Amoxil
(amoxicillin)
Treats bacterial infections.
Our bottom line
Amoxil (amoxicillin) is a good and cheap antibiotic that comes in different forms to treat many types of bacterial infections.
- Drug class: Infection
- Rx status: Prescription only
- Generic status: Lower-cost generic available (amoxicillin)
Upsides
- First choice medicine to treat many bacterial infections.
- Available in generic.
- Available in different forms: tablet, capsule, and liquid. The liquid comes in many different flavors to make it taste better for people who don't like pills.
- Side effects are generally not too bad compared to other antibiotics.
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Downsides
- While Amoxil (amoxicillin) can be used to treat different bacterial infections, many don't respond to it.
- Can cause diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting.
- Except for the extended-release form, you have to take Amoxil (amoxicillin) 2 to 3 times a day, which can be hard to remember.
- The extended-release form can be more expensive because it's a brand name.
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Amoxil (amoxicillin) is an antibiotic. It kills bacteria, and prevents them from reproducing and making their own protective covering.
- Drug class: Infection
- Rx status: Prescription only
- Generic status: Lower-cost generic available (amoxicillin)
Used for
- Ear, nose, and throat infections
- Urinary tract infections
- H. pylori
Dosage forms
- Pill
- Chewable tablet
- Extended-release tablet
- Liquid
Prices and coupons
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What to expect when you take Amoxil (amoxicillin) for Bacterial infection
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- Effectiveness
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- Possible side effects
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- New infection
- Diarrhea
- Allergic reaction
It can take time for a drug to start working, or for some side effects to go away.
Source: FDA product label and Iodine pharmacistsSide effect rates for Amoxil (amoxicillin)
Manufacturers don’t say how common these side effects are when taking amoxicillin for bacterial infection
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- New infection
- Allergic reaction
- Liver damage
- Crystals in the urine
- Low blood counts
Risks and Warnings for Amoxil (amoxicillin)
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- › Using oral birth control pills
If you're taking Amoxil (amoxicillin) and you're also on birth control pills, the birth control won't work as well. Consider using a second form of birth control (condoms, diaphragms, etc.) while taking Amoxil (amoxicillin).
Pharmacist Q&A
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is this drug for?
This medication treats ear, nose, and throat infections.Common concerns from people taking Amoxil (amoxicillin)
Final section. Do you want to return to drug navigation?- If you're taking extended release, take within 1 hour of finishing your meal.
- You may have diarrhea or stomach upset when taking Amoxil (amoxicillin). Take with food to avoid these symptoms. If diarrhea or stomach upset gets worse, or does not improve after stopping this medication, tell your doctor.
- Worth itLow hassleReviewed otheron 10/30/2019Better take with food43ManLess than a weekEar, nose, and throat infections