Ospamox (Generic Amoxicillin)

Use
Ospamox is a penicillin like medication used to treat bacterial infections such pneumonia, bronchitis and other types of lung infections. It is also used to treat urinary tract, ear, nose and skin infections as well as venereal disease.

Pregnant women can be prescribed Ospamox to treat Chlamydia infections, although you must consult your doctor to assess any risks to the fetus before taking Ospamox.

Anti-biotics such as Ospamox do not treat colds, influenza or other viral infections.

Dosage and Application
Typically, your doctor may instruct you to take one Ospamox capsule every 8 hours. However, you should follow your instruction when taking this medication. Do not stop taking Ospamox without first consulting your doctor.

Side effects
The occurrence of side effects from taking Ospamox are considered rare. However you may experience:

• upset stomach
• diarrhea
• vomiting
• mild skin rash

Some people may also experience more serious reactions to taking Ospamox. If you experience any of the following side effects you should seek urgent medical attention.

• severe skin rash
• itching
• hives
• difficulty breathing or swallowing
• wheezing

Precautions
You must inform your doctor if you are allergic to Penicillin or any other type of drugs.

Combining anti-biotics with other medications can cause serious side effects or otherwise reduce the effectiveness of Ospamox to treat infection. You should talk to doctor or medical professional if you are taking any other medication, including homeopathic treatments. Your doctor will particularly want to know if you are taking

• other antibiotics
• allopurinol (Lopurin)
• anticoagulants ('blood thinners') such as warfarin (Coumadin)
• oral contraceptives
• probenecid (Benemid)
• vitamin supplements