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SAFETY INFORMATION Severe life-threatening reactions can occur with Moxatag®. Do not take Moxatag® if you have had a previous reaction to amoxicillin or penicillin. |
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| Once-daily Moxatag®: taking a stand against strep |
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| Sore throats may be caused by viruses or bacteria. Some infections are caused by the bacteria Streptococcus pyogenes (S. pyogenes)—that’s why these infections are commonly called strep throat.1 Amoxicillin is an antibiotic often used to treat strep throat. Moxatag® is the first and only once-a-day formulation of the antibiotic amoxicillin. It is approved to treat strep throat in adults and children 12 years of age or older. A sore throat should be treated with an antibiotic only if a "strep test" comes back positive. This test is usually available in your health care provider's office. Antibiotics should be taken as prescribed, even if your symptoms clear up after a few days.1,2 You should not take Moxatag® if you are allergic to amoxicillin or penicillin. Moxatag® is a form of amoxicillin that belongs to a class of antibiotics called penicillin. |
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| Moxatag® is a penicillin-class antibacterial indicated for the treatment of tonsillitis and/or pharyngitis secondary to Streptococcus pyogenes (S. pyogenes) in adult and pediatric patients 12 years of age or older. | ||||
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| Severe life-threatening reactions can occur with Moxatag®. Do not take Moxatag® if you have had a previous reaction to amoxicillin or penicillin. If you develop diarrhea that becomes severe and watery or does not go away, stop taking Moxatag® and call your health care professional. This could be a sign of a serious medical problem. Tell your health care professional right away if you develop other infections. Do not take Moxatag® if you have mononucleosis (mono). Oral contraceptives may be less effective if you are taking Moxatag®. Before taking Moxatag®, tell your health care professional if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking Moxatag®, call your health care professional. The most common side effects of Moxatag® are yeast infection, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and headache. You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Call 1-800-FDA-1088 or visit http://www.fda.gov/medwatch. |
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| References: 1. Rubin MA, Gonzales R, Sande MA. Pharyngitis, sinusitis, otitis, and other respiratory tract infections. In: Fauci AS, Braunwald E, Kasper DL, et al, eds. Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine. 17th ed. New York, NY: The McGraw-Hill Medical Companies, Inc.; 2008:205-213. 2. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Antibiotic resistance questions & answers. http://www.cdc.gov/getsmart/antibiotic-use/anitbiotic-resistance-faqs.html. Accessed November 9, 2011. | ||||
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