AMOXICILLIN RATIOPHARM 750 mg FILM-COATED TABLETS

Introduction

Package Leaflet: Information for the User

Amoxicillin ratiopharm 750 mg film-coated tablets EFG

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

• Keep this package leaflet, as you may need to read it again.
• If you have any questions, 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 package leaflet. See section 4.

Contents of the package leaflet:

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

1. What is Amoxicillin ratiopharm and what is it used for

What is Amoxicillin ratiopharm

Amoxicillin ratiopharm is an antibiotic. The active ingredient is amoxicillin. This 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 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 is Amoxicillin ratiopharm used for

Amoxicillin ratiopharm is used to treat infections caused by bacteria in different parts of the body. Amoxicillin ratiopharm can also be used in combination with other medications to treat stomach ulcers.

2. What you need to know before taking Amoxicillin ratiopharm

Do not take Amoxicillin ratiopharm

• 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 skin rash or swelling of the face or throat.

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

Warnings and precautions

Consult your doctor or pharmacist before taking Amoxicillin ratiopharm 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 Amoxicillin ratiopharm.

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 Amoxicillin ratiopharm. This is because Amoxicillin ratiopharm may alter the results of these types of tests.

Using Amoxicillin ratiopharm 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 Amoxicillin ratiopharm, you may be more likely to experience a skin allergic reaction.
• If you are taking anticoagulants (such as warfarin) with Amoxicillin ratiopharm, more blood tests may be necessary.
• Methotrexate (a medication used to treat cancer and severe psoriasis), penicillins may reduce the excretion of methotrexate and cause a potential increase in side effects.
• Probenecid (used to treat gout), concomitant use with probenecid may reduce the excretion of amoxicillin and is not recommended.

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• If you are taking other antibiotics (such as tetracycline), Amoxicillin ratiopharm may be less effective.

Taking Amoxicillin ratiopharm with food and drinks

Amoxicillin ratiopharm can be administered with or without food, as its absorption is barely affected by the presence of food in the digestive system.

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

Amoxicillin ratiopharm may have side effects, and the symptoms (such as allergic reactions, dizziness, and convulsions) may make it unwise for you to drive.

Do not drive or operate machinery unless you feel well.

Amoxicillin ratiopharm contains sodium

This medication contains less than 1 mmol of sodium (23 mg) per tablet; this is essentially "sodium-free".

3. How to take Amoxicillin ratiopharm

Follow your doctor's instructions for taking this medication exactly. If you are unsure, consult your doctor or pharmacist again.

• Amoxicillin ratiopharm is administered orally, the tablets can be dissolved in a little water or taken whole. You can take it alone or with food.
• Space 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 Amoxicillin ratiopharm to give to your baby or child.
• The usual dose is 40 mg to 90 mg per kilogram of body weight per day, administered 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 Amoxicillin ratiopharm 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 administered at the same time. Your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse can provide more details.
• 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 Amoxicillin ratiopharm than you should

If you have taken more Amoxicillin ratiopharm than you should, the signs may be stomach upset (nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea) or crystals in the urine, which can be seen as cloudy urine or problems urinating. Talk to your doctor as soon as possible. Bring the medication with you 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 Amoxicillin ratiopharm

• 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 Amoxicillin ratiopharm

• Continue taking Amoxicillin ratiopharm 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 can cause the infection to recur.
• Once you finish the treatment, if you continue to feel unwell, you should go back to see your doctor.

Candidiasis (a fungal infection of the moist parts of the body that can cause pain, itching, and white discharge) may occur if you take Amoxicillin ratiopharm for an extended period. If this happens, consult your doctor.

If you take Amoxicillin ratiopharm for an extended period, 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, this medication can cause side effects, although not everyone will experience them.

Stop taking Amoxicillin ratiopharm and 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 red, flat, round spots under the skin surface or bruising of 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 Amoxicillin ratiopharm, 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 rashes with itching on the skin, especially on the palms of the hands or soles of the feet, swollen, raised 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 be: changes in skin color, lumps under the skin, blisters, pustules, peeling, redness, pain, itching, exfoliation. 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, which occurs during treatment with Amoxicillin ratiopharm 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.
• severe 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 of 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.

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

If any of the above symptoms occur, stop taking the medication and see your 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 Amoxicillin ratiopharm.

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 for candidiasis from your doctor or pharmacist.
• kidney problems.

• seizures (convulsions), observed in patients treated with high doses or with kidney problems.

• dizziness.
• hyperactivity.
• crystals in the urine, which can cause acute kidney injury. These can appear as cloudy urine or difficulty or discomfort when urinating. Make sure to drink plenty of fluids to reduce the possibility of these symptoms.
• discoloration of the teeth, which usually disappears with brushing (this has been reported in children).
• the tongue may change color to yellow, brown, or black and may have a hairy appearance.
• excessive breakdown of red blood cells, which can cause 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 nosebleeds or cut yourself.

Unknown(cannot be estimated from available data)

• 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.

• A blistering rash 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).

Reporting side effects:

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

5. Storage of Amoxicillin ratiopharm

Keep this medication out of the sight and reach of children.

Do not store above 25°C. Store in the original packaging.

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 disposed of via wastewater or household waste. Deposit the packaging and any unused medications in the pharmacy's SIGRE collection point. If you are unsure, ask your pharmacist how to dispose of the packaging and any unused medications. This will help protect the environment.

6. Packaging Content and Additional Information

Composition ofAmoxicilina ratiopharm

• The active ingredient is Amoxicillin. Each film-coated tablet contains 861mg of amoxicillin trihydrate equivalent to 750 mg of amoxicillin.
• The other ingredients are magnesium stearate, povidone (K 25), potato starch glycolate (potato starch), microcrystalline cellulose, talc, titanium dioxide (E-171), and hypromellose.

Appearance of the Product and Packaging Content

Film-coated tablets.

Packages containing: 20 and 30 units.

Marketing Authorization Holder and Manufacturer

Marketing Authorization Holder

Teva Pharma, S.L.U.

Anabel Segura 11, Edificio Albatros B, 1st floor,

Alcobendas, 28108 Madrid (Spain)

Manufacturer:

Merckle GmbH

Ludwig Merckle Strasse, 3

89143 Blaubeuren (Germany)

or

Sandoz GmbH

Biochemiestrasse 10

6250 Kundl

Austria

Date of the Last Revision of this Leaflet:

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/

General Advice Regarding the Use of Antibiotics

Antibiotics are used to treat bacterial infections. They are not effective against viral infections.

Sometimes a bacterial infection does not respond to antibiotic treatment. One of the most common reasons for this is that the bacteria causing the infection are resistant to the antibiotic being taken. This means that the bacteria can survive or grow despite the antibiotic.

Bacteria can become resistant to antibiotics for many reasons. Using antibiotics properly can reduce the chances of bacteria becoming resistant to them.

When your doctor prescribes an antibiotic, it is only to treat your current illness. Paying attention to the following tips will help you prevent the appearance of resistant bacteria that can make the antibiotic not work:

2. You should not take an antibiotic unless it has been specifically prescribed for you, and you should only use it for the infection for which it was prescribed.
3. You should not take antibiotics that have been prescribed for other people, even if they had a similar infection to yours.
4. You should not give antibiotics that have been prescribed for you to other people.
5. If you still have antibiotic left after completing the treatment, return all unused medication to your pharmacy to ensure that disposal requirements are met.