Amoxicillin 500mg Capsules for Dental Infection

You should always take this medicine exactly as your doctor or pharmacist has told you. If you are unsure, check with your doctor or pharmacist. The recommended dose of Amoxicillin Capsules for adults is up to 250mg-500mg three times a day, depending on the severity and type of infection.

In the cases of dental infections, antibiotics like amoxicillin can be used to reduce the infection so it can be treated and evaluated by a dentist. It is important to note that in these cases, you still need to see a dentist as soon as possible to determine the root cause of the infection.

Like all medicines, Amoxicillin Capsules can cause side effects, although not everyone gets them. The most common side effects are:

• skin rash
• feeling sick (nausea)
• diarrhoea
• being sick (vomiting)

If you get any side effects, including any possible side effects not mentioned in the patient information leaflet, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.

Keep taking Amoxicillin Capsules for as long as your doctor has told you to, even if you feel better. You need every dose to help infection. If some bacteria survive, they can cause the infection to come back.

If you still feel unwell once you finish treatment, you should go back to see your doctor.

Do not take Amoxicillin Capsules if any of the following apply to you:

• allergic reactions, the signs may include: skin itching or rash, swelling of the face, lips, tongue, body or breathing difficulties. These can be serious and occasionally deaths have occurred
• a delayed allergic reaction can occur usually 7 to 12 days after having Amoxicillin Capsules, some signs include: rashes, fever, joint pains and enlargement of the lymph nodes especially under the arms
• serious liver side effects may occur. They are mainly associated with people having treatment over a long period, males and the elderly. You must tell doctor urgently if you get: – severe diarrhoea with bleeding – blisters, redness or bruising of the skin – darker urine or paler stools – yellowing of the skin or the whites of the eyes (jaundice). See also anaemia below which might result in jaundice
• have glandular fever (fever, sore throat, swollen glands and extreme tiredness)
• have kidney problems
• are not urinating regularly
• If you are taking allopurinol (used for gout) with Amoxicillin, it may be more likely that you will have an allergic skin reaction.
• If you are taking probenecid (used for gout), your doctor may decide to adjust your dose of Amoxicillin.
• If you are taking medicines to help stop blood clots (such as warfarin), you may need extra blood tests.
• If you are taking other antibiotics (such as tetracycline) Amoxicillin may be less effective

If you are not sure if any of the above apply to you, talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Amoxicillin Capsules.

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 Amoxicillin Capsules.

As mentioned earlier, Amoxicillin Capsules can have side effects and some of the symptoms (such as allergic reactions, dizziness and convulsions) may make you unfit to drive. If you are feeling well, do not drive or operate machinery.

Yes! Amoxicillin Capsules are available to buy online from trusted pharmacies, such as e-Surgery!

When buying any medication online, including Amoxicillin Capsules, it’s important that check for the green GPhC and MHRA logo at the bottom of the page. The GPhC website can also tell you if a pharmacy is registered. These checks ensure that the pharmacy is operating legally and the medication you buy online is genuine.

Amoxicillin Capsules should be stored in their original packaging with the containers tightly closed. This medicine should also be used before the expiry date shown on the label. The expiry date refers to the last day of the month.

Any unused or expired medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. Instead, ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required. These measures will help to protect the environment.

e-Surgery uses Royal Mail for delivery, with choices of Royal Mail Tracked 48, Royal Mail Tracked 24, and Royal Mail Special Delivery by 1pm. You can discover more about e-Surgery delivery choices here.

Your Amoxicillin Capsules will arrive at your delivery address in discreet and recyclable packaging.

If you require additional information about Amoxicillin Capsules, our free ‘Ask-a-Pharmacist’ service is available where you can get assistance from a trained health professional. We’re here to help!

The active ingredient is Amoxicillin. The other ingredients are Croscarmellose Sodium, Magnesium stearate, Sunset yellow E110, Carmosine E122, Brilliant blue E133, Quinoline Yellow E 104, Titanium dioxide E171, Methyl parahydroxybenzoate E218, Propyl parahydroxybenzoate E216, Gelatin (TSE Free) and Sodium lauryl sulphate.