Blooms The Chemist Amoxicillin

Blooms The Chemist Amoxicillin

Active ingredient(s): amoxicillin trihydrate

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Consumer Medicine Information (CMI)

This leaflet provides important information about using Blooms The Chemist Amoxicillin. You should also speak to your doctor or pharmacist if you would like further information or if you have any concerns or questions about using Blooms The Chemist Amoxicillin.

Where to find information in this leaflet:

1. Why am I using Blooms The Chemist Amoxicillin?
2. What should I know before I use Blooms The Chemist Amoxicillin?
3. What if I am taking other medicines?
4. How do I use Blooms The Chemist Amoxicillin?
5. What should I know while using Blooms The Chemist Amoxicillin?
6. Are there any side effects?
7. Product details

1. Why am I using Blooms The Chemist Amoxicillin?

Blooms The Chemist Amoxicillin contains the active ingredient amoxicillin trihydrate. Blooms The Chemist Amoxicillin belongs to a group of antibiotics called penicillins. These antibiotics work by killing the bacteria that are causing your infection.

Blooms The Chemist Amoxicillin is an antibiotic used to treat infections in different parts of the body caused by bacteria.

This medicine can also be used to prevent certain infections.

Blooms The Chemist Amoxicillin will not work against infections caused by viruses such as colds or the flu.

Your doctor may have prescribed Blooms The Chemist Amoxicillin for another reason. Ask your doctor if you have any questions about why Blooms The Chemist Amoxicillin has been prescribed for you.

2. What should I know before I use Blooms The Chemist Amoxicillin?

Warnings

Do not use Blooms The Chemist Amoxicillin if:

• you are allergic to amoxicillin, any other penicillins or any of the ingredients listed at the end of this leaflet.
  Always check the ingredients to make sure you can use this medicine.
• you have had a serious allergic reaction in the past to any β-lactam antibiotics (e.g., penicillins, cephalosporins, carbapenem or monobactam). These are another group of antibiotics similar to penicillins.
  Some of the symptoms of an allergic reaction may include asthma, wheezing, shortness of breath, swelling of the face, lips or tongue which may cause difficulty in swallowing or breathing, skin rash, itching or hives.

If you are not sure if you should start taking Blooms The Chemist Amoxicillin, contact your doctor.

Check with your doctor if you:

• you have had any type of allergic reaction to any penicillin or cephalosporin medicines. You may have an increased chance of being allergic to Blooms The Chemist Amoxicillin if you are allergic to any penicillins or cephalosporins
• you have any allergies to any other medicines or any other substances such as foods, preservatives, or dyes.
• you have or have had any medical conditions, including:
  – asthma
  – kidney problems
  – liver problems
  – lymphatic leukaemia
  – glandular fever
  – diabetes
  – seizures history
  – stomach or bowel problems
  – a history of allergic problems, including hay fever

During treatment, you may be at risk of developing certain side effects. It is important you understand these risks and how to monitor for them. See additional information under Section 6. Are there any side effects?

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

Check with your doctor if you are pregnant or intend to become pregnant.

Your doctor will discuss the possible risks and benefits of using Blooms The Chemist Amoxicillin during pregnancy.

Talk to your doctor if you are breastfeeding or intend to breastfeed.

Blooms The Chemist Amoxicillin passes into breast milk. No detrimental effects for the breast-fed infant have been reported after taking amoxicillin. Amoxicillin can be used during breast-feeding.

However, breast-feeding must be stopped if gastrointestinal disorders (diarrhoea, candidosis or skin rash) occur in the new born. Your doctor will discuss the risks and benefits of taking Blooms The Chemist Amoxicillin when breastfeeding.

3. What if I am taking other medicines?

Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking any other medicines, including any medicines, vitamins, or supplements that you buy without a prescription from your pharmacy, supermarket, or health food shop.

Some medicines may interfere with Blooms The Chemist Amoxicillin and affect how it works. These include:

• medicines used to treat gout (e.g., probenecid or allopurinol)
• digoxin, a medicine used to treat heart failure
• medicines used to prevent blood clots from the coumarin class (e.g., warfarin)
• methotrexate, a medicine used to treat arthritis and some types of cancers
• other antibiotics (e.g., tetracycline).
• oral contraceptives (birth control pills)
  – Talk to your doctor about the need for an additional method of contraception. Some antibiotics may decrease the effectiveness of some birth control pills.

Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure about what medicines, vitamins, or supplements you are taking and if these affect Blooms The Chemist Amoxicillin.

4. How do I use Blooms The Chemist Amoxicillin?

How much to take

• Your doctor will tell you the dose of Blooms The Chemist Amoxicillin you will need to use each day. This depends on the condition being treated and whether any other medicines are being used.
• In adults the usual dosage is 250-500 mg three times daily.
• In children, the usual dosage is 125-250 mg three times daily and may vary depending on the weight of your child.

When to take it

In order for Blooms The Chemist Amoxicillin to be most effective, it should be taken at regular times through the day. For example, if you are taking it three times a day, take a dose every 8 hours.

Your doctor or pharmacist can advise you on a dosing schedule if you are unsure.

How to take it

• Take the capsules with a glass of water
• Blooms The Chemist Amoxicillin can be taken with or without food.

How to long to take Blooms The Chemist Amoxicillin

• Continue taking Blooms The Chemist Amoxicillin until you finish the capsules, or for as long as your doctor recommends.
• Keep taking this medicine for the full course of treatment, even if you begin to feel better after a few days.
• If you do not complete the full course prescribed by your doctor, the infection may not clear completely or your symptoms may return.
• Check with your doctor if you are not sure how long you should be taking Blooms The Chemist Amoxicillin.

If you forget to use Blooms The Chemist Amoxicillin

If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the dose you missed and take your next dose when you are meant to.

Otherwise, take it as soon as you remember, and then go back to taking your medicine as you would normally.

Do not take a double dose to make up for the dose you missed.

If you are not sure what to do, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

If you have trouble remembering when to take your medicine, ask your pharmacist for some hints.

If you use too much Blooms The Chemist Amoxicillin

If you think that you have used too much Blooms The Chemist Amoxicillin, you may need urgent medical attention.

If you take too much Blooms The Chemist Amoxicillin, you may experience symptoms such as diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting or stomach cramps.

You should immediately:

• phone the Poisons Information Centre
  (by calling 13 11 26), or
• contact your doctor, or
• go to the Emergency Department at your nearest hospital.

You should do this even if there are no signs of discomfort or poisoning.

5. What should I know while using Blooms The Chemist Amoxicillin?

Things you should do

• If you are taking Blooms The Chemist Amoxicillin for an infection and your symptoms do not improve within a few days, or if they become worse, tell your doctor.
• Tell your doctor if you become pregnant while taking Blooms The Chemist Amoxicillin.
• If you have to test your urine for sugar while you are using Blooms The Chemist Amoxicillin, make sure your doctor knows which type of test you use. Blooms The Chemist Amoxicillin may affect the results of some of these tests.
• If you develop itching, swelling or a skin rash when you are taking Blooms The Chemist Amoxicillin, do not take any more Blooms The Chemist Amoxicillin and tell your doctor at once.
• If you are about to be started on any new medicine, tell your doctor and pharmacist that you are taking Blooms The Chemist Amoxicillin.

Call your doctor straight away if you:

• get severe diarrhoea. Do this even if it occurs several weeks after Blooms The Chemist Amoxicillin has been stopped. Diarrhoea may mean that you have a serious condition affecting your bowel. You may need urgent medical care. Do not take any diarrhoea medicine without first checking with your doctor.
• get a sore white mouth or tongue while taking or soon after stopping Blooms The Chemist Amoxicillin, tell your doctor.
• get vaginal itching or discharge. This may mean you have a fungal infection called thrush. Sometimes the use of Blooms The Chemist Amoxicillin allows fungi to grow and the above symptoms to occur. Blooms The Chemist Amoxicillin does not work against fungi.

Remind any doctor, dentist, or pharmacist you visit that you are using Blooms The Chemist Amoxicillin.

