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Amoxicillin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. This medication is a penicillin-type antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Using any antibiotic when it is not needed can cause it to not work for future infections. Amoxicillin is also used with other medications to treat stomach/intestinal ulcers caused by the bacteria H. pylori and to prevent the ulcers from returning.
Mild to moderate infections: <3 months: ≤30 mg/kg/day PO divided q12hr for 48-72 hours; for ≥10 days for S pyogenes infections >3 months and <40 kg: 25 mg/kg/day PO divided q12hr or 20 mg/kg/day PO divided q8hr >40 kg: 500 mg PO q12hr or 250 mg PO q8hr for 10-14 days Severe infections: <3 months: ≤30 mg/kg/day PO divided q12hr for 48-72 hours; for ≥10 days for S pyogenes infections >3 months and <40 kg: 45 mg/kg/day PO divided q12hr or 40 mg/kg/day PO divided q8hr >40 kg: 875 mg PO q12hr or 500 mg PO q8hr for 10-14 days Acute Otitis Media: >3 months and <40kg: 80-90 mg/kg/day PO divided q8-12hr. >40 kg: 500 mg PO q12hr or 250 mg PO q8hr for 10-14 days. Lower Respiratory Tract Infections: Mild, moderate, or severe infections <3 months: ≤30 mg/kg/day PO divided q12hr for 48-72 hours; for ≥10 days for S pyogenes infections >3 months and <40 kg: 45 mg/kg/day PO divided q12hr or 40 mg/kg/day PO divided q8hr >40kg: 875 mg PO q12hr or 500 mg PO q8hr for 10-14 days Shake the bottle well before each dose. Carefully measure the dose using a special measuring device/spoon. Do not use a household spoon because you may not get the correct dose. Take this medication by mouth with or without food as directed by your doctor, usually every 8 or 12 hours. The dosage is based on your medical condition and response to treatment. You may add the measured dose to formula, milk, juice, water, or ginger ale just before use. Drink all of the mixture to get the full dose. Do not mix ahead of time for future use. Drink plenty of fluids while using this medication unless your doctor tells you otherwise. For the best effect, take this antibiotic at evenly spaced times. Tell your doctor if your condition persists or worsens.
Amoxicillin
Amoxicillin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. This medication is a penicillin-type antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Using any antibiotic when it is not needed can cause it to not work for future infections. Amoxicillin is also used with other medications to treat stomach/intestinal ulcers caused by the bacteria H. pylori and to prevent the ulcers from returning.
Mild to moderate infections: <3 months: ≤30 mg/kg/day PO divided q12hr for 48-72 hours; for ≥10 days for S pyogenes infections >3 months and <40 kg: 25 mg/kg/day PO divided q12hr or 20 mg/kg/day PO divided q8hr >40 kg: 500 mg PO q12hr or 250 mg PO q8hr for 10-14 days Severe infections: <3 months: ≤30 mg/kg/day PO divided q12hr for 48-72 hours; for ≥10 days for S pyogenes infections >3 months and <40 kg: 45 mg/kg/day PO divided q12hr or 40 mg/kg/day PO divided q8hr >40 kg: 875 mg PO q12hr or 500 mg PO q8hr for 10-14 days Acute Otitis Media: >3 months and <40kg: 80-90 mg/kg/day PO divided q8-12hr. >40 kg: 500 mg PO q12hr or 250 mg PO q8hr for 10-14 days. Lower Respiratory Tract Infections: Mild, moderate, or severe infections <3 months: ≤30 mg/kg/day PO divided q12hr for 48-72 hours; for ≥10 days for S pyogenes infections >3 months and <40 kg: 45 mg/kg/day PO divided q12hr or 40 mg/kg/day PO divided q8hr >40kg: 875 mg PO q12hr or 500 mg PO q8hr for 10-14 days Shake the bottle well before each dose. Carefully measure the dose using a special measuring device/spoon. Do not use a household spoon because you may not get the correct dose. Take this medication by mouth with or without food as directed by your doctor, usually every 8 or 12 hours. The dosage is based on your medical condition and response to treatment. You may add the measured dose to formula, milk, juice, water, or ginger ale just before use. Drink all of the mixture to get the full dose. Do not mix ahead of time for future use. Drink plenty of fluids while using this medication unless your doctor tells you otherwise. For the best effect, take this antibiotic at evenly spaced times. Tell your doctor if your condition persists or worsens.
Amoxicillin
Amoxicillin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. This medication is a penicillin-type antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Using any antibiotic when it is not needed can cause it to not work for future infections. Amoxicillin is also used with other medications to treat stomach/intestinal ulcers caused by the bacteria H. pylori and to prevent the ulcers from returning.
Mild to moderate infections: <3 months: ≤30 mg/kg/day PO divided q12hr for 48-72 hours; for ≥10 days for S pyogenes infections >3 months and <40 kg: 25 mg/kg/day PO divided q12hr or 20 mg/kg/day PO divided q8hr >40 kg: 500 mg PO q12hr or 250 mg PO q8hr for 10-14 days Severe infections: <3 months: ≤30 mg/kg/day PO divided q12hr for 48-72 hours; for ≥10 days for S pyogenes infections >3 months and <40 kg: 45 mg/kg/day PO divided q12hr or 40 mg/kg/day PO divided q8hr >40 kg: 875 mg PO q12hr or 500 mg PO q8hr for 10-14 days Acute Otitis Media: >3 months and <40kg: 80-90 mg/kg/day PO divided q8-12hr. >40 kg: 500 mg PO q12hr or 250 mg PO q8hr for 10-14 days. Lower Respiratory Tract Infections: Mild, moderate, or severe infections <3 months: ≤30 mg/kg/day PO divided q12hr for 48-72 hours; for ≥10 days for S pyogenes infections >3 months and <40 kg: 45 mg/kg/day PO divided q12hr or 40 mg/kg/day PO divided q8hr >40kg: 875 mg PO q12hr or 500 mg PO q8hr for 10-14 days Shake the bottle well before each dose. Carefully measure the dose using a special measuring device/spoon. Do not use a household spoon because you may not get the correct dose. Take this medication by mouth with or without food as directed by your doctor, usually every 8 or 12 hours. The dosage is based on your medical condition and response to treatment. You may add the measured dose to formula, milk, juice, water, or ginger ale just before use. Drink all of the mixture to get the full dose. Do not mix ahead of time for future use. Drink plenty of fluids while using this medication unless your doctor tells you otherwise. For the best effect, take this antibiotic at evenly spaced times. Tell your doctor if your condition persists or worsens.
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