{"id":5403,"date":"2020-12-17T14:58:59","date_gmt":"2020-12-17T14:58:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/?p=5403"},"modified":"2021-07-27T07:53:37","modified_gmt":"2021-07-27T07:53:37","slug":"amoxicillin-mylan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/amoxicillin-mylan\/","title":{"rendered":"Amoxicillin Mylan &#8211; Amoxicillin uses, dose and side effects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>\n\n750 mg film-coated tablets&nbsp;<br>amoxicillin<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Amoxicillin Mylan is and what it is used for<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>What Amoxicillin Mylan is<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Amoxicillin Mylan is an&nbsp;antibiotic.&nbsp;The active substance is amoxicillin, which belongs to the drug group &#8220;penicillins&#8221; with extended-spectrum &#8220;, which means that it has an effect against several different types of bacteria.&nbsp;Amoxicillin Mylan prevents the bacterium from building a normal cell wall.&nbsp;Without a functioning cell wall, the bacterium dies quickly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What Amoxicillin Mylan is used for<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Amoxicillin Mylan is used to treat&nbsp;infections&nbsp;caused by bacteria in various parts of the body.&nbsp;Amoxicillin Mylan can also be used in combination with other medicines to treat&nbsp;stomach ulcers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. What you need to know before you use Amoxicillin Mylan<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do not use Amoxicillin Mylan:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>if you are allergic to amoxicillin,&nbsp;penicillin,&nbsp;or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6).<\/li><li>if you have previously had an&nbsp;allergic reaction&nbsp;to any&nbsp;antibiotic.&nbsp;For example, there may be a rash or swelling of the face or throat.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not take Amoxicillin Mylan if any of the above apply to you.&nbsp;If you are not sure, talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Amoxicillin Mylan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Warnings and cautions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Amoxicillin Mylan if you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>have glandular fever (fever, sore throat, swollen&nbsp;lymph nodes,&nbsp;and severe fatigue)<\/li><li>have kidney problems<\/li><li>do not urinate periodically.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are not sure if any of the above applies to you, talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Amoxicillin Mylan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Blood and urine samples<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are leaving:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>urine tests (&nbsp;glucose&nbsp;) or blood tests to check liver function<\/li><li>estradiol samples (taken during pregnancy to check that the baby is developing normally)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>you should tell your doctor or pharmacist that you are taking Amoxicillin Mylan.&nbsp;Amoxicillin Mylan may affect test results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other medicines and Amoxicillin Mylan<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medicines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>If you take allopurinol (for&nbsp;gout&nbsp;) together with Amoxicillin Mylan, the risk of an allergic skin reaction may increase.<\/li><li>If you are taking probenecid (for&nbsp;gout&nbsp;), your doctor may change the Amoxicillin Mylandosis.<\/li><li>If you are taking medicines to prevent blood clots (eg&nbsp;warfarin&nbsp;), you may need to submit more blood samples.<\/li><li>If you take other&nbsp;antibiotics&nbsp;(eg&nbsp;tetracycline&nbsp;), Amoxicillin Mylan may be less effective.<\/li><li>If you are taking methotrexate (used to treat cancer and severe&nbsp;psoriasis&nbsp;), Amoxicillin Mylan may&nbsp;increase the&nbsp;side effects.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Amoxicillin Mylan with food and drink<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Amoxicillin Mylan can be taken with or without food.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pregnancy and breastfeeding<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Driving and using machines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Amoxicillin Mylan can have&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;and the symptoms (such as allergic reactions, dizziness, and cramps) can make you unsuitable as a driver.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not drive or use machines unless you are feeling well.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You are responsible for assessing whether you are fit to drive a motor vehicle or perform work that requires increased attention.&nbsp;One of the factors that can affect your ability in these respects is the use of drugs due to their effects and\/or&nbsp;side effects.&nbsp;Descriptions of these effects and&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;can be found in other sections.&nbsp;Read all the information in this leaflet for guidance.&nbsp;If you are not sure, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Amoxicillin Mylan contains sodium<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This medicine contains less than 1 mmol (23 mg)&nbsp;sodium&nbsp;per tablet \/ ie is essential &#8216;sodium-free&#8217;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. How to use Amoxicillin Mylan<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor or pharmacist has told you.&nbsp;Doseone is determined by the doctor who adjusts it individually for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Distribute the&nbsp;doses&nbsp;evenly throughout the day at least 4 hours apart.