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Apo-Amoxi

(amoxicillin)

In this factsheet:
• How does Apo-Amoxi work? What will it do for me?
• How should I use Apo-Amoxi?
• What form(s) does Apo-Amoxi come in?
• Who should NOT take Apo-Amoxi?
• What side effects are possible with Apo-Amoxi?
• Are there any other precautions or warnings for Apo-Amoxi?
• What other drugs could interact with Apo-Amoxi?

DIN (Drug Identification Number)

How does Apo-Amoxi work? What will it do for me?

Amoxicillin belongs to the group of medications known as antibiotics, specifically to the family of antibiotics known as penicillins. Amoxicillin is used for the treatment of infections caused by certain types of bacteria. It kills some types of bacteria that can cause infections of the ear, sinus, chest, bone, bladder, and throat. Amoxicillin may also be used for prevention of infections that can be caused by certain dental or medical procedures.

Your doctor may have suggested this medication for conditions other than the ones listed in these drug information articles. If you have not discussed this with your doctor or are not sure why you are taking this medication, speak to your doctor. Do not stop taking this medication without consulting your doctor.

How should I use Apo-Amoxi?

The recommended adult dose of amoxicillin varies widely depending on the age group and the condition being treated, but the medication is usually taken in three daily doses, once every eight hours. Amoxicillin can be taken with or without meals.

Many things can affect the dose of medication that a person needs, such as the severity of the condition, body weight, other medical conditions, and other medications. If your doctor has recommended a dose different from the ones listed here, do not change the way that you are taking the medication without consulting your doctor.

It is very important to take this medication exactly as prescribed until the course of treatment has been completed. If you miss a dose, take it as soon as possible and continue on with your regular schedule. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and continue on with your regular dosing schedule. Do not double doses.

Do not dispose of medications in wastewater (e.g. down the sink or in the toilet) or in household garbage. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medications that are no longer needed or have expired.

What form(s) does Apo-Amoxi come in?

Capsules
250 mg
Each scarlet and gold no. 2 capsule, identified APO 250, contains amoxicillin trihydrate equivalent to 250 mg amoxicillin. Nonmedicinal ingredients: colloidal silicon dioxide, croscarmellose sodium, stearic acid and talc; capsule shell: D&C Red No. 28, D&C Yellow No. 10, FD&C Blue No. 1, FD&C Red No. 40, FD&C Yellow No. 6, gelatin and titanium dioxide; edible black ink: ammonium hydroxide, black iron oxide, D&C Yellow No. 10, ethyl alcohol, FD&C Blue No. 1, FD&C Blue No. 2, FD&C Red No. 40, isopropyl alcohol, n-butyl alcohol, propylene glycol, pharmaceutical glaze, pharmaceutical shellac, potassium hydroxide and SDA-3A alcohol.

500 mg
Each scarlet and gold no. 0 capsule, identified APO 500, contains amoxicillin trihydrate equivalent to 500 mg amoxicillin. Nonmedicinal ingredients: colloidal silicon dioxide, croscarmellose sodium, stearic acid and talc; capsule shell: D&C Red No. 28, D&C Yellow No. 10, FD&C Blue No. 1, FD&C Red No. 40, FD&C Yellow No. 6, gelatin and titanium dioxide; edible black ink: synthetic black iron oxide, D&C Yellow No. 10, FD&C Blue No. 1 aluminum lake, FD&C Blue No. 2 aluminum lake, FD&C Red No. 40 aluminum lake, n-butyl alcohol, propylene glycol, pharmaceutical glaze and SDA-3A alcohol.

Oral Suspension (regular)
125 mg
After reconstitution each 5 mL of strawberry-flavoured suspension contains amoxicillin trihydrate equivalent to 125 mg amoxicillin. Nonmedicinal ingredients: artificial strawberry flavouring, guar gum, sodium benzoate, sodium citrate and sucrose.

250 mg
After reconstitution each 5 mL of banana-flavoured suspension contains amoxicillin trihydrate equivalent to 250 mg amoxicillin. Nonmedicinal ingredients: artificial banana flavouring, D&C yellow No. 10 aluminum lake, guar gum, sodium benzoate, sodium citrate and sucrose.

Oral Suspension (sugar-free)
125 mg
After reconstitution, each 5 mL of strawberry-flavoured suspension contains amoxicillin trihydrate equivalent to 125 mg amoxicillin. Nonmedicinal ingredients: artificial strawberry flavouring, aspartame, collodial silicon dioxide, FD&C Red No. 40, sodium benzoate, sodium citrate, sorbitol and xanthan gum.

250 mg
After reconstitution, each 5 mL of banana-flavoured suspension contains amoxicillin trihydrate equivalent to 250 mg amoxicillin. Nonmedicinal ingredients: artificial banana flavouring, aspartame, colloidal silicon dioxide, D&C Yellow No. 10 aluminum lake, sodium benzoate, sodium citrate, sorbitol and xanthan gum.

Some medications may have other generic brands available. Always ask your doctor or pharmacist about the safety of switching between brands of the same medication.

Who should NOT take Apo-Amoxi?

Amoxicillin should not be taken by anyone with history of a penicillin allergy or by anyone allergic to any of the ingredients of the product.

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