How and When to use Amoxicillin? - Doctor Explains
This is an informational overview video on Amoxicillin. It is available as a powder for oral suspension, a tablet and an injection.
When to use it?
Amoxicillin is a wide-spectrum antibiotic. Which means it can be used to treat thousands different types of bacteria. Therefore amoxicillin is mostly used to treat infections caused by unknown microorganisms, such as:
An upper respiratory tract infection (like a sinusitis)
An lower respiratory tract infection (pneumonia)
An urogenital tract infection (Chlamydia)
An gastrointestinal infection (H. pylori bacteria that can cause stomach ulcers);
Infections in your bones (e.g., osteomyelitis, prosthetic joint infections);
And lastly severe skin and soft tissue infections.
How to use it?
Swallow it tablet whole, with a glass of water. Do not chew on it or crush it. Or resolve the powder in half a glass of water and drink it.
Always take it at fixed times: preferably in the morning and in the evening. This lowers your chances on forgetting a dose. Furthermore, do not interrupt or stop the treatment and finish it completely.
What is the correct dosage?
It is important to always follow the precise prescription your doctor gave you.
Dose for adults and children 40kg:
250-500 mg every 8 hours
750-1000 mg every 12 hours
In serious infections
750-1000 mg every 8 hours
Did you forget to take a dose? And does it take less than 4 hours till your next dose? Than skip the dose you missed and take the forgotten dose at the end of your treatment.
What are the side-effects?
(10%): diarrhea.
(1-10%): nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, skin reactions (such as exanthema and itching).
(0.1-1%): Dizziness, headache, super infections.
(0.01-0.1%): anaphylactic shock, convulsions, drug fever.
Safety:
You can combine amoxicillin with any type of food and even with alcohol.
Don’t use amoxicillin if you are hypersensitivity to penicillin.
Pregnancy and Lactation:
You can safely use amoxicillin if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
However, you should stop with breastfeeding, if you are using amoxicillin and you child gets diarrhea, candidiasis and / or a skin rash.
- Disclaimer: this video is meant purely informational! This is not medical advice! If you are looking for medical advice always contact your own doctor. -
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Literature:
1: Farmacotherapeutisch Kompas. (2020). Amoxicilline.
2: Apotheek.nl. (2020). Amoxicilline.
3. Durbin K. (2020). Amoxicillin.
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What I find scary is thinking a world without penicillin or amoxicillin. I had two infections that if left untreated would have likely killed me. We are so luckily that we live in a time where these medication exist. Antibiotic is one of mankind's biggest achievements.
@yungace7590
Жыл бұрын
Bro without amoxicillin I would just disappear my tooth was KILLING me i fell to my knees and tried so hard to hold in my tears
@jayking8581
Жыл бұрын
Is Ampicillin good as well?
@oliviaswaythrough
Жыл бұрын
@yungace7590 Literally was me 2 days ago.Currently taking now. I said OMG Thank God Frfr 🙏🏾 bc WHAT THAT PAIN ALONE COULD KILL 😢 Most antibiotics are derived naturally by the fermentation of fungus bacteria molds etc Penicillin was actually discovered by accident by a scientist growing Staphylococcus. IMAGINE.
@sinofdragonmeliodas9594
9 ай бұрын
@@yungace7590exactly my situation rn
@johnnypr-nyc8851
6 ай бұрын
Average man died young back then. It was definitely a tough life before it's creation.
I got prescribe amoxicillin when i got diagnose with strep throat. Right away i started feeling better. But i didnt knw that it was also good for chlamydia. Wow you learn something every single day.
just subbed bro. You have a perfect approach at explaining these things
Thanks a lot for the tips and tricks you told me a lot of things I didn’t know.
This doctor just by listening makes me feel better
@howtomedicate
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Frank!
Thanks for the simplicity and clarity of your video
@howtomedicate
2 жыл бұрын
Happy to help Jenny!
Great video ..straight to the point with relevant info
@howtomedicate
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Dook, Happy to hear you found the video useful!
Wow! You did such an excellent job! You are very charasmatic as well! Thank you so much!
@howtomedicate
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Laxel01, Thank you for your comment! I am happy you found my video helpful.
Thank you for simple explanations.
Thank you so much for all the tips you have given to us
Thanks for the information, very concise. That's refreshing. Have a great day!!!
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Ай бұрын
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@ClaraJones2
Ай бұрын
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Thank you so much for information , many Blessings to you and yours
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Why Thank you,,, truly did enjoyed watching this video as needed,, Thank You 😊 👍
Loved it sir, I am from India it's a great and clear information.. Hats off
@howtomedicate
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Meka, So nice of you! Thanks for commenting.
