Amoxicillin 500 Capsules: Uses, Effects and Safety Guidelines
Amoxicillin 500 is a prescription penicillin-type antibiotic containing 500mg of amoxicillin per capsule. It is used to treat susceptible bacterial infections, which may include certain chest, ear, throat, dental, skin and urinary tract infections. It works by disrupting the formation of the bacterial cell wall. Amoxicillin does not treat colds, influenza or other viral infections.
Possible Effects and Side Effects
When the medicine is appropriate for the infection, symptoms may begin to improve within a few days. Common side effects include nausea, diarrhoea, stomach discomfort, skin rash and thrush. Stop taking the medicine and obtain urgent medical help for facial or throat swelling, breathing difficulty, fainting, a severe or blistering rash, or severe, persistent or bloody diarrhoea.
Warnings and Health Guidelines
- Use Amoxicillin 500 only after assessment and prescription by a qualified healthcare professional.
- Tell your prescriber about penicillin or cephalosporin allergies, kidney or liver problems, pregnancy, breastfeeding and every medicine or supplement you use.
- Take each dose exactly as directed and at the recommended intervals. Do not double a missed dose.
- Complete the prescribed treatment unless your clinician advises otherwise. Never share antibiotics or use leftover capsules.
- Contact your clinician if symptoms worsen or do not begin improving after three to five days.
- Keep the capsules in their original packaging and away from children.
Responsible antibiotic use helps reduce antimicrobial resistance. Read the
World Health Organization guidance,
the NHS amoxicillin guide and the
Wikipedia overview of amoxicillin.
This information does not replace personalised medical advice.
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