Generic name: amoxicillin (oral route) [ a-mox-i-SIL-in ]
Drug class:Aminopenicillins
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Apr 26, 2022.
Commonly used brand name(s)
In the U.S.
- Amoxicot
- Amoxil
- DisperMox
- Moxatag
- Moxilin
- Trimox
In Canada
- Amoxil Pediatric
- Apo-Amoxi
- Apo-Amoxi Sugar-Free
- Gen-Amoxicillin
- Med Amoxicillin
- Novamoxin
- Novamoxin Reduced Sugar
- Nu-Amoxi
- Riva-Amoxicillin
- Scheinpharm Amoxicillin
- Zimamox
Available Dosage Forms:
- Tablet
- Powder for Suspension
- Tablet, Chewable
- Tablet, Extended Release
- Capsule
Therapeutic Class: Antibiotic
Pharmacologic Class: Penicillin, Aminopenicillin
Uses for Gen-Amoxicillin
Amoxicillin is used to treat bacterial infections in many different parts of the body. It is also used with other medicines (e.g., clarithromycin, lansoprazole) to treat H. pylori infection and duodenal ulcers.
Amoxicillin belongs to the group of medicines known as penicillin antibiotics. It works by killing the bacteria and preventing their growth. However, this medicine will not work for colds, flu, or other virus infections.
This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.
Before using Gen-Amoxicillin
In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For this medicine, the following should be considered:
Allergies
Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to this medicine or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.
Pediatric
Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated pediatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of amoxicilli...
