Amoxicillin Indofarma/Kimia Farma is useful for treatingvarious bacterial infections, such as pneumonia, urinary tract infections, gonorrhea, skin infections, or ear infections.
Amoxicillin Indofarma/Kimia Farma is a penicillin class of antibiotics that works by stopping the growth of bacteria that cause infection. Amoxicillin Indofarma/Kimia Farma is not used to treat viral infections, such as flu or Covid-19.
In certain conditions, Amoxicillin Indofarma/Kimia Farma can also be combined with other drugs to treat gastric ulcers due to infection. Helicobacter pylori.
What is Amoxicillin Indofarma/Kimia Farma
| Active Ingredients | Amoxicillin Trihydrate |
| group | Prescription drugs |
| Category | Penicillin antibiotics |
| Benefit | Overcoming bacterial infections |
| Used by | Adults and children |
| Amoxicillin Indofarma/Kimia Farma for pregnant and lactating women | Category B:Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the fetus, but there are no controlled studies in pregnant women. Drugs should only be used if the expected benefit outweighs the risk to the fetus. Amoxicillin Indofarma/Kimia Farma can be absorbed into breast milk. If you are breastfeeding, do not use this medicine without consulting your doctor first. |
| Drug form | Caplet |
Warnings Before Taking Amoxicillin Indofarma/Kimia Farma
Amoxicillin Indofarma/Kimia Farma should only be used according to a doctor's prescription. There are several things that must be considered before taking Amoxicillin Indofarma/Kimia Farma, including:
- Do not take Amoxicillin Indofarma/Kimia Farma if you are allergic to this drug or to other penicillin class antibiotics. Tell your doctor about any allergies you have.
- Tell your doctor if you have or have had asthma, seizures, leukemia, phenylketonuria, kidney disease, liver disease, or mononucleosis.
- Tell your doctor if you plan to vaccinate with live vaccines while taking Amoxicillin Indofarma/Kimia Farma.
- Tell your doctor if you have ever had diarrhea due to taking antibiotics.
- Tell your doctor if you are taking certain medications, supplements, or herbal products.
- Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning a pregnancy.
- Tell your doctor that you are taking Amoxicillin Indofarma/Kimia Farma, especially if you are planning to have surgery.
- Immediately see a doctor if you have an allergic drug reaction, serious side effects, or overdose after taking Amoxicillin Indofarma/Kimia Farma.
Dosage and Instructions for Use of Amoxicillin Indofarma/Kimia Farma
The dosage of Amoxicillin Indofarma/Kimia Farma is different for each person, depending on the type and severity of infection. The dose of Amoxicillin Indofarma/Kimia Farma for adults is 250–500 mg, 3 times a day, or 500–1,000 mg, 2 times a day. For severe bacterial infections, the dose that can be given is 750–1,000 mg, 3 times a day.
The dosage of Amoxicillin Indofarma/Kimia Farma for children will be determined by the doctor according to the child's weight and the condition of the infection to be treated.
How to Take Amoxicillin Indofarma / Kimia Farma Correctly
Follow the doctor's recommendations and read the instructions for use listed on the packaging before consuming Amoxicillin Indofarma/Kimia Farma.
Amoxicillin Indofarma/Kimia Farma tablets can be taken before or after meals. However, to reduce the risk of discomfort in your stomach, it is recommended to take this drug after eating. Swallow the medicine whole and do not crush, split, or chew.
Make sure that there is sufficient time between one dose and the next. Try to take Amoxicillin Indofarma/Kimia Farma at the same time every day so that the drug can work optimally.
For those of you who forget to take the drug Amoxicillin Indofarma/Kimia Farma, it is recommended to take it immediately if the break with the next consumption schedule is not too close. If it is close, ignore it and do not double the dose.
Do not stop taking Amoxicillin Indofarma/Kimia Farma before the end of the treatment period prescribed by the doctor, even if your symptoms have improved. Stopping the use of antibiotics prematurely has the risk of causing a recurrence of the infection and the bacteria becoming resistant to antibiotics.
Store Amoxicillin Indofarma/Kimia Farma at room temperature and in a closed container to avoid exposure to direct sunlight. Keep this medicine out of reach of children.
Interaction Amoxicillin Indofarma/Kimia Farma with Other Drugs
The following are some of the effects of drug interactions that may occur if Amoxicillin Indofarma/Kimia Farma is used together with other drugs:
- Increased blood levels of amoxicillin when used with probenecid
- Increased risk of allergic reaction when used with allopurinol
- Decreased effectiveness of amoxicillin when used with other antibiotics, such as tetracycline, chloramphenicol, or macrolides
- Increased risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant drugs, such as warfarin
- Increased risk of methotrexate poisoning
- Decreased effectiveness of birth control pills
Side Effects and DangersAmoxicillin Indofarma/Kimia Farma
Amoxicillin Indofarma/Kimia Farma may cause mild side effects. Some of the side effects that can appear are:
- Nauseous
- Throw up
- Diarrhea
- Headache
- Changes in the sense of taste
- Insomnia
Check with your doctor if the side effects above do not subside or get worse. Immediately see a doctor if you have an allergic reaction to the drug or a more serious side effect, such as:
- Bloody diarrhea
- Nausea or vomiting that occurs continuously
- Impaired liver function that can be characterized by symptoms, such as stomach cramps, dark urine, or jaundice
- Easy bruising or nosebleeds
- Muscle pain or joint pain