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The usual&nbsp;dose&nbsp;is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As Amoxicillin Mylan is only available in 750 mg film-coated tablets, not all&nbsp;dosages are possible.&nbsp;If other strengths or pharmaceuticals are needed, other amoxicillin products should be used.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Children weighing less than 40 kg<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All&nbsp;doses&nbsp;are calculated based on the child&#8217;s body weight in kg.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Your doctor will tell you how much Amoxicillin Mylan to give to your baby.<\/li><li>The usual&nbsp;dose&nbsp;is 40-90 mg per kg body weight in one day, divided into two or three&nbsp;doses.<\/li><li>The highest recommended&nbsp;dose&nbsp;is 100 mg per kg of body weight per day.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Adults, elderly patients, and children weighing 40 kg or more<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The usual&nbsp;dose of&nbsp;Amoxicillin Mylan is 250\u2013500 mg three times a day, or 750 mg \u2013 1 gram every 12 hours, depending on the severity and type of infection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Serious infection: 750 mg \u2013 1 gram three times a day.<\/li><li>Urinary tract infection: 3 grams twice a day for 24 hours.<\/li><li>Lyme&nbsp;disease&nbsp;(an&nbsp;infection&nbsp;spread by ticks): Occasional&nbsp;erythema migrans&nbsp;(early stage &#8211; a red or pink circular rash): 4 grams per day.&nbsp;For systemic symptoms (late-stage &#8211; for more severe symptoms or when the disease spreads in the body): Up to 6 grams per day.<\/li><li>Gastric ulcer: A&nbsp;dose&nbsp;of 750 mg or 1 gram twice daily for 7 days along with other&nbsp;antibiotics&nbsp;and medicines for&nbsp;gastric ulcer.<\/li><li>To prevent&nbsp;heart&nbsp;infection&nbsp;during surgery: The&nbsp;dose&nbsp;varies depending on the type of surgery.&nbsp;Other medicines can also be given at the same time.&nbsp;A doctor, pharmacist, or nurse can give you more information.<\/li><li>The highest recommended&nbsp;dose&nbsp;is 6 grams per day.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Kidney problems<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have kidney problems, you may be given a lower&nbsp;dose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The tablet can be divided into equal parts and can also be crushed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you forget to take Amoxicillin Mylan<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>If you forget to take a&nbsp;dose, take it as soon as you remember.<\/li><li>Do not take the next&nbsp;dose&nbsp;too soon, but wait about 4 hours before taking the next&nbsp;dose.<\/li><li>Do not take a double&nbsp;dose&nbsp;to make up for a forgotten&nbsp;dose.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How long should you take Amoxicillin Mylan?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Keep taking Amoxicillin Mylan for as long as your doctor tells you, even if you feel better.&nbsp;All&nbsp;doses&nbsp;are needed to fight&nbsp;infection&nbsp;one.&nbsp;If some bacteria survive,&nbsp;the infection&nbsp;can return.<\/li><li>If you still do not feel well when the treatment is over, see a doctor again.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Cod (a fungal infection that can occur in moist areas of the body and cause soreness,&nbsp;itching,&nbsp;and a white discharge) can develop if you use Amoxicillin Mylan for a long time.&nbsp;If you get cod, tell your doctor.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are taking Amoxicillin Mylan for a long time, your doctor may want to take extra samples to check that your kidneys, liver, and blood have normal functions.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your doctor or pharmacist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Possible side effects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Like all medicines, this medicine can cause&nbsp;side effects, although not everybody gets them.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stop taking Amoxicillin Mylan and see a doctor immediately if you get any of the following serious&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;&#8211; you may need immediate medical attention:<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The following&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;are very rare (may affect up to 1 in 10,000 people)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Allergic reactions, which may manifest as&nbsp;itching&nbsp;or rash, swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or body, or difficulty breathing.&nbsp;These can be serious and deaths have occurred.<\/li><li>Rash or flat, pin-sized red round dots under the skin surface, or bruises.&nbsp;These are caused by an&nbsp;inflammation&nbsp;of the walls of the blood vessels due to an&nbsp;allergic reaction.&nbsp;Joint pain (&nbsp;arthritis&nbsp;) and kidney problems can occur at the same time.<\/li><li>Delayed&nbsp;allergic reaction, which usually occurs 7 to 12 days after taking Amoxicillin Mylan.&nbsp;Some of the signs of such a reaction are rash, fever, joint pain, and enlarged&nbsp;lymph nodes, especially in the armpits.<\/li><li>A skin reaction called &#8220;erythema multiforme&#8221;, when you can get itchy reddish-purple spots on the skin, especially on the palms and soles of the feet, hives-like raised swellings in the skin, sore areas in the oral cavity, eyes, and genitals.&nbsp;You may get a fever and feel very tired.<\/li><li>Other serious skin reactions may include skin discoloration, lumps under the skin, blisters, blisters, scaling,&nbsp;redness, pain,&nbsp;itching,&nbsp;and flaky skin.&nbsp;Fever, headache, and body aches can occur at the same time.<\/li><li>Flu-like symptoms&nbsp;with rash, fever, swollen&nbsp;glands,&nbsp;and abnormal results from blood tests (including increased&nbsp;white blood cell count&nbsp;(&nbsp;eosinophilia&nbsp;) and liver enzymes) (drug reaction with&nbsp;eosinophilia&nbsp;and systemic symptoms (DRESS)).