxicillin and the duration of treatment vary depending on the infection to be treated and should therefore always be indicated by the doctor.
- However.
- In most cases.
- The general recommendations are:.
For adults and children over 10 years, the recommended dose is 250 mg, 3 times daily, every 8 hours. For more serious infections, your doctor may suggest increasing the dose to 500 mg, 3 times a day, every 8 hours.
For children under 10 years of age, the recommended dose is usually 125 mg, 3 times daily every 8 hours. For more serious infections, your doctor may suggest increasing the dose to 250 mg, 3 times a day, every 8 hours.
The following table lists the volumes or capsules corresponding to the recommended doses:
If the person has a severe or recurrent purulent respiratory infection, a dose of 3 g, equivalent to 6 capsules, may be recommended every 12 hours. To treat gonorrhea, the recommended dose is 3 g, in a single dose, which equates to 6 capsules.
In people with kidney failure, your doctor may change the dose of the medicine.
Some of the side effects of amoxicillin may include diarrhea, nausea, redness and itching on the skin. Learn how to treat diarrhea caused by the use of this antibiotic.
Amoxicillin generally does not alter the effect of the contraceptive, however, there are cases in which vomiting or diarrhoea may occur, due to changes in intestinal flora caused by the antibiotic, which can reduce the amount of hormones absorbed.
Assim, se a diarreia ou os vômitos ocorrerem nas 4 horas seguintes à toma do anticoncepcional, a eficácia da pílula é diminuída e deve-se usar camisinha nos 7 dias seguintes. Veja quais os antibióticos que cortam o efeito do anticoncepcional.
This antibiotic is contraindicated in patients with an allergy history to beta-lactam antibiotics, such as penicillins or cephalosporins, and in patients allergic to amoxicillin or any of the components of the formula.
In addition, if the person is pregnant or breastfeeding, has kidney problems or diseases, or is being treated with other medicines, you should talk to your doctor before starting treatment.