Description
Amoxicillin belongs to the group of medications known as antibiotics, specifically to the family of antibiotics known as penicillins. It is used to treat infections caused by certain types of bacteria. It kills some types of bacteria that can cause infections of the ear, sinus, chest or lung, bladder, and throat.
It may also be used to kill some types of bacteria that can cause infection in the stomach or small intestine, chlamydia (in pregnant and breast-feeding individuals), or Lyme disease. Amoxicillin may also be used for prevention of infections that can be caused by certain dental or medical procedures.
The recommended adult dose of amoxicillin varies widely depending on the age group and the condition being treated, but the medication is usually taken 3 times daily, once every 8 hours. Amoxicillin can be taken with or without meals.
Finish all this medication, even if you have started to feel better. This will reduce the chance of the infection returning and being harder to treat.
