Why is a veterinarian prescribing amoxicillin?
Amoxicillin is a synthetic penicillin (antibiotic), effective against a number of infections caused by gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria. This medication may be prescribed. cats, dogs and other pets to cure bacterial infection.
How to use this drug?
- Use amoxicillin only with your veterinarian’s prescription. Read the instructions carefully.
- When using amoxicillin in liquid form, in advance shake it and carefully calculate the required dosage.
- Use the drug as long as it is prescribed by your by a veterinarian, even if the animal seems to feel better. This will help ensure a complete cure for the infection.
- Do not use the drug more often than it appointed.
- Do not use the drug in large quantities, what is he appointed.
- Try not to miss a single dose.
What to do if one reception is skipped?
Give the necessary dosage to the animal as quickly as possible. If it’s time for the next appointment, then just keep applying the drug on a regular schedule. Do not give your pet two dosages right away.
How to store amoxicillin?
- Keep it out of the reach of children.
- Store capsules and tablets in a cool, dry place when room temperature, away from heat and direct sunlight rays.
- The drug in liquid form should be stored in the refrigerator. If more than 14 days have passed since the discovery of amoxicillin, it is necessary dispose of.
What are the possible side effects?
- Amoxicillin may cause indigestion, vomiting, and diarrhea. If indigestion is observed, then try to give drug with food. These symptoms should decrease in the process. treatment. If symptoms continue, then you should contact to the vet.
- Rarely, but intermittent symptoms may occur. breathing, rash, fever, swelling, and swelling around the face. AT in case of these symptoms, you should immediately contact to the vet.
- Other side effects may also occur. If you noticed something unusual with your pet, again, refer to to the vet.
Interaction with other drugs
- Be sure to inform your veterinarian about any other medicines that your pet is taking.
- The following drugs may affect each other and interact with amoxicillin: chloramphenicol, erythromycin, tetracycline, aminoglycosides, cyfalosporins and probenecid.
- Contact your veterinarian if your pet is demonstrating any unusual reactions to the application of various preparations.
