{"product_id":"amoxicillin-500mg-capsules","title":"Amoxicillin 500mg Capsules – 5-Day Course (15 Capsules), In Store Only","description":"\u003cp\u003eAmoxicillin is a prescription-only antibiotic from the penicillin group. At Ways Pharmacy it is supplied for adults with an \u003cstrong\u003eacute middle ear infection (acute otitis media)\u003c\/strong\u003e, only after a pharmacist has examined your ear in our Holborn pharmacy and judged that an antibiotic is justified. Many middle ear infections get better on their own within a few days, so the examination comes first. This medicine is available \u003cstrong\u003ein store only\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to access this medicine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/app.nymoclinic.co.uk\/public\/pgd-book\/ways-pharmacy-holborn\/2274e805-12d2-4889-b984-77d236d6d9dc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStart your free online assessment.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e Answer the health questions online and confirm your identity (upload photo ID, or show it on a video call).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePharmacist reviews and arranges your visit.\u003c\/strong\u003e A GPhC-registered pharmacist reviews your answers and arranges a time for you to visit our Holborn pharmacy, or call 020 8106 7084 to arrange your visit. Come to 77 Southampton Row, London WC1B 4ET, Monday to Friday, 9:00am–6:00pm, and bring photo ID.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEar examination and assessment.\u003c\/strong\u003e The pharmacist asks about your symptoms, allergies and medicines, and examines your ear with an otoscope. The ear examination is free.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIf suitable, pay and receive your medicine there and then.\u003c\/strong\u003e Once the pharmacist confirms amoxicillin is suitable, you pay on this page or in the pharmacy and receive it on the spot. If it is not suitable — including when the pharmacist recommends pain relief and self-care instead — you pay nothing. If you have already paid and the pharmacist finds amoxicillin is not suitable, you receive a full refund. This medicine is not posted.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is no separate consultation fee. Amoxicillin is the only antibiotic for middle ear infection in this service; if you are allergic to penicillin, the pharmacist will refer you to a GP.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout this medicine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eActive ingredient\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAmoxicillin 500mg capsules — brand and packaging may vary; image for illustration only\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMedicine type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePenicillin antibiotic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eUsed for\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAcute middle ear infection in adults aged 18 and over, when an otoscope examination supports the diagnosis and the pharmacist considers an antibiotic justified\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePack\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15 capsules — a 5-day course\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePrice\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e£19.99 · no consultation fee · free ear examination\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eHow supplied\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIn store at Holborn only — not posted\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDosage\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTake one 500mg capsule three times a day for 5 days, spread evenly through the day\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSwallow with water, with or without food\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish the whole course, even if you feel better sooner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParacetamol or ibuprofen can help with pain and fever, if they are suitable for you\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeek advice if your symptoms do not start to improve within 2 to 3 days, or if they get worse at any point. See our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/ear-infection-treatment-holborn\"\u003eear infection service\u003c\/a\u003e for details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWarnings and who should not take this medicine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeople under 18 — children with ear pain should see a GP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone allergic to amoxicillin or any penicillin, or who has had a severe allergic reaction (such as anaphylaxis) or a severe skin reaction to any beta-lactam antibiotic, including cephalosporins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuspected glandular fever\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrevious liver problems caused by amoxicillin, or severe kidney problems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEar infections that keep coming back, long-term middle ear disease, recent ear surgery or a cochlear implant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGet urgent help (999 or A\u0026amp;E) instead if you have swelling, redness or tenderness behind the ear, the ear sticking out, a severe headache, a stiff neck, confusion, weakness of one side of the face, severe dizziness, or you feel very unwell\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTell the pharmacist if you take warfarin or another blood thinner, methotrexate, allopurinol or probenecid, or if you are pregnant or breastfeeding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePossible side effects\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommon side effects include diarrhoea, feeling sick and a skin rash. Vomiting, stomach discomfort, itching and thrush can also occur. Get urgent medical help if you have difficulty breathing or wheezing, swelling of the face, lips, tongue or throat, blistering or peeling skin, or severe or bloody diarrhoea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRegulatory information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLegal status: Prescription-only medicine (POM), supplied under a Patient Group Direction after pharmacist assessment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePharmacy: Ways Pharmacy, 77 Southampton Row, London WC1B 4ET · GPhC-registered premises 9012227\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePatient information leaflet: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.medicines.org.uk\/emc\/search?q=amoxicillin+500mg+capsules\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eelectronic Medicines Compendium (emc)\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReport suspected side effects through the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/yellowcard.mhra.gov.uk\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMHRA Yellow Card Scheme\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003eThis page gives factual information about a prescription-only medicine and is not an advertisement to the public. It is supplied only after a pharmacist has assessed that it is suitable for you.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Ways Pharmacy","offers":[{"title":"5-day course (15 capsules) – in store only","offer_id":56465419141505,"sku":null,"price":19.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0269\/7828\/7680\/files\/amoxicillin-500mg-capsules.png?v=1793368256","url":"https:\/\/wayspharmacy.co.uk\/products\/amoxicillin-500mg-capsules","provider":"Ways Pharmacy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}