AMOXICILLIN ARDINE 500 mg HARD CAPSULES

Introduction

Leaflet: information for the user

Amoxicilina Ardine 500 mg hard capsules EFG

amoxicillin

Read the entire leaflet carefully before starting to take this medication, as it contains important information for you.

• Keep this leaflet, as you may need to read it again.
• 1. If you have any doubts, consult your doctor or pharmacist.

• This medication has been prescribed to you (or your child) only, and you should not give it to others, even if they have the same symptoms as you, as it may harm them.
  • If you experience side effects, consult your doctor or pharmacist, even if they are not listed in this leaflet. See section 4.

Contents of the leaflet

1. What Amoxicilina Ardine is and what it is used for
2. What you need to know before taking Amoxicilina Ardine
3. How to take Amoxicilina Ardine
4. Possible side effects
5. Storage of Amoxicilina Ardine
6. Package contents and additional information

1. What Amoxicilina Ardine is and what it is used for

What is Amoxicilina Ardine

Amoxicilina Ardine is an antibiotic. The active ingredient is amoxicillin. This medication belongs to a group of medications called "penicillins".

Antibiotics are used to treat bacterial infections and are not effective against viral infections such as the flu or the common cold.

It is essential to follow the instructions regarding dosage, administration interval, and treatment duration indicated by your doctor.

Do not store or reuse this medication. If you have any leftover antibiotic after completing treatment, return it to the pharmacy for proper disposal. Do not throw medications down the drain or in the trash.

What Amoxicilina Ardine is used for

Amoxicilina Ardine is used to treat infections caused by bacteria in different parts of the body.

Amoxicilina Ardine can also be used in combination with other medications to treat stomach ulcers.

2. What you need to know before taking Amoxicilina Ardine

Do not take Amoxicilina Ardine:

• if you are allergic to amoxicillin, penicillins, or any of the other components of this medication (listed in section 6)

• if you have ever had an allergic reaction to any other antibiotic. This could include a skin rash or swelling of the face or throat.

Do not take Amoxicilina Ardine if any of the above points apply to you. If you are unsure, consult your doctor or pharmacist before taking Amoxicilina Ardine.

Warnings and precautions

Consult your doctor or pharmacist before taking Amoxicilina Ardine if:

• you have infectious mononucleosis (fever, sore throat, swollen glands, and extreme fatigue)
• you have kidney problems
• you do not urinate regularly.

If you are unsure whether any of the above situations apply to you, inform your doctor or pharmacist before taking Amoxicilina Ardine.

Blood and urine tests

If you are undergoing:

• urine tests (glucose in urine) or blood tests for liver function
• estriol tests (used during pregnancy to check if the baby is developing normally)

Inform your doctor or pharmacist that you are taking Amoxicilina Ardine. This is because Amoxicilina Ardine may alter the results of these types of tests.

Using Amoxicilina Ardine with other medications

Inform your doctor or pharmacist if you are using, have recently used, or may need to use any other medication.

• If you are taking allopurinol (used for gout) with Amoxicilina Ardine, you may be more likely to experience a skin allergic reaction.
• If you are taking probenecid (used to treat gout), your doctor may adjust the dose of Amoxicilina Ardine. Concomitant use of probenecid may reduce the excretion of Amoxicilina and is not recommended.
• If you are taking anticoagulants (such as warfarin) with Amoxicilina Ardine, more blood tests may be necessary.
• If you are taking other antibiotics (such as tetracycline), Amoxicilina Ardine may be less effective.
• If you are taking methotrexate (a medication used to treat cancer and severe psoriasis), Amoxicilina Ardine may increase the risk of side effects. Penicillins may reduce the excretion of methotrexate and cause a potential increase in side effects.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant, or plan to become pregnant, consult your doctor or pharmacist before using this medication.

Driving and using machines

Amoxicilina Ardine may have side effects, and symptoms (such as allergic reactions, dizziness, and convulsions) may make you unfit to drive.

Do not drive or operate machinery unless you feel well.

3. How to take Amoxicilina Ardine

Follow your doctor's or pharmacist's instructions for taking this medication exactly.

If you are unsure, consult your doctor or pharmacist again.

• Swallow the capsules with water, without opening them.
• Space out the doses evenly throughout the day, at least 4 hours apart.

The usual dose is:

Children under 40 kg in weight

All doses are based on the child's body weight in kilograms.