Things you should not do

• Do not stop taking your medicine because you are feeling better, unless advised by your doctor.
  If you do not complete the full course prescribed by your doctor, all of the bacteria causing your infection may not be killed. These bacteria may continue to grow and multiply so that your infection may not clear completely or it may return.
• Do not give this medicine to anyone else, even if they have the same condition as you.
• Do not use this medicine to treat any other complaints unless your doctor tells you to.

Driving or using machines

Be careful before you drive or use any machines or tools until you know how Blooms The Chemist Amoxicillin affects you.

Blooms The Chemist Amoxicillin may cause tiredness or dizziness in some people. Make sure you know how you react to Blooms The Chemist Amoxicillin before you drive a car, operate machinery, or do anything else that may be dangerous if you are affected.

Looking after your medicine

Follow the instructions in the carton on how to take care of your medicine properly.

Store it in a cool dry place below 25°C away from moisture, heat, or sunlight; for example, do not store it:

• in the bathroom or near a sink, or
• in the car or on window sills.

Getting rid of any unwanted medicine

If your doctor tells you to stop taking Blooms The Chemist Amoxicillin, or the medicine has passed its expiry date, or the packaging shows signs of tampering or if the medicine does not look right, ask your pharmacist what to do with any medicine left over.

6. Are there any side effects?

All medicines can have side effects. If you do experience any side effects, most of them are minor and temporary. However, some side effects may need medical attention.

See the information below and, if you need to, ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have any further questions about side effects. The most commonly reported adverse drug reactions (ADRs) are diarrhoea, nausea and skin rash.

Less serious side effects

Less serious side effects	What to do
Fungal infection: oral thrush – white, furry, sore tongue and mouth vaginal thrush – sore and itchy vagina or discharge Gut related: diarrhoea feeling sick (nausea), vomiting Mouth related: soreness of the mouth or tongue discoloration of the teeth. Usually, the discoloration can be removed by teeth brushing. General disorders: headache tiredness	Speak to your doctor if you have any of these less serious side effects and they worry you. They are generally mild and do not cause patients to stop taking Blooms The Chemist Amoxicillin.

Serious side effects

Serious side effects

What to do

Blood related: signs of anaemia such as looking pale, short of breath when exercising, dizziness Infection related: signs of frequent infections such as fever, severe chills, sore throat, or mouth ulcers Urine related: dark coloured urine or blood in the urine passing more or less urine than is normal for you. Joint related aching or swollen joints excessive abnormal muscle movements Allergy related: any skin rash, itching or hives or blistering or peeling of the skin wheezing, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing swelling of the face, lips or tongue which may cause difficulty in swallowing or breathing Gut related: severe abdominal cramps or stomach cramps watery and severe diarrhoea, which may also be bloody Others: bruising or bleeding more easily than normal dizziness or convulsions yellowing of the skin or eyes

Call your doctor straight away or go straight to the Emergency Department at your nearest hospital if you notice any of these serious side effects.

Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you notice anything else that may be making you feel unwell.

Other side effects not listed here may occur in some people.

Reporting side effects

After you have received medical advice for any side effects you experience, you can report side effects to the Therapeutic Goods Administration online at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems. By reporting side effects, you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.

Always make sure you speak to your doctor or pharmacist before you decide to stop taking any of your medicines.

7. Product details

This medicine is only available with a doctor’s prescription.

What Blooms The Chemist Amoxicillin contains

Active ingredient (main ingredient)	amoxicillin trihydrate 500mg
Other ingredients (inactive ingredients)	magnesium stearate microcrystalline cellulose gelatin iron oxide yellow C177492 titanium dioxide
Potential allergens	This medicine does not contain lactose, sucrose, or gluten.

Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to any of these ingredients.

What Blooms The Chemist Amoxicillin looks like

Blooms The Chemist Amoxicillin 500 mg Capsules – opaque yellow hard gelatin capsules.

Available in blisters packs of 20 capsules (AUST R396082).

Who distributes Blooms The Chemist Amoxicillin

Sandoz Pty Ltd
ABN 60 075 449 553
54 Waterloo Road
Macquarie Park, NSW 2113
Tel: 1800 726 369

This leaflet was revised in May 2023.