⚕️ Full Prescribing Information
For complete safety information, warnings, and dosage guidelines:
View FDA Label (PDF) →📋 Overview
Amoxicillin is a widely prescribed penicillin-type antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections by stopping bacterial growth.
How It Works
Amoxicillin works by inhibiting bacterial cell wall synthesis, causing bacteria to die. It is effective against many common bacterial infections.
✓ FDA Approved Uses
- Ear infections (otitis media)
- Strep throat
- Sinus infections
- Pneumonia
- Skin infections
- Urinary tract infections
⚡ Common Side Effects
Contact your doctor if these persist or worsen:
- Nausea or vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Rash
- Headache
- Yeast infection
🚨 Serious Side Effects
Seek immediate medical attention if you experience:
- Severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis)
- Severe skin reactions
- Clostridioides difficile diarrhea
- Liver problems
⚠️ Do Not Use If
- Penicillin allergy
- History of severe allergic reaction to any beta-lactam antibiotic
- Infectious mononucleosis
📢 Important Warnings
- Complete full prescribed course even if feeling better
- Report severe diarrhea immediately
- Use with caution in patients with kidney disease