Amoxicillin Normon 500 mg hard capsules EFG

Package leaflet: Information for the user

Introduction

Package leaflet: information for the user

Amoxicilina Normon 500 mg hard capsules EFG

Amoxicillin

Read all of this 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.
• If you have any questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
• This medicine has been prescribed for you (or your child) only; do not pass it on to other people, even if they have the same symptoms as you, because it may harm them.
• If you experience any adverse reactions, consult your doctor or pharmacist, even if they are adverse reactions not listed in this leaflet. See section 4.

Leaflet contents

1. What Amoxicilina Normon is and what it is used for
2. What you need to know before taking Amoxicilina Normon
3. How to take Amoxicilina Normon
4. Possible side effects
5. How to store Amoxicilina Normon

Contents of the pack and other information

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

What Amoxicilina Normon is

Amoxicilina Normon is an antibiotic. The active substance is amoxicillin. This belongs to a group of medicines known as "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 the instructions regarding dose, dosing interval, and duration of treatment as directed by your doctor.

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

What Amoxicilina Normon is used for

Amoxicilina Normon is used to treat bacterial infections in different parts of the body. Amoxicilina Normon may also be used in combination with other medicines to treat stomach ulcers.

2. What you need to know before starting Amoxicilina Normon

Do not take Amoxicilina Normon:

• if you are allergic to amoxicillin, penicillin, 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 Normon if any of the above apply to you. If you are unsure, consult your doctor or pharmacist before taking Amoxicilina Normon.

Warnings and precautions

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

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 Normon. This is because Amoxicilina Normon may alter the results of these types of tests.

Using Amoxicilina Normon with other medicines

Inform 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) with Amoxicilina Normon, you may be more likely to experience a skin allergic reaction.
• If you are taking probenecid (used for gout), your doctor may adjust your dose of Amoxicilina Normon. Probenecid (used to treat gout), concomitant use of probenecid may reduce amoxicillin excretion and is not recommended.
• If you are taking anticoagulants (such as warfarin) with Amoxicilina Normon, additional blood tests may be required.
• If you are taking other antibiotics (such as tetracycline), Amoxicilina Normon may be less effective.
• If you are taking methotrexate (used to treat cancer and severe psoriasis), Amoxicilina Normon may cause an increase in adverse effects. Methotrexate (a medicine used to treat cancer and severe psoriasis), penicillins may reduce methotrexate excretion and cause a potential increase in adverse 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

Amoxicilina Normon 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 Normon

Follow exactly the instructions for administering 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 Normon 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 Normon 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 circular pink or red 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, together 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 given 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 Normon than you should

If you have taken more Amoxicilina Normon 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 915620420, stating the medicine and the amount ingested.

If you forget to take Amoxicilina Normon

• 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 a missed dose.

How long you should take Amoxicilina Normon

• Continue taking Amoxicilina Normon for the length of time prescribed by your doctor, even if you feel better. You need to take all the doses to completely 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 in moist areas of the body that may cause pain, itching, and white discharge) may occur if Amoxicilina Normon is taken for a prolonged period. If this happens, consult your doctor.

If you take Amoxicilina Normon for a prolonged period, your doctor may perform additional blood tests to monitor normal kidney, liver, and blood function.

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

4. Possible adverse effects

Like all medicines, this medicine can cause adverse effects, although not everyone will experience them.

Stop taking Amoxicilina Normon and go to 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 can be severe and, in some cases, have led to death
• skin rash or flat red spots like pinpricks under the skin surface, or skin bruising. This is due to inflammation of the 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 Normon, 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 spots on the skin, especially on the palms of the hands or soles of the feet, swollen raised areas on the skin, soft tissue lesions on the surface of the mouth, eyes, and genitals. You may have fever and feel very tired
• other serious skin reactions may include: changes in skin color, lumps under the skin, blisters, pustules, peeling, redness, pain, itching, exfoliation. These may be accompanied by 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 Normon 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
• serious adverse effects in the liver may occur. These are mainly associated with prolonged treatment, male gender, and advanced age. You should contact your doctor immediately if you experience:
  • 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.

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

If any of the above symptoms appear, stop taking the medicine and go to 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 stop your treatment with Amoxicilina Normon.

Other possible adverse 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); treatment can be obtained from your doctor or pharmacist for candidiasis
• kidney problems
• seizures, observed in patients treated with high doses or with pre-existing kidney problems
• dizziness
• hyperactivity
• crystals in the urine causing acute kidney injury, 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 platelets (cells involved in blood clotting)
• blood may take longer than normal to clot. This may be noticed as nosebleeds or prolonged bleeding from cuts.

Frequency not known

• chest pain in the context of allergic reactions, which may be a symptom of an allergic-triggered heart attack (Kounis syndrome)
• drug-induced enterocolitis syndrome (DIES): DIES has been reported mainly in children receiving amoxicillin. It is a 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 surrounding the brain and spinal cord (aseptic meningitis)

Reporting of adverse effects

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

5. Storage of Amoxicillin Normon

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

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

Store below 30°C.

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

Medicines must not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. Dispose of unused medicines and their containers at the SIGRE Point located at your usual pharmacy. If in doubt, ask your pharmacist how to dispose of containers and medicines you no longer need. This will help protect the environment.

6. Contents of the pack and other information

Composition of Amoxicilina Normon

• The active substance is amoxicillin. Each capsule contains 500 mg of amoxicillin.
• The other components are: magnesium stearate, colloidal silicon dioxide, capsule: gelatin, yellow iron oxide (E-172), red iron oxide (E-172), titanium dioxide (E-171).

Nature of the product and contents of the container

Amoxicilina Normon 500 mg hard capsules EFG are yellow and red capsules. They are packaged in blister packs within a carton. Available in packs of 20 and 30 capsules.

Marketing Authorization Holder and Manufacturer

LABORATORIOS NORMON, S.A.
Ronda de Valdecarrizo, 6 – 28760 Tres Cantos – Madrid (SPAIN)

Date of the most recent revision of this leaflet: April 2023.

Detailed and up-to-date 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

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 this occurs is because 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 appropriately can reduce the likelihood of bacteria becoming resistant.

When your doctor prescribes an antibiotic, it is intended solely for treating your current illness. Following the advice below will help you prevent the development of resistant bacteria, which could make antibiotics ineffective:

1. It is very important to take the antibiotic at the correct dose, at the prescribed times, and for the full prescribed duration. Read the instructions in the leaflet carefully, and if you do not understand something, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
2. You should not take an antibiotic unless it has been specifically prescribed for you, and you should use it only for the infection it was prescribed for.
3. You should not take antibiotics prescribed for other people, even if their infection seems similar to yours.
4. You should not give your prescribed antibiotics to other people.

If you have any antibiotic left over after completing your treatment, return all unused medicines to your pharmacy to ensure they are properly disposed of.