Dosage form: tablet, film coated, extended release
Drug class:Aminopenicillins
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on May 23, 2022.
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- Indications and Usage
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1. INDICATIONS AND USAGE
Tonsillitis and/or Pharyngitis
Amoxicillin Extended-Release Tablets is a penicillin-class antibacterial indicated for the treatment of tonsillitis and/or pharyngitis secondary to Streptococcus pyogenes (S. pyogenes) in adults and pediatric patients 12 years and older.
To reduce the development of drug-resistant bacteria and maintain the effectiveness of Amoxicillin Extended-Release Tablets and other antibacterial drugs, Amoxicillin Extended-Release Tablets should be used only to treat or prevent infections that are proven or strongly suspected to be caused by susceptible bacteria. When culture and susceptibility information are available, they should be considered in selecting or modifying antibacterial therapy. In the absence of such data, local e...
