Amoxicillin Tablets
Formulated to address bacterial infections and to support recovery by inhibiting the growth of bacteria causing the condition.
Strengths: 250 · 500mg
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Medicine details
- Conditions
- Alternative names
Amoxil
- Therapeutic class
Penicillin Antibiotic
- Pharmacological class
Aminopenicillin
- Contraindications
hypersensitivity to penicillin
- Minor side effects
nausea; diarrhoea
- Moderate side effects
skin rash; vomiting
- Dosage forms
Tablet
- Administration route
Oral use
- Prescription status
POM
- Manufacturer
GSK
- Onset Time
1–2 hours
- Duration
days
- Storage instructions
Store at room temperature in a dry place.
- Drug interactions
methotrexate; probenecid
- Age restrictions
Suitable for all ages.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Generally safe. Breastfeeding: Generally considered safe.
Precautions and warnings
complete the full course even if feeling better; monitor for allergic skin rashes
Serious side effects
anaphylaxis — requires immediate medical attention; clostridioides difficile-associated diarrhoea — requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Formulated to address bacterial infections and to support recovery by inhibiting the growth of bacteria causing the condition.
Mechanism of action
Amoxicillin is a semi-synthetic penicillin that inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis during multiplication, resulting in bactericidal death of sensitive organisms.
Amoxicillin Tablets
Formulated to address bacterial infections and to support recovery by inhibiting the growth of bacteria causing the condition.
Editorial Notes
- Active ingredient(s): Amoxicillin
- Listed indication(s): Bacterial Infection
Available option
- 360 tablets - 500 mg1143-500-mg-13543