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Omeprazole-Amoxicill-RifabutinPrecautionsBefore taking this product, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to omeprazole, amoxicillin, or rifabutin; or to penicillins (such as ampicillin), cephalosporins (such as cephalexin), rifamycin antibiotics (such as rifampin), or to proton pump inhibitors (such as esomeprazole); or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details. Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: liver disease, kidney disease, a certain blood disorder (porphyria), a certain type of viral infection (mononucleosis), lupus. Some symptoms may actually be signs of a more serious condition. Get medical help right away if you have: heartburn with lightheadedness/sweating/dizziness, chest/jaw/arm/shoulder pain (especially with shortness of breath, unusual sweating), unexplained weight loss. Before having surgery, tell your doctor or dentist about all the products you use (including prescription drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal products). This medication may cause live bacterial vaccines (such as typhoid vaccine) to not work well. Tell your health care professional that you are using this medication before having any immunizations/vaccinations. Older adults may be more sensitive to the side effects of this drug, especially C. difficile infection (see Side Effects section). During pregnancy, this product should be used only when clearly needed. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. Amoxicillin and omeprazole pass into breast milk. It is unknown if rifabutin passes into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breastfeeding. Side EffectsDiarrhea, headache, nausea, vomiting, and changes in your sense of taste may occur. If any of these effects last or get worse, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly. This medication may cause urine, sweat, saliva, or tears to turn brown-orange. This effect is harmless and will disappear when the medication is stopped. However, dentures and contact lenses may be permanently stained. Remember that this medication has been prescribed because your doctor has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects. Tell your doctor right away if you have any serious side effects, including: muscle weakness/pain, signs of liver disease (such as nausea/vomiting that doesn't stop, yellowing eyes/skin, dark urine), easy bruising/bleeding, eye pain/redness, vision problems, signs of lupus (such as rash on nose and cheeks, new or worsening joint pain), signs of kidney problems (such as change in the amount of urine, pink/bloody urine). This medication may rarely cause a severe intestinal condition due to a bacteria called C. difficile. This condition may occur during treatment or weeks to months after treatment has stopped. Tell your doctor right away if you develop: diarrhea that doesn't stop, abdominal or stomach pain/cramping, blood/mucus in your stool. If you have these symptoms, do not use anti-diarrhea or opioid products because they may make symptoms worse. A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare. However, get medical help right away if you notice any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including: fever, swollen lymph nodes, rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, trouble breathing. Amoxicillin can commonly cause a mild rash that is usually not serious. However, you may not be able to tell it apart from a rare rash that could be a sign of a severe allergic reaction. Get medical help right away if you develop any rash. This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist. In the US - Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or at www.fda.gov/medwatch. In Canada - Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to Health Canada at 1-866-234-2345. |