• Your doctor will tell you how much Amoxicilina Ardine to give to your baby or child
• The usual dose is 40 mg to 90 mg per kilogram of body weight per day, given in two or three divided doses.
• The maximum recommended dose is 100 mg per kilogram of body weight per day.

Adults, elderly patients, and children over 40 kg in weight

The usual dose of Amoxicilina Ardine is 250 mg to 500 mg three times a day or 750 mg to 1 g every 12 hours, depending on the severity and type of infection.

• Severe infections:750 mg to 1 g three times a day.
• Urinary tract infection:3 g twice a day for one day.
• Lyme disease (an infection caused by parasites called ticks):isolated erythema migrans (early stage - circular pink or red rash): 4 g per day; systemic manifestations (late stage - with more severe symptoms or when the disease spreads throughout the body): up to 6 g per day.
• Stomach ulcers:a dose of 750 mg or a dose of 1 g, twice a day, for 7 days with other antibiotics and medications to treat stomach ulcers.
• To prevent heart infection during surgery:the dose will vary depending on the type of surgery. Other medications may be given at the same time. Your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse can provide more information.
• The maximum recommended dose is 6 g per day.

Kidney problems

If you have kidney problems, the dose may be lower than the usual dose.

If you take more Amoxicilina Ardine than you should

If you have taken more Amoxicilina Ardine than you should, the signs may include stomach upset (nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea) or crystals in the urine, which may appear as cloudy urine or difficulty urinating. Talk to your doctor as soon as possible. Bring the medication to show them. You can also call the Toxicology Information Service, phone 91 562 04 20, indicating the medication and the amount taken.

If you forget to take Amoxicilina Ardine

• If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember.
• Do not take the next dose too soon, wait at least 4 hours before taking the next dose
• Do not take a double dose to make up for missed doses.

How long to take Amoxicilina Ardine

• Continue taking Amoxicilina Ardine for the time your doctor has indicated, even if you feel better. You need to take all the doses to overcome the infection. If some bacteria survive, they may cause the infection to recur.
• Once you finish the treatment, if you still feel unwell, you should go back to see your doctor.

You may develop candidiasis (a fungal infection of the moist parts of the body that can cause pain, itching, and white discharge) if you take Amoxicilina Ardine for a long time. If this happens, consult your doctor.

If you take Amoxicilina Ardine for a long time, your doctor may perform additional tests to check that your kidneys, liver, and blood are functioning normally.

If you have any other questions about the use of this medication, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

4. Possible side effects

Like all medications, Amoxicilina Ardine can cause side effects, although not everyone will experience them.

Stop taking Amoxicilina Ardineand see a doctor immediately if you experience any of the following serious side effects – you may need urgent medical treatment:

The following side effects are very rare (may affect up to 1 in 10,000 people)

• allergic reactions, the signs may include: itching of the skin or rash, swelling of the face, lips, tongue, body, or difficulty breathing. These can be severe and, in some cases, have been fatal.
• skin rash or flat red spots under the skin surface or bruising on the skin. This is due to inflammation of the blood vessel walls due to an allergic reaction. It may be associated with joint pain (arthritis) and kidney problems
• a delayed allergic reaction may occur 7 to 12 days after taking Amoxicilina Ardine, some signs include: rashes, fever, joint pain, and swelling of the lymph nodes, especially under the arms
• a skin reaction called 'erythema multiforme' in which you may develop: purple or reddish patches with itching on the skin, especially on the palms of the hands or soles of the feet, swollen areas on the skin, soft tissues on the surface of the mouth, eyes, or genitals. You may have a fever and feel very tired
• other severe skin reactions may include: change in skin color, lumps under the skin, blisters, pimples with pus, peeling, redness, pain, itching. These may be associated with fever, headache, and body pain
• flu-like symptoms with skin rash, fever, gland inflammation, and abnormal blood test results (such as increased white blood cells (eosinophilia) and elevated liver enzymes) (drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS))
• fever, chills, sore throat, or other signs of infection, or easy bruising. These may be signs of a problem with your blood cells
• Jarisch-Herxheimer reaction that occurs during treatment with Amoxicilina Ardine for Lyme disease and causes fever, chills, headache, muscle pain, and skin rash
• inflammation of the large intestine (colon) with diarrhea (sometimes with blood), pain, and fever
• serious liver effects may occur. These are mainly associated with prolonged treatments, men, and the elderly. You should inform your doctor immediately if you have:
• severe diarrhea with bleeding
• blisters, redness, or bruising on the skin
• dark urine or pale stools
• yellowing of the skin and the whites of the eyes (jaundice). See also anemia below, which can lead to jaundice.
• Chest pain in the context of allergic reactions, which can be a symptom of allergy-induced heart attack (Kounis syndrome).
• Drug-induced enterocolitis syndrome (DIES): DIES has been reported mainly in children receiving amoxicillin. It is a certain type of allergic reaction with the main symptom of repeated vomiting (1-4 hours after taking the medication). Other symptoms may include abdominal pain, lethargy, diarrhea, and low blood pressure.
• Crystals in the urine that cause acute kidney injury
• A skin rash with blisters arranged in a circle with a central crust or like a string of pearls (linear IgA disease)
• Inflammation of the membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord (aseptic meningitis)

