Question 1

what is the definition or description of: amoxicillin overdose?

Accepted Answer

Amoxicillin overdose: The most common symptoms of an amoxicillin overdose  are nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea.

Question 2

what is the treatment for amoxicillin overdose?

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Amoxicillin: It is actually, with normal kidney function, to overdose on penicillin-type antimicrobials.  Most complications of treatment are not due to too high a dose but rather allergies or drug-associated diarrhea or colitis.

Question 3

can you die from a overdose of amoxicillin?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: Not particularly toxic, if at all when taken orally.  Overdoses may increase risk of secondary fungal overgrowth or antibiotic induced diarrhea but no common fatalities except to allergic reactions, which are not dose dependent.

Question 4

my son 25lb was given amoxicillin 400/5ml  twice a day 5ml for otitis is seem ok? i worried overdose

Accepted Answer

High but ok: i recommend 30-40 mg/kg which would correspond to about 500 mg per day...you were prescribed 800. I doubt this will have any toxic effect, but it does seem a bit high.

Question 5

how many amoxicillin does it take to overdose?

Accepted Answer

Take proper dose: In case of overdosage, discontinue medication, treat symptomatically, and institute supportive measures.  A prospective study of 51 pediatric patients at a poison-control center suggested that overdosages of less than 250 mg/kg of Amoxicillin are not associated with significant clinical symptoms.

Question 6

how much amoxicillin is an overdose that can hurt you?

Accepted Answer

Amoxicillin: It is actually, with normal kidney function, to overdose on penicillin-type antimicrobials.  Most complications of treatment are not due to too high a dose but rather allergies or drug-associated diarrhea or colitis.

Question 7

i took extra amoxicillin today. will this cause an overdose?

Accepted Answer

Only a few? No: If you took a whole bottle of the antibiotic while you have kidney failure, then yes- however, I am assuming you may have taken a few extra tablets (1-3), which is not typically associated with an antibiotic "overdose".

Question 8

can someone overdose on amoxicillin at 3 times the normal dose?

Accepted Answer

Oral amoxicillin: Very difficult to overdose on amoxicillin.  Penicillin derivatives have few toxicities other than allergic reactions (which are not dose dependent), and seizures may occur but only after reaching serum levels which are not achievable with oral administration.

Question 9

what is a dangerously high overdose of amoxicillin?  five times the usual dose?  more?

Accepted Answer

Why do you ask?: There is a  wide range of dosing for amoxicillin, depending on the infection being treated. In pediatrics, the dose can range from 20 mg/kg to 90 mg/kg. If you think you took too much,  call the poison help line at 1-800-222-1222.

Question 10

i just took 4 875mg amoxicillin back to back, without knowing i shouldn't make up doses. am i likely to overdose?

Accepted Answer

No But: No you will not overdose but may get GI Symptoms like nausea,vomiting,abdominal pain etc
See doctor if you get those symptoms

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