<\/li><li>Fever, chills, sore throat, and other signs of&nbsp;infection, or you can easily get bruises.&nbsp;This may be a sign that the&nbsp;blood cells are&nbsp;affected.<\/li><li>The Janisch-Herxheimer reaction may occur where&nbsp;Lyme disease&nbsp;is treated with amoxicillin Mylan and cause fever, chills, headache, muscle aches, and rash.<\/li><li>Inflammation&nbsp;of the colon with diarrhea (sometimes mixed with blood), pain, and fever.<\/li><li>Serious liver side effects may occur.&nbsp;They mainly affect people who are treated for a long time, men and the elderly.&nbsp;You must tell your doctor immediately if you get:<ul><li>severe diarrhea with bleeding<\/li><li>blisters or&nbsp;redness&nbsp;on the skin, or bruising<\/li><li>darker urine or lighter stools<\/li><li>yellowing of the skin or whites of the eyes (jaundice).&nbsp;Also read about&nbsp;anemia below, which can cause jaundice.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;may occur during treatment or for several weeks afterward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you get any of the above&nbsp;side effects, stop taking the medicine and see a doctor immediately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Occasionally, minor skin reactions may occur, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Slightly itchy rash (round, pinkish spots), hives-like swollen areas on forearms, legs, palms, hands, or feet.&nbsp;This is less common (may affect up to 1 in 100 people).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you get any of these&nbsp;side effects, talk to your doctor.&nbsp;Treatment with Amoxicillin Mylan must be discontinued.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other possible&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Common (may affect up to 1 in 10 people)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>rash<\/li><li>nausea<\/li><li>diarrhea.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Uncommon (may affect up to 1 in 100 people)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>vomiting.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Very rare (may affect up to 1 in 10,000 people)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Cod (a yeast infection in the&nbsp;vagina, mouth, or skin folds).&nbsp;Doctors or pharmacists can give you medicines for cod.<\/li><li>Kidney problems.<\/li><li>Cramps.&nbsp;Occurs in people who take high&nbsp;doses&nbsp;or have kidney problems.<\/li><li>Dizziness.<\/li><li>Hyperactivity.<\/li><li>Crystals in the urine, which turn out to be cloudy urine, or difficulty or pain when urinating.&nbsp;Be sure to drink plenty of fluids to reduce the risk of developing such symptoms.<\/li><li>The tongue may discolor and turn yellow, brown, or black and have a hairy appearance.<\/li><li>Severe breakdown of&nbsp;red blood cells&nbsp;that cause a certain type of&nbsp;anemia&nbsp;(&nbsp;anemia).&nbsp;Signs of this are Fatigue, headache, shortness of breath, dizziness, paleness, and yellowish skin and whites of the eyes.<\/li><li>Low&nbsp;white blood cell count.<\/li><li>An l number of&nbsp;blood cell&nbsp;types&nbsp;involved in blood coagulation.<\/li><li>It may take longer than normal for the blood to coagulate.&nbsp;You may notice this if you get nosebleeds or cut yourself.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>No known frequency (cannot be calculated from the available data)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Inflammation&nbsp;of the meninges (&nbsp;<em>aseptic&nbsp;meningitis<\/em>&nbsp;).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Reporting of side effects<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse.&nbsp;This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet.&nbsp;You can also report side effects directly to the Medical Products Agency,&nbsp;www.lakemedelsverket.se.&nbsp;By reporting side effects, you can help increase drug safety information.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. How to store Amoxicillin Mylan<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the carton after EXP or EXP.&nbsp;The expiration date is the last day of the specified month.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not store above 25 \u00b0 C.&nbsp;Store in the original package in order to protect from moisture.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste.&nbsp;Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required.&nbsp;These measures will help to protect the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Contents of the packaging and other information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Content declaration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The active substance is Amoxicillin trihydrate equivalent to amoxicillin 750 mg.<\/li><li>Other ingredients are:<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Tablet core: Microcrystalline cellulose, sodium starch glycolate, povidone, and magnesium stearate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Film coating: Talc, titanium dioxide (dye E171), and hypromellose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What the medicine looks like and the contents of the pack<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Pressure pack with 14 and 20 tablets.<\/em><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Marketing Authorisation Holder<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Mylan AB<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Box 23033<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>104 35 Stockholm<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Amoxicillin Mylan is an antibiotic. The active substance is amoxicillin, which belongs to the drug group &#8220;penicillins&#8221; with extended-spectrum &#8220;, which means that it has an effect against several different types of bacteria. Amoxicillin Mylan prevents the bacterium from building a normal cell wall. 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