Amoxicillin capsules are a widely used antibiotic medication, suitable for treating infectious diseases caused by sensitive bacteria. Amoxicillin is a penicillin antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections such as tonsillitis, bronchitis, sinusitis, pneumonia, and infections of the ear, nose, throat, skin, or urinary tract.
Amoxicillin is also sometimes used together with another antibiotic called clarithromycin (Biaxin) to treat stomach ulcers caused by Helicobacter pylori infection. This combination is sometimes used with a stomach acid reducer called lansoprazole (Prevacid). Amoxicillin 500mg and 250mg are available as tablets or capsules and as an oral suspension. Many brands and forms of amoxicillin are available, and not all brands are listed on this leaflet.
Indication
Middle ear inflammation, sinusitis, pharyngitis, tonsillitis and other upper respiratory tract infections;
Urinary and reproductive tract infections;
Skin and soft tissue infections;
Lower respiratory tract infections;
Acute uncomplicated gonorrhea, etc.
Common amoxicillin side effects
Common amoxicillin side effects may include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or rash. These side effects affected more than 1% of patients in clinical trials.
Serious amoxicillin side effects
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction to amoxicillin (hives, difficult breathing, swelling in your face or throat) or a severe skin reaction (fever, sore throat, burning eyes, skin pain, red or purple skin rash with blistering and peeling).
