How to take Amoxil correctly: before or after a meal?

Amoxil (active ingredient - amoxicillin) is one of the most often appointed antibiotics of a penicillinic row. The correct intake of this drug is crucial for efficiency of treatment. In this article we will in detail consider all aspects of reception of Amoxil and we will answer an important issue: when it is better to take the drug - to or after a meal?

General information on Amoxil

Amoxil - the antibacterial drug of a broad spectrum of activity relating to group of semi-synthetic penicillin. It is effective against many species of bacteria and is applied at treatment:

• respiratory infections
• infections of ENT organs
• infections of urinary tract
• infections of skin and soft tissues
• some other bacterial infections

Is issued in various dosage forms:

• capsules
• tablets
• powder for suspension preparation
• injection forms

Features of absorption of drug

Amoxicillin is well soaked up in digestive tract. The bioavailability of drug is about 90% that is a high rate. However various factors can influence process of absorption:

• acidity of gastric juice
• availability of food in a stomach
• reception time
• specific features of an organism

Regulations of Admission concerning meal

Basic rule: Amoxil it is possible to accept both to, and after a meal. However there are some nuances:

At reception to food:

• it is quicker soaked up
• higher concentration in blood is reached
• can cause discomfort in a stomach

At inclusion in time or after a meal:

• a little absorption speed decreases
• the risk of side effects from a GIT decreases
• more comfortable reception for most of patients

Influence of food stuffs on efficiency of drug

Some products can affect Amoxil efficiency:

It is necessary to avoid:

• alcoholic beverages
• products with the high content of caffeine
• very acid products

It is recommended:

• neutral food
• enough water
• digestible products

Optimum time of reception

For maximum efficiency it is important to observe equal intervals between administrations of drug:

At reception 2 times a day:

• in the morning (for example, at 8:00)
• in the evening (for example, at 20:00)

At reception 3 times a day:

• in the morning (for example, at 6:00)
• in the afternoon (for example, at 14:00)
• in the evening (for example, at 22:00)

Features of reception at different groups of patients

Children:

• suspension use is preferable
• inclusion in time or after a meal
• strict observance of a dosage on weight
• correction of time of reception taking into account a day regimen is possible

Elderly patients:

• dose adjustment can be required
• reception after a meal for reduction of risk of side effects
• special attention to regularity of reception

Patients with gastrointestinal diseases:

• reception after a meal
• division of a daily dose into more frequent receptions is possible
• control of shipping

Possible mistakes at reception

Typical mistakes which should be avoided:

Disturbance of the mode of reception:

• admission of doses
• non-compliance with intervals
• unauthorized termination of a course

Wrong storage:

• non-compliance with temperature condition
• storage of the prepared suspension longer than admissible term

Interaction with other drugs:

• concomitant use with incompatible drugs
• lack of informing the doctor on the taken drugs

Recommendations about the correct reception

General recommendations:

Observance of the mode:

• to take the drug at the same time
• to do not miss receptions
• to finish a full course of treatment

Reception with water:

• to use enough water (not less than 200 ml)
• not to wash down with other drinks

Storage:

• to meet storage conditions
• to control a period of validity
• it is correct to prepare suspension

Drinking mode:

• to use enough liquid during the day
• to avoid alcohol

Frequently asked questions

Whether it is possible to accept Amoxil on an empty stomach?

Yes, it is possible, but it can cause discomfort in a stomach in some patients.

What to do if reception is missed?

To take the drug as soon as possible if before the following reception there is enough time. Not to double a dose.

Whether it is possible to divide a tablet?

Only if on a tablet is special risk for division.

How it is long possible to store the prepared suspension?

According to the instruction, usually no more than 7-14 days at storage in the refrigerator. Conclusion

The correct reception of Amoxil - an important condition of effective treatment. Basic principles:

• Regularity of reception
• Observance of the recommended dosage
• Possibility of reception to or after a meal (it is more preferable after a meal to most of patients)
• End of a full course of treatment
• Control of compatibility with other drugs