What is the dosage and how should it be used?
Amoxicillin comes as a capsule, chewable tablet, liquid, and pediatric drop which is to be take orally. It is usually taken every 8 hours (three times a day). Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. It is strongly advised that you do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor.
Shake the liquid and pediatric drops well before each use to mix the medication evenly, and use the bottle dropper to measure the dose of pediatric drops. The pediatric drops and liquid may be placed on a child's tongue or added to formula, milk, fruit juice, water, ginger ale, or other cold liquid and taken immediately.
The tablets should be crushed or chewed thoroughly before they are swallowed.
On the other hand, the capsules should be swallowed whole and taken with a full glass of water.
Please continue to take amoxicillin even if you feel well. Additionally, do not stop taking amoxicillin without first consulting your doctor.
Why is this medication prescribed?
What special precautions should I follow?
What should I do if I forget a dose?
What side effects can this medication cause?
What storage conditions are needed for this medicine?
In case of an emergency/overdose