Amoxicillin; Clarithromycin; Omeprazole capsules and tablets
Amoxicillin; Clarithromycin; Omeprazole capsules and tablets
What is this medicine?
AMOXICILLIN; CLARITHROMYCIN; OMEPRAZOLE (a mox i SIL in; kla RITH roe mye sin; oh ME pra zol) is a combination of three medicines used to treat ulcers associated with a bacterial infection.
How should I use this medicine?
Take these medicines by mouth with a full glass of water. Each dose should be taken twice per day before eating. Follow the directions on the prescription label. Swallow the capsules and tablets whole. Do not crush or chew. Take your doses at regular intervals. Do not take your medicine more often than directed. Do not skip doses or stop your medicine early even if you feel better. Do not stop taking except on your doctor's advice.
Talk to your pediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in children. Special care may be needed.
What side effects may I notice from receiving this medicine?
Side effects that you should report to your doctor or health care professional as soon as possible:
allergic reactions like skin rash, itching or hives, swelling of the face, lips, or tongue
bloody or watery diarrhea
bone, muscle or joint pain
breathing problems
dizzy, confused
fever, chills
rash on cheeks or arms that gets worse in the sun
redness, blistering, peeling or loosening of the skin, including inside the mouth
stomach pain, cramps
trouble passing urine or change in the amount of urine
unusual bleeding, bruising
unusually weak or tired
vaginal itching, discharge
vomiting
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your doctor or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):
diarrhea
dry mouth, thirst
headache
loss of appetite
stomach upset, nausea
unusual taste
What may interact with this medicine?
Do not take this medicine with any of the following medications:
atazanavir
cisapride
colchicine
dihydroergotamine
ergotamine
some heart medicines like amiodarone, bepridil, dofetilide, droperidol, flecainide, ibutilide, procainamide, quinidine, sotalol
some medicines for cholesterol like cerivastatin, lovastatin, simvastatin
medicines for sleep or anxiety, like alprazolam, triazolam or midazolam
naloxegol
nelfinavir
pimozide
red yeast rice
rifampin
St. John's wort
This medicine may also interact with the following medications:
carbamazepine
cilostazol
cyclosporine
digoxin
diltiazem
disulfiram
female hormones, like estrogens or progestins and birth control pills
iron supplements
other antibiotics
other medicines for depression, sleep or psychotic disturbances
probenecid
sildenafil
some medicines for fungal infections like itraconazole, ketoconazole
some medicines for HIV-infection or AIDS
tacrolimus
theophylline
warfarin
What if I miss a dose?
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, take only that dose. Do not take double or extra doses.
Where should I keep my medicine?
Keep out of the reach of children.
Store at room temperature between 20 and 25 degrees C (68 and 77 degrees F). Protect from light and moisture. Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date.
What should I tell my health care provider before I take this medicine?
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
heart disease
history of irregular heartbeat
kidney disease
liver disease
lupus
myasthenia gravis
an unusual or allergic reaction to amoxicillin, clarithromycin, omeprazole, other antibiotics, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
pregnant or trying to get pregnant
breast-feeding
What should I watch for while using this medicine?
Visit your doctor or health care professional for regular check ups. Tell your doctor or if your symptoms do not improve or if they get worse.
Call your doctor as soon as you can if you get a fever, watery diarrhea, stomach pain, or vomiting. These could be symptoms of a more serious illness. Do not treat yourself. Call your doctor for advice.
Birth control pills may not work properly while you are taking this medicine. Talk to your doctor about using an extra method of birth control.
If you are diabetic you may get a false-positive result for sugar in your urine. Talk to your health care provider.
Updated:  
August 05, 2018