Well explained, you spoke clearly, lovely, thank you.
@howtomedicate
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the feedback 😊
Thanks doctor, your instructions helps me a lot.
Very informative, thank you!
wow, I love the audio quality.
Thank you so so much very clear and to the point love this thank you again 😊
Thanks doc. Excellent video!!
@howtomedicate
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
You are a great doctor. Thank you 😘
@howtomedicate
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
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Great video!!💙
@howtomedicate
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you 👍
Thank you for the info.
Thank you for this video. Stay safe, we live in a dangerous world.
@howtomedicate
4 жыл бұрын
Hi Janice, No problem! Did you learn something? Stay safe to!
@janicemillican9754
4 жыл бұрын
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3 жыл бұрын
Sooner or later we all be dead and gone is what we get for being a human is relative these day's of being an evil creature it seems to be getting worse. science still avoiding any thing to do with it for some reason. Science will one day have the machinery to leave us all to die on the planet, but they will forget they also won't have enough fuel no matter how much they thought they could get from a dying SUN. THOUGHT'S
Good video I had my wisdom teeth removed today and I was prescribed Amoxicillin and just wanted to know what it is thank you very much .
thank's for the info doc.
Thanks for the advice
@howtomedicate
2 жыл бұрын
Happy to help!
Thanks for the info
@howtomedicate
4 жыл бұрын
Hi Lore Logart, Thank you for your comment!
Thanks for explaining
@howtomedicate
3 жыл бұрын
Happy to help!
Tysm for the info 💜💜
@howtomedicate
3 жыл бұрын
Happy to help Kim!
Thanks for sharing info
@howtomedicate
4 жыл бұрын
Hi Aphrodite sea, No problem. Thank you for watching! I hope you learned something.
Thank you Doctor
the hospital gave me these for my throat infection that caused me to have severe asthma attacks
thank you Doc
@howtomedicate
3 жыл бұрын
Happy to help Jo.
Hi,thank you for the information.I take variable meds(for Epilepsy,water retention and more)Do I need to space time in between?Best Regards
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@howtomedicate
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@jimmyneal1988
3 жыл бұрын
God Bless!
Thanks, needed this video. You cleared a lot up for me. Pun not intended. 👍
@HK-gm8pe
2 жыл бұрын
yeah...very informative, I just got written amoicillin and clarithromycinum and I didnt understand why I wanted to throw up all the time...even if I do eat before taking antibiotics but they make me always feel very bad
Thanks 🙏
I had a toothache about a month ago so I went to the dentist to get a filling and a month later the pain increased! But I waited about 2-3 weeks because I knew my tooth was gonna be sore because the doctors just finished messing around with it. And then about a week ago my neck started swelling bad and I had trouble drinking eating etc. So now I’m taking amoxicillin to stop the infection from going any further to my neck.
@lexiegirl1494
2 жыл бұрын
You okay now, did it help?
@reese9846
2 жыл бұрын
@@lexiegirl1494 YES thank you they took they removed the tooth! Thank you for your concern❤️
@josephamoraz7990
Жыл бұрын
I've procrastinated my root canal for way too long. Now I have headache body aches just overall feel sick. I'm hoping the amoxicillin will help fight off the infection
@likemussolini4848
Жыл бұрын
@@josephamoraz7990 I too waited for too long. I can admit the pain really did go away from what I felt last year around this time. I was referred to an oral surgeons office that would remove the tooth but they pretty much dragged their butts, and myself too because again the pain went away. But this week BAAAAAAAAAAABY 😂😂😂😂 Monday night and all day Tuesday my mouth and head felt like it was about to explode. With some warm water, oraljel, and pain meds it finally eased up, I woke up and had a puss ball on the side of the tooth. The pain completely gone today and just took my first two pills that were prescribed at my appointment
@elizabeliz5553
Жыл бұрын
@@likemussolini4848 same here. I waited so long. There going to pull most my teeth. I hope this amoxicillin work. Get this process rolling. Can't wait to eat again..
Here, after my root canal appointment from the dentist! 🙋🏻♂
thank you doctor
@howtomedicate
3 жыл бұрын
No problem! Thank you for commenting.
Thank you again for all the information a bout amoxicillin......
