AMOXICILLIN TARBIS FARMA 500 mg HARD CAPSULES

Introduction

Leaflet:information for the user

Amoxicillin Tarbis Farma 500 mg hard capsules EFG

Read all of this leaflet carefully before you start taking this medicine because it contains important information for you.

• Keep this leaflet, you may need to read it again.
• 1. If you have any further questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

• This medicine has been prescribed for you only (or for your child), do not pass it on to others. It may harm them, even if their signs of illness are the same as yours.
• If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. See section 4.

Contents of the pack

1. What is Amoxicillin Tarbis Farma and what is it used for
2. What you need to know before you take Amoxicillin Tarbis Farma
3. How to take Amoxicillin Tarbis Farma
4. Possible side effects
5. Storage of Amoxicillin Tarbis Farma
6. Contents of the pack and other information

1. What is Amoxicillin Tarbis Farma and what is it used for

Amoxicillin Tarbis Farma is an antibiotic. The active substance is amoxicillin. This belongs to a group of medicines called “penicillins”.

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

It is important that you follow the instructions regarding the dose, administration interval, and treatment duration indicated by your doctor.

Do not store or reuse this medicine. If you have any leftover antibiotic after finishing the treatment, return it to the pharmacy for proper disposal. Do not throw medicines down the drain or into the trash.

What Amoxicillin Tarbis Farma is used for

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

2. What you need to know before you take Amoxicillin Tarbis Farma

Do not takeAmoxicillin Tarbis Farma:

• if you are allergic to amoxicillin, penicillins, or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (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 Amoxicillin Tarbis Farma if any of the above applies to you. If you are not sure, consult your doctor or pharmacist before taking Amoxicillin Tarbis Farma.

Warnings and precautions

Consult your doctor or pharmacist before taking Amoxicillin Tarbis Farma if:

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

If you are not sure if any of the above symptoms apply to you, inform your doctor or pharmacist before taking Amoxicillin Tarbis Farma.

Blood and urine tests

If you are having:

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

Tell your doctor or pharmacist that you are taking Amoxicillin Tarbis Farma. This is because this medicine may affect the results of these types of tests.

UsingAmoxicillin Tarbis Farmawith other medicines

Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are using, have recently used, or might use any other medicines.

• If you are taking allopurinol (used for gout) with Amoxicillin Tarbis Farma, you may be more likely to suffer an allergic skin reaction.
• If you are taking probenecid (used to treat gout), concomitant use with Amoxicillin Tarbis Farma may reduce the excretion of amoxicillin and is not recommended.
• If you are taking anticoagulants (such as warfarin) with Amoxicillin Tarbis Farma, more blood tests may be needed.
• If you are taking other antibiotics (such as tetracycline), Amoxicillin Tarbis Farma may be less effective.
• If you are taking methotrexate (a medicine used to treat cancer and severe psoriasis), 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 medicine.

Driving and using machines

Amoxicillin Tarbis Farma may have side effects such as allergic reactions, dizziness, and convulsions, which may make you unfit to drive.

Do not drive or operate machinery unless you are feeling well.

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3. How to take Amoxicillin Tarbis Farma

Follow exactly the administration instructions of this medicine given by your doctor or pharmacist. In case of doubt, consult your doctor or pharmacist again.

• Swallow the capsules with water, without opening them.
• Space out the doses during 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 Tarbis Farma 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 Amoxicillin Tarbis Farma 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 stages - circular pink or red rash): 4 g per day; systemic manifestations (later stages - 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 medicines to treat stomach ulcers.
• To prevent heart infection during surgery:the dose will vary depending on the type of surgery. Other medicines may be given at the same time. Your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse can give you more details.
• The maximum recommended daily 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 moreAmoxicillin Tarbis Farmathan you should

If you have taken more amoxicillin 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 difficulty urinating. Talk to your doctor as soon as possible. Take the medicine with you to show them.

