Facts About Amoxil

Amoxil is a brand name for Amoxicillin which is an antibiotic drug class of drugs in the penicillin category. Amoxicillin fights bacteria throughout the body. 

Amoxicillin is used to treat different ailments such as tonsillitis, pneumonia, ear infections, bronchitis, and infections of the urinary tract and skin. You should not take Amoxicillin if you had had an allergic reaction to penicillin or to another cephalosporin. You should consult your physician before taking amoxicillin. Amoxicillin is classed in the Federal Drug Administration pregnancy category B which means it does not pose harm to an unborn child. Even though it is classed in this category you should consult a physician if you are pregnant or plan on becoming pregnant while using amoxicillin. Amoxicillin passes into the breast milk of a pregnant mother and even though there have not been serious problems reported amoxicillin may cause things such as a yeast infection, diarrhea, or an allergic reaction to the infant that is nursing.
   
Amoxicillin should be taken by the instructions of your physician. It should be taken at intervals which are evenly spaced throughout the day and evening as to keep the level in the blood high enough to be able to treat the infection. Take the, chewable or capsules, with a full glass of water and make sure, if they are chewable tablets, to chew the tablets before swallowing them. 

There are no restrictions in the intake of food or beverages while taking amoxicillin as well as no restrictions on physical activities unless specifically directed by your physician.