Amoxicillin Compound

• Amoxicillin is available by prescription only.

• Amoxicillin is a broad-spectrum penicillin antibiotic used to treat and prevent bacterial infections.

• Amoxicillin is used to treat a wide range of infections, such as...

• Skin and soft-tissue infections

• Upper respiratory infections

• Urinary tract infections

• Ear infections

• Gastrointestinal infections

• Bladder infections

• Dental infections

• Amoxicillin fights off bacteria by inhibiting cell wall formation of bacterial cells, causing them to die.

• Amoxicillin compound is available in...

• A capsule

• An oral suspension

• Keep out of the reach of children and pets.

• Do not use if your pet has a known hypersensitivity to any penicillin derivative or cephalosporin.

• Amoxicillin can interact with some other medications. Inform your veterinarian of any and all medications your pet may be taking, especially...

• Allopurinol

• Other antibiotics

• Probenecid

• Do not use Amoxicillin with chloramphenicol or tetracycline.

• Let your veterinarian know if your pet is also suffering from...

• Kidney disease

• Stomach disease

• Intestinal disease

• Store at room temperature, protected from light and moisture.

• Shake oral suspensions before use.

• Use Amoxicillin as directed by your veterinarian.

• Follow the instructions printed on the prescription label.

• Be sure to complete the prescription to ensure a full recovery, even if your pet seems to be improving, unless instructed otherwise by your veterinarian.DO NOT STOP GIVING AMOXICILLIN BEFORE COMPLETING THE PRESCRIPTION.

• Do not give amoxicillin in larger or smaller amounts than was prescribed by your veterinarian.

• Allow your pet access to plenty of water.

• Amoxicillin can be given with or without food.

• Amoxicillin dosage will depend on the type of infection.

• There is no restriction on food or activity during treatment with Amoxicillin.

• Shake suspensions well before use.

• In the case of a missed dose of amoxicillin, give it as soon as you remember or wait until it is time to give the next dose. DO NOT GIVE A DOUBLE DOSE OF AMOXICILLIN.

• In the case of an overdose of amoxicillin, seek attention from your veterinarian.

• Symptoms of an overdose may include...

• Muscle spasms

• Weakness

• Confusion

• Seizures

• Agitation

• Allergic reactions can occur with amoxicillin and can be serious. Contact your veterinarian if you suspect that your pet is having an allergic reaction to Amoxicillin.

• Always give your pet amoxicillin for the full duration of the prescription.