In case of overdose or accidental ingestion, consult your doctor or pharmacist immediately or call the Toxicology Information Service, phone 91 562 04 20, indicating the medicine and the amount taken.

If you forget to takeAmoxicillin Tarbis Farma

• 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 forgotten doses.

How long to takeAmoxicillin Tarbis Farma

• Continue taking amoxicillin for the time your doctor has told you, 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 come back.
• Once you finish the treatment, if you are still feeling unwell, you should go back to see your doctor.

Thrush (a fungal infection of the moist parts of the body that can cause pain, itching, and white discharge) may appear if you take Amoxicillin Tarbis Farma for a long time. If this happens, consult your doctor.

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

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

4. Possible side effects

Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.

Stop takingAmoxicillin Tarbis Farmaand 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 can include: itching of the skin or rash, swelling of the face, lips, tongue, body, or difficulty breathing. These can be serious and, in some cases, have been fatal
• a skin rash or round, flat, red patches 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 can be associated with joint pain (arthritis) and kidney problems
• a delayed allergic reaction may appear 7 to 12 days after taking amoxicillin, 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 on the skin, especially on the palms of the hands or soles of the feet, swollen areas of skin, soft tissues on the surface of the mouth, eyes, or genitals. You may have a fever and be very tired
• other serious skin reactions can include: change in skin color, lumps under the skin, blisters, pimples with pus, peeling, redness, pain, itching. These can be associated with fever, headache, and body pain
• fever, chills, sore throat, or other signs of infection, or easy bruising. These can be signs of a problem with your blood cells
• Jarisch-Herxheimer reaction, which occurs during treatment with amoxicillin 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 can occur. These are mainly associated with prolonged treatments, men, and the elderly. You should tell 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 medicine and see a doctor immediately.

Sometimes you may experience less serious 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 stop your treatment withAmoxicillin Tarbis Farma.

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)

• thrush (fungal infection of the vagina, mouth, or skin folds), you can get treatment for thrush 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 appear as cloudy urine or difficulty or discomfort when urinating. Make sure to drink plenty of fluids to reduce the chance 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: tiredness, headache, difficulty breathing, dizziness, paleness, and yellowing of the skin and the whites of the eyes
• low white blood cell count
• low count of cells involved in blood clotting
• the blood may take longer than normal to clot. You may notice this if you have a nosebleed or cut yourself.

Not known(cannot be estimated from the 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 medicine). 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 that surround the brain and spinal cord (aseptic meningitis).

Reporting of side effects

If you experience any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist, even if it is possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. You can also report side effects directly through the Spanish Pharmacovigilance System for Human Use Medicines: http://www.notificaram.es. By reporting side effects, you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.

5. Storage of Amoxicillin Tarbis Farma

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

Do not use this medicine after the expiry date stated on the pack. The expiry date is the last day of the month stated.

Store below 25°C.

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

Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. Return the packs and any unused medicine to the pharmacy for disposal. If you are unsure, ask your pharmacist how to dispose of packs and any unused medicine. This will help protect the environment.

6. Container Content and Additional Information

Composition ofAmoxicilina Tarbis Farma

• The active ingredient is amoxicillin. Each capsule contains 500 mg of amoxicillin (as amoxicillin trihydrate).
• The other components are: Content: talc, magnesium stearate (E572). Capsule shell: gelatin, quinoline yellow (E104), allura red (E129), and titanium dioxide.

Appearance of the Product and Container Content

Amoxicilina Tarbis Farma 500 mg hard capsules are presented as gelatin capsules with a red head and white body, opaque.

The capsules are packaged in PVC/aluminum blisters, in packs of 20 and 30 capsules.

Only some pack sizes may be marketed.

Marketing Authorization Holder and Manufacturer:

Holder:

Tarbis Farma S.L.

Gran Via Carlos III 94

08028 Barcelona - Spain

Manufacturer:

Antibiotice

1 Valea Lupului

Iasi 707410 - Romania

Date of the Last Revision of this Leaflet: January 2023

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