Thank you
Me who's allergic to amoxicillin: 👁👄👁
thank you doc for the information about amoxicillin.
thanks for the information doc... but i ask some questions can i take amoxicillin and mefenamic acid in one take,thank you
I love this medicine
doc can i take at the same time of amoxicillin and mefenamic acid? thank you
I thought I might add: I have cardiology issues and have had an open heart surgery. Ever since that surgery, they prescribe amoxicillin to me before any major dental work (I'm about to get my wisdom teeth removed) as a prevention of potential infection since it would be incredibly dangerous to get an inflection in the cheat cavity.
Thank you, this info helped! My dentist gave me some amoxycillin sandoz, for my infected tooth. I only got 20 capsules. So, wasn't sure if it was enough, maybe thought I'd have to go back for refill... But, now I know it's all good 👍.
@brandonday8867
2 жыл бұрын
Dentist gave me a subscription for my infected tooth been using it for 2 days now so far not improvement but hopefully it will start working soon. Got me nervis
@massagetherapyforinjuriesf8197
2 жыл бұрын
@@brandonday8867 same here pal
Thank u doc
@howtomedicate
3 жыл бұрын
No problem. Happy to help!
Hello doc can i take amoxicillin for my acne??
Very informative. Thanks doc!
@howtomedicate
3 жыл бұрын
Happy to help!
Hey doc i had a decadron shot 3 days ago is it safe to take amoxicillin?
THANK YOU 🙏❤️ 😊 VERY VERY MUCH
Thank you sir .I am from Fiji lsland Labasa
Hi doctor! Can you take mefenamic acid 500mg and penicillin 500 at the same time for toothache?
Hello doc i want to know can u use this for nail fungus infection like my thumb nail is infected and it has fungus it hurts too
If I missed my night pill is it ok? I missed it at midnight. Should I continue going with my normal schedule? My pill schedule is, 8am, 4pm, and 12am... I woke up at 5am today.. but I want to take it at 8am regular schedule.
I had so much pain in my gum after my root canal & swelling! my dentist prescribed me to have it 3 times for 1 week and i was completely cured in 3-4 days! swelling infection pain all gone, side effects might be a bit unease couple of days while taking a pee and sometimes a bit weird stomach but overall had nothing to be honest & i recommend it
@topofthelist6144
2 жыл бұрын
My dentist prescribed me amoxicilin capsule but I have a fear of swallowing capsules and I cut the capsule with scissors and drank the powder, do you think it's safe and effective?
@luhleloggumede9126
Жыл бұрын
Seriously ? This is so encouraging, I also have swelling. The pain is terrible, its unbareable, I cant wait for the pills to start working.
The doctor gave me amoxicillin for strep throat after three days my strep throat went away
@ethanobeats7802
Жыл бұрын
What was the dosage
@TheBlueLotus777
Жыл бұрын
@@ethanobeats7802 same here, 500 mg but my neck and lower back are starting to ache, they gave me Tylenol too Dk if I should mix the meds
Thank u
@howtomedicate
4 жыл бұрын
Hi Fati, No problem! I am happy to help 👍
I had implants that didn't work. Every time I go to Western Dental they want to take a full panel of ex-rays and send me home with one week of amox 500 mg. They do this multiple times a year. Half of the time they don't keep our appointments because of overbooking. Is this malpractice ? I have a long list of complaints, but would appreciate any answers to these two. I have gone several months with one bolt in my lower jaw, so I haven't even been able to mash food while my Dentist regularly flakes off, back to India.
Hi Dr can this medicine used for UTI
I have heridetary Gout since age of 25. Have always been fit and a healthy eater, vegan too. On Allopurinol 300mg daily since my first gout attack at age 25, was on my toe . Now 50, and never had any attack in the last 20+ years. I took Amoxicillin recently and have pain in both my hands/finger joints. Seems like a low level Gout attack. Coincidence?
Can i use it for newly tonsils? Please tellme!!
Is penicillin good to treat upper respiratory infection? Only symtom for a week long is fever, and whizzing. No coughing or sneezing just fever
How to swallow this tablets in a day?should take this tablets before eating or after eating? Please tell me?
@howtomedicate
4 жыл бұрын
Hi Jyothi Vj, Great question. You should take this medicine at fixed times with a glass of water. Usually you take it before eating. If you are looking for personal advice, than please contact your own doctor.
Hi will it work for a yeast infection?
I have tonsil stones, so my doctor prescribed amoxicillin. I don't have an infection, they are stones that need to be physically removed please please can you explain.
I can drink safely after finishing the treatment passed 24 hours?
