Trimox (amoxicillin) is a penicillin-like antibiotic. Trimox is used to treat a wide variety of infections, including: gonorrhea, middle ear infections, skin infections, upper and lower respiratory tract infections, and infections of the genital and urinary tract.

Trimox is also used before some surgery or dental work to prevent infection. Trimox will not work for colds, flu, or other viral infections.

Trimox also is used occasionally to treat a chlamydia infection during pregnancy.

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Trimox works by interfering with the ability of bacteria to form cell walls. The cell walls of bacteria are vital for their survival. They keep unwanted substances from entering their cells and stop the contents of their cells from leaking out. Trimox impairs the bonds that hold the bacterial cell wall together. This allows holes to appear in the cell walls and kills the bacteria.

Trimox is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that kills a wide variety of bacteria that cause a wide variety of commonly-occuring infections.

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Trimox can be taken with or without food.
Dosages will be determined by the type of infection being treated.

ADULTS
Trimox for Ear, Nose, Throat, Skin, Genital, and Urinary Tract Infections:
The usual dosage is 250 milligrams, taken every 8 hours.

Trimox for Infections of the Lower Respiratory Tract:
The usual dosage is 500 milligrams, taken every 8 hours.

Trimox for Gonorrhea:
The usual dosage is 3 grams in a single oral dose.

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There may be an increased risk of experiencing a rash as a side effect of Trimox if you are also taking allopurinol.

Trimox may decrease the removal of methotrexate from the body, increasing the risk of side effects. If you are taking methotrexate you should be well monitored by your doctor while you are taking a course of Trimox.

Probenecid increases the blood level of Trimox, and people taking probenecids may be prescribed a lower dose of Trimox.

Trimox may rarely

Most Important Fact about Trimox
If you are allergic to either penicillin or cephalosporin antibiotics in any form, consult your doctor before taking Trimox . There is a possibility that you are allergic to both types of medication; and if a reaction occurs, it could be extremely severe. If you take Trimox and feel signs of a reaction, seek medical attention immediately.

Trimox precautions if you are pregnant or breastfeeding
Trimox should be used during pregnancy only when clearly needed.

Side effects of Trimox may include:

• agitation,
• anemia,
• anxiety,
• changes in behavior,
• colitis,
• confusion,
• convulsions,
• diarrhea,
• dizziness,
• hives,
• hyperactivity,
• insomnia,
• liver problems and jaundice,
• nausea,
• peeling skin,
• rash,
• tooth discoloration in children, and
• vomiting.