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Author: Admin | 2025-04-28
Uses What Is Amoxicillin and How Does It Work? Dosages Dosages of Ampicillin Side Effects What Are Side Effects Associated with Using Amoxicillin? Drug Interactions What Other Drugs Interact with Amoxicillin? Warnings and Precautions What Are Warnings and Precautions for Amoxicillin? What Is Amoxicillin and How Does It Work?Amoxicillin is a prescription antibiotic which is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. This medication is a penicillin-type antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. Amoxicillin treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Unnecessary use or misuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness. Amoxicillin is also used with other medications to treat stomach/intestinal ulcers caused by the bacteria H. pylori and to prevent the ulcers