TEVA 3109
Generic Name: amoxicillin
Name of the brand: Amoxil
Class of drugs: Aminopenicillins
TEVA 3109 is an oral medication with a beige color Capsule, containing amoxicillin 500 milligrams as an active ingredient. It is manufactured and provided via Teva Pharmaceuticals USA.
TEVA 3109 can treat various types of infections that are caused by bacteria like tonsillitis, bronchitis, pneumonia, or infections in the nose, ear throat, skin, or urinary tract.
TEVA 3109 may also be utilized in conjunction with another antibiotic known as clarithromycin (Biaxin) to treat stomach ulcers that are caused by Helicobacter pylori. This mix is frequently combined together with a stomach acid reducer known as Lansoprazole (Prevacid).ß
There are a variety of types and brands of Amoxil that are available, but not all brands are included in this brochure.
Warnings
Do not take this medication if allergic this medication, or any other antibiotic penicillin-like ampicillin (Omnipen, Principen), dicloxacillin (Dycill, Dynapen), oxacillin (Bactocill), penicillin (Beepen-VK, Ledercillin VK, Pen-V, Pen-Vee, Pfizerpen, V-Cillin K, and Veetids) and many more.
Before taking TEVA 3109, inform your doctor if sensitive to cephalosporins like Omnicef, Cefzil, Ceftin, Keflex, and others. Tell your doctor if asthma, kidney or liver disease, bleeding disorder or blood clotting mononucleosis (also known as “mono”), or any kind of allergy.
Before you start taking this medicine, make sure to consult your doctor
It is recommended not to use TEVA 3109 in the event that you are allergic to penicillin antibiotics such as ampicillin, dicloxacillin or penicillin, oxacillin, or ticarcillin.
To ensure this medication is suitable for you, inform your physician if you suffer from:
- kidney disease;
- Mononucleosis (also referred to as “mono”);
- The cause of diarrhea is the use of antibiotics or
- Food or drug allergies (especially to antibiotics that contain cephalosporins like Omnicef, Cefzil, Ceftin, Keflex, and others).
It isn’t known if this medication will affect a newborn baby. Inform your doctor if are pregnant or planning to be pregnant.
TEVA 3109 could cause birth control pills to become less efficient. Consult your physician about non-hormonal birth control (condom diaphragm, diaphragm, cervical cap as well as the contraceptive sponge) to stop pregnancy.
How do I consume TEVA 3109?
Follow the exact dosage as directed by your physician. Follow the directions on your prescription label, and review all medication guides and instructions sheets.
If I miss a dose?
Do not miss the missed dose, and take the next dose at your regular time. Don’t take two doses at the same time.
if I overdose?
Get medical attention immediately or contact for help at the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222.
What to avoid
Diarrhea can be caused by antibiotics and could be an indicator of an infection that has just started. If you are experiencing diarrhea that’s watery or bloody, consult your doctor prior to taking an anti-diarrhea drug.
TEVA 3109 side effects
Contact emergency medical assistance If you are experiencing symptoms warnings of an allergy reaction with amoxicillin (hives and breathing difficulties or swelling in your throat or face) or a severe skin reaction (fever and burning eyes, sore throat, and skin irritation, as well as the skin, is red or purple with peeling and blisters).
What other medications can have an effect on TEVA 3109?
Discuss with your doctor all other medications particularly:
- Other antibiotics,
- allopurinol;
- probenecid; or
- a blood thinner – warfarin, Coumadin, Jantoven.
This list is not comprehensive. Other medications can interfere with TEVA 3109. This includes medications that are prescribed and available over the counter such as vitamins, herbal remedies.
More details
Always consult your doctor to confirm that the information provided on this page is applicable to your particular situation.