Thanks bro for the video it gave me clarity that I will be in good condition since I just recently got it an needed it a lot I got the 875 gram am I can feel it working soon as I take it 💯
hello
I have a bad toothache ive been taking amoxicillin and penicillin for 3-5 months cause I keep thinking infection is gone but its not so now what to do if im still having toothache shud I continue using amoxicillin or shud I just take ibuprofen? I have dentist appointment in 4 days
Very informative, you áudio injection level -23.6, hard hear 🐥
@howtomedicate
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the feedback Sophia.
Can I take prebiotic tablets, while taking these antibiotics?? Can you please tell me fast.
If the patient missed some remaining doses like 10 days.. Can he still continue the remaining doses or just stop it?
I wonder if Wormwood would equally do as an antibiotic/antibacterial remedy?
Hello I have a question what is symptoms of (UTI)
@howtomedicate
4 жыл бұрын
Hi Crazy Daan, Thank you for your question! The most common symptoms are: 1. A burning feeling while you pee. 2. A frequent or intense urge to pee. 3. Cloudy, dark, bloody, or strange-smelling pee. 4. Pain or pressure in your back or lower abdomen. 5. Fever or chills. I hope this was helpful.
Hello ... if someone using Amoxil can they use weight On Tonic??? And if yes how to use it ???
Hey doctor is glomox 1000mg tablets for injection only or one can swallow it Thank you
@howtomedicate
4 жыл бұрын
Hi Tinka, I am not familiar with that brand, so I can't answer your question. You could always contact your treating physician or pharmacist. They will know.
Dear Sir, My daughter was prescribed amoxicillin last week for 10 days due to ear infection. She recovered in 2 days and as advised we continued with full course. On 8th day, she redeveloped fever but we managed with over the counter medicine. So , sir is it normal for fever to reappear ? If not , what should we do. Still 2 days are remaining for the course and we are continuing with it. Please suggest
@zaynphillips2079
Жыл бұрын
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Жыл бұрын
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Жыл бұрын
A!!
@sherryonono9791
Жыл бұрын
How is she now please?
i found out i have allergy to amoxicillin (hives and rashes a couple hours into taking the med). not sure if i can stop the course on day 5 bc my rashes have gotten worse & worse? (i got 300mg q8 hours for 7days, for teeth extraction)
Is it ototoxic? I heard it wasn't but upon further research, I think they could be. I have ear issues and CANNOT take any ototoxic drugs.
My nose is not opening .Please tell me what is good for it.
Can I use Azithromycin after taking Amoxicillin + clavulanic acid (after 6hrs)
I been using for almost 4 days now but swelling hasn’t gone down is that normal??? I was prescribed 40 tablets
Can I take it with a smoothie instead? I’m not really into tasting the med with water but I’m not sure if it’s ok ok ??
@youshowmeyours
2 жыл бұрын
You can take it with smoothies
@SpecJack15
2 жыл бұрын
Well amoxicillin doesn't have much of a taste - to me it tastes like milk solids. What you should do is to hold some water in your mouth and pop the tablet in so that you can swallow it smoothly. That way you won't have to taste the tablet directly.
Had a lung infection which i thought was COPD with severe wheezing for over a year and was out of breath Start taking this yesterday and feel like a new man already.
@teewoods4886
2 жыл бұрын
May I ask how many days it took for you to feel better..I just started 2 days ago
Hello I got my teeth pulled and I’ve been taking amoxicillin and I’ve been getting watery stools, they also changed color but nothing had been solid since I’ve been taking it. Is this normal? I’m very scared
@poolahpot
3 жыл бұрын
Probiotics helped me
amoxy can use for acne ?
If I'm having a terrible toothache ,arm, and neck pain going to my head ,is it safe to tske Amoxil
Sir i have pain in throats can i take this
usually when i have amoxicillin it honestly cures me after two days but now i’m having for an ear infection and it’s been 5 days and i’m still not better. maybe my body gotten used to it?
@divinelyraven7759
2 жыл бұрын
How r u now?what helped u?
Hi Doc. Can i take amoxicillin 500mg 4 - 6hours apart after tooth extraction my dentist told me to take it 3 times a day
i have a friend on amox. she now has a rash and breakouts on her skin. i said i think you are allergic. she hasn't taken the pill in 5 days now but is still extremely itchy. Another drug she takes for headaches i think may be culprit...... REXIDOL FORTE. I am not a doctor but wanted to ask if you had any solutions i could provide for my friend. thank you in advance.
Can we use amoxcine in a post nasal drip
I have a tooth abcess. Will amoxicillin get rid of a abcess? How long will it take to get better ?
@atlantismed471
3 жыл бұрын
Hi, I used it for the same issue. It cleared up after 5 days