These can occur during treatment or up to several weeks after.

If any of the above symptoms occur, stop taking the medication and see a doctor immediately.

Sometimes you may experience less severe skin reactions such as:

• a moderate rash with itching (round, pink-red patches), swollen areas with a blister-like appearance on the forearms, legs, palms, hands, or feet. This is uncommon (may affect up to 1 in 100 people).

If you experience any of these, talk to your doctor as you will need to interrupt your treatment with Amoxicilina Ardine.

Other possible side effects are:

Common(may affect up to 1 in 10 people)

• skin rash
• nausea
• diarrhea.

Uncommon(may affect up to 1 in 100 people)

• vomiting.

Very rare(may affect up to 1 in 10,000 people)

• candidiasis (fungal infection in the vagina, mouth, or skin folds), you can get treatment from your doctor or pharmacist for candidiasis
• kidney problems
• seizures (convulsions), observed in patients treated with high doses or with kidney problems
• dizziness
• hyperactivity
• crystals in the urine, which may appear as cloudy urine or difficulty or discomfort urinating. Make sure to drink plenty of fluids to reduce the likelihood of these symptoms
• the tongue may change color to yellow, brown, or black and may have a hairy appearance
• a severe breakdown of red blood cells that causes a type of anemia. The signs include: fatigue, headache, difficulty breathing, dizziness, paleness, and yellowing of the skin and the whites of the eyes
• low white blood cell count
• low number of cells involved in blood clotting
• the blood may take longer than usual to clot. You may notice this if you have a nosebleed or cut yourself.

Reporting side effects

If you experience any side effects, consult your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse, even if they are not listed in this leaflet. You can also report them directly through the Spanish Medication Monitoring System for Human Use: https://www.notificaram.es. By reporting side effects, you can help provide more information on the safety of this medication.

5. Storage of Amoxicilina Ardine

Keep this medication out of sight and reach of children.

Store in the original packaging to protect it from moisture.

Do not use this medication if you notice visible signs of deterioration.

Do not use this medication after the expiration date stated on the packaging, after EXP. The expiration date is the last day of the month indicated.

Medications should not be thrown down the drain or in the trash. Deposit the packaging and any unused medications in the SIGRE collection point at your usual pharmacy. If you have any doubts, ask your pharmacist how to dispose of the packaging and any unused medications. This will help protect the environment.

6. Container Content and Additional Information

Composition ofAmoxicilina Ardine

• The active ingredient is amoxicillin. Each hard capsule contains 500 mg of amoxicillin.

• The other components are:

Capsule content:

Magnesium stearate

Potato starch glycolate sodium

Capsule composition:

Gelatin (E-441)

Red iron oxide (E-172)

Erythrosine (E-127)

Titanium dioxide (E-171)

Product Appearance and Container Content

Amoxicilina Ardine 500 mg capsules are hard capsules with a white opaque body and a green cap.

They are packaged in blisters in a box. It is available in packs of 20 and 30 capsules.

Marketing Authorization Holder and Manufacturer

Marketing Authorization Holder

Laboratorio Reig Jofre, S.A.

Gran Capitán, 10

08970 Sant Joan Despí (Barcelona)

Manufacturer

Laboratorio Reig Jofre, S.A.

Jarama, 111

45007 Toledo

Date of the Last Revision of this Leaflet: January 2023

Detailed and updated information on this medication is available on the website of the Spanish Agency for Medicines and Health Products (AEMPS) http://www.aemps.gob.es/