Amoxil

Indicated to treat bacterial infections to alleviate respiratory symptoms.

Strengths: 250 · 500 · 625 · 1000mg

Medicine details

Alternative names

Amplat

Therapeutic class

Penicillin Antibiotic

Pharmacological class

Aminopenicillin

Contraindications

hypersensitivity to penicillin

Precautions and warnings

complete the full course; report rash immediately

Minor side effects

nausea; diarrhoea

Moderate side effects

skin rash

Dosage forms

Capsule, hard

Administration route

Oral use

Patient summary

Indicated to treat bacterial infections to alleviate respiratory symptoms.

Prescription status

POM

Manufacturer

GSK

Onset Time

1–2 hours

Duration

6–8 hours

Storage instructions

Store below 25°C.

Drug interactions

methotrexate

Age restrictions

Suitable for all ages with dose adjustment.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

Pregnancy: Generally safe. Breastfeeding: Generally safe in therapeutic doses.

Serious side effects

anaphylaxis — requires immediate medical attention; acute generalised exanthematous pustulosis — requires immediate medical attention

Mechanism of action

Works by inhibiting the synthesis of bacterial cell walls, resulting in the destruction of pathogenic bacteria.

Amoxil

Indicated to treat bacterial infections to alleviate respiratory symptoms.

Editorial Notes

  • Active ingredient(s): Amoxicillin
  • Listed indication(s): Bacterial Infection

Usually available as

  • 180 capsules - 500 mg86-500-mg-4813
  • 60 capsules - 625 mg86-625-mg-12477
  • 30 capsules - 1000 mg86-1000-mg-10759