Amoxicillin ArDine 500 mg hard capsules EFG

Package leaflet: Information for the user

Introduction

Package leaflet: information for the user

Amoxicilina Ardine 500 mg hard capsules EFG

amoxicillin

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

• Keep this leaflet, as you may need to read it again.

  1. If you have any questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

• This medicine has been prescribed for you (or your child) only. Do not give it to others, even if they have the same symptoms as you, because it may harm them.

  • If you experience any adverse effects, consult your doctor or pharmacist, even if they are effects 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. How to store Amoxicilina Ardine
6. Contents of the pack and other information

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

What is Amoxicilina Ardine

Amoxicilina Ardine is an antibiotic. The active substance is amoxicillin. This medicine belongs to a group of medicines called "penicillins".

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

It is important that you follow your doctor's instructions regarding dose, dosing interval, and duration of treatment.

Do not store or reuse this medicine. If you have any antibiotic left over after completing your treatment, return it to the pharmacy for proper disposal. Medicines must not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste.

What Amoxicilina Ardine is used for

Amoxicilina Ardine is used to treat bacterial infections in different parts of the body.

Amoxicilina Ardine may also be used in combination with other medicines to treat stomach ulcers.

2. What you need to know before starting to take Amoxicilina Ardine

Do not take Amoxicilina Ardine:

• 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 skin rash or swelling of the face or throat.

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

Warnings and precautions

Talk to 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 conditions apply to you, inform your doctor or pharmacist before taking Amoxicilina Ardine.

Blood and urine tests

If you are undergoing:

• urine tests (urine glucose) or blood tests for liver function
• estriol tests (used during pregnancy to check whether 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.

Taking Amoxicilina Ardine with other medicines

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

• If you are taking allopurinol (used for gout) together 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 need to 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 frequent blood tests may be needed.
• If you are taking other antibiotics (such as tetracyclines), Amoxicilina Ardine may be less effective.
• If you are taking methotrexate (a medicine used to treat cancer and severe psoriasis), Amoxicilina Ardine may cause an increase in adverse effects. Penicillins can reduce the excretion of methotrexate and potentially increase its adverse effects.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

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

Driving and using machines

Amoxicilina Ardine may cause adverse effects, and symptoms (such as allergic reactions, dizziness, and seizures) may mean you should not drive.

Do not drive or operate machinery unless you feel well.

3. How to take Amoxicilina Ardine

Follow exactly the dosing instructions for this medicine as given by your doctor or pharmacist.

If in doubt, consult your doctor or pharmacist again.

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

The usual dose is:

Children weighing less than 40 kg

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

• Your doctor will tell you how much Amoxicilina Ardine to give 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 weighing 40 kg or more

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 – single pink or red circular rash): 4 g per day; systemic manifestations (late stage – 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 1 g twice a day for 7 days, in combination with other antibiotics and medications for treating 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 further 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 Amoxicilina Ardine than you should

If you have taken more Amoxicilina Ardine than you should, symptoms may include stomach upset (nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea) or crystals in the urine, which may appear as cloudy urine or difficulty urinating. Contact your doctor as soon as possible. Bring the medicine with you to show them. You may also call the Toxicology Information Service at telephone number 91 562 04 20, stating the medicine and the amount ingested.

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 forgotten doses.

How long to take Amoxicilina Ardine

• Continue taking Amoxicilina Ardine for the length of time prescribed by your doctor, even if you feel better. You need to take all doses to fully eliminate the infection. If some bacteria survive, the infection may return.
• After completing the treatment, if you still feel unwell, you should see your doctor again.

Candidiasis (a fungal infection affecting moist areas of the body that may cause pain, itching, and white discharge) may occur if Amoxicilina Ardine is taken for a prolonged period. If this happens, consult your doctor.

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

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

4. Possible adverse effects

Like all medicines, Amoxicilina Ardine may cause adverse effects, although not everyone experiences them.

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

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

• allergic reactions, signs may include: skin itching or rash, swelling of the face, lips, tongue, body, or difficulty breathing. These may be severe and, in some cases, have resulted in death.
• skin rash or flat red pinpoint spots under the skin surface or bruising on the skin. This is due to inflammation of blood vessel walls caused by 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 swollen lymph nodes, especially under the arms.
• a skin reaction called ‘erythema multiforme’ in which you may develop: itchy purple or reddish skin lesions, especially on the palms of the hands or soles of the feet, raised swollen areas on the skin, soft tissue swelling in the mouth, eyes, and genital areas. You may have fever and feel very tired.
• other serious skin reactions may include: skin color changes, lumps under the skin, blisters, pus-filled pimples, peeling, redness, pain, itching. These may be associated with fever, headache, and body pain.
• flu-like symptoms with skin rash, fever, swollen glands, 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 occurring during treatment with Amoxicilina Ardine for Lyme disease, causing fever, chills, headache, muscle pain, and skin rash.
• inflammation of the large intestine (colon) with diarrhea (sometimes with blood), abdominal pain, and fever.
• severe adverse effects in the liver may occur. These are mainly associated with prolonged treatment, male sex, and advanced age. 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 whites of the eyes (jaundice). See also anemia below, which may lead to jaundice.
• chest pain in the context of allergic reactions, which may be a symptom of a heart attack triggered by allergy (Kounis syndrome).
• Drug-induced enterocolitis syndrome (DIES): DIES has been mainly reported in children receiving amoxicillin. It is a certain type of allergic reaction with the main symptom being 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 causing acute kidney injury.
• blistering rash arranged in circles with central crusts or resembling a string of pearls (linear IgA disease).
• inflammation of the membranes covering the brain and spinal cord (aseptic meningitis).

These may occur during treatment or up to several weeks afterwards.

If any of the above symptoms appear, stop taking the medicine and see your doctor immediately.

Sometimes you may experience less severe skin reactions such as:

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

If you have any of these, speak to your doctor, as you will need to discontinue treatment with Amoxicilina Ardine.

Other possible adverse effects are:

Frequent (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 obtain treatment from your doctor or pharmacist for candidiasis.
• kidney problems.
• epileptic 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 when 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 appear hairy.
• excessive breakdown of red blood cells causing a type of anemia. Signs include: fatigue, headache, difficulty breathing, dizziness, paleness, and yellowing of the skin and whites of the eyes.
• low number of white blood cells.
• low number of cells involved in blood clotting.
• blood may take longer than normal to clot. This may be noticed if you have nosebleeds or cuts that bleed excessively.

Reporting of adverse effects

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

5. Storage of Amoxicillin Ardine

Keep this medicine out of sight and reach of children.

Store in the original packaging to protect it from moisture.

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

Do not use this medicine after the expiry date stated on the packaging, after EXP. The expiry date refers to the last day of the month indicated.

Medicines must not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. Dispose of unused medicines and empty containers at the SIGRE point in your usual pharmacy. If you are unsure, ask your pharmacist how to properly dispose of unused medicines and containers. This will help protect the environment.

6. Contents of the pack and other information

Composition of Amoxicillin Ardine

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

• The other components are:

Contents of the capsule:

Magnesium stearate
Sodium starch glycolate from potato

Composition of the capsule shell:

Gelatin (E-441)
Red iron oxide (E-172)
Erythrosine (E-127)
Titanium dioxide (E-171)

Appearance of the product and contents of the pack

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

They are packaged in blisters within a carton. 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 most recent review of this leaflet: January 2023

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