Amoxicillin Capsules: 500mg (100)

Amoxicillin Capsules - 500mg - Pot of 100 x Amoxicillin Capsules

What are Amoxicillin Capsules and what are they used for?

Amoxicillin Capsules are an antibiotic. The active ingredient is amoxicillin trihydrate. This belongs to a group of medicines called broad spectrum penicillins.

Amoxicillin Capsules are used to treat infections caused by bacteria in different parts of the body.

Amoxicillin Capsules may also be used in combination with other medicines.

Who should not take Amoxicillin Capsules?

Do not take Amoxicillin Capsules if any of the following apply:

• If you are allergic to amoxicillin, penicillin or any of the other ingredients of this medicine.
• If you have ever had an allergic reaction to any antibiotic. This can include a skin rash or swelling of the face or throat.  

Do not take Amoxicillin Capsules if any of the above apply. If you are not sure, talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Amoxicillin Capsules.  

Warnings and precautions

Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Amoxicillin Capsules if you:

• Have infectious mononucleosis (fever, sore, throat, swollen glands and extreme tiredness).
• Have kidney problems.
• Are not urinating regularly.  

If you are not sure if any of the above apply to you, talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Amoxicillin Capsules.

Blood and urine tests 

If you are having : 

• Urine tests (glucose), blood tests for liver function.  
• Oestriol tests (used during pregnancy to check the baby is developing normally).

Tell your doctor or pharmacist that you are taking Amoxicillin Capsules. This is because Amoxicillin Capsules can affect the results of these tests.

How to take Amoxicillin Capsules

Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor or pharmacist has told you.

Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.

• Swallow with water without opening capsule.
• Space the doses evenly during the day, at least 4 hours apart.

Recommended dose for Children weighing less than 40kg:

• All doses are worked out depending on the child’s body weight in kilograms.
• Your doctor will advise you how much amoxicillin you should give to your child.
• The usual dose is 40 mg to 90 mg for each kilogram of bodyweight a day given in two to three divided doses.
• The maximum recommended dose is 100 mg for each kilogram of body weight a day.  

Recommended dose for Adults, elderly patients and children weighing 40kg or more:

• The usual dose of Amoxicillin Capsule is 250 mg to 500 mg three times a day or 750 mg to 1 g every 12 hours, depending on the severity and type of infection.
• Severe infections: 750 mg to 1 g three times a day.
• Urinary tract infection: 3 g twice daily for one day.
• Lyme disease (an infection spread by parasites called ticks): Isolated erythema migrans (early stage – red or pink circular rash): 4 g a day, Systemic
  manifestations (late stage – for more serious symptoms or when the disease spreads around your body): up to 6 g a day.
• Stomach ulcers: one 750 mg or one 1 g dose twice a day for 7 days with other antibiotics and medicines to treat stomach ulcers.
• To prevent heart infection during surgery: the dose will vary according to the type of surgery. Other medicines may also be given at the same time. Your doctor, pharmacist or nurse can give you more details.
• The maximum recommended dose is 6 g per day.

Kidney problems

If you have kidney problems the dose might be lower than the usual dose.

How long should you take Amoxicillin Capsules

• Keep taking Amoxicillin Capsules for as long as your doctor has told you to, even if you feel better. You need every dose to help fight the infection. If some bacteria survive they can cause the infection to come back.
• Once you finish treatment, if you still feel unwell you should go back to see the doctor. 

How to store Amoxicillin Capsules

Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.

Do not use Amoxicillin Capsules after the expiry date that is stated on the carton and blister foil. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.

Do not store above 25ºC. Protect from light and moisture.

Do not use Amoxicillin Capsules if you notice that the pack or any of the capsules are damaged.

Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required. These measures will help to protect the environment.

What do Amoxicillin Capsules contain?

The active substance in Amoxicillin Capsules is called amoxicillin. These Amoxicillin capsules contain 500mg of amoxicillin.

The other ingredients of Amoxicillin Capsules are:

• Magnesium stearate.
• Maize starch.
• Gelatin.
• Erythrosin (E127).
• Quinoline yellow (E104).
• Titanium dioxide (E171).
• Red iron oxide (E172).

What do Amoxicillin Capsules look like and what are the contents of the pack?

Amoxicillin Capsules are scarlet and ivory opaque hard gelatin capsules, each capsule is marked with the characters “AMOX 500”.

Securitainers pot containing 100 x Amoxicillin Capsules.

Contents

• Securitainer pot of 100 x 500mg capsules of Amoxicillin

References and useful links for more information on Amoxicillin Capsules:

• National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE): https://bnf.nice.org.uk/drugs/amoxicillin/
• NHS: https://www.nhs.uk/medicines/amoxicillin/about-amoxicillin/
• Report an issue with a medicine to the MHRA Yellow Card scheme: https://yellowcard.mhra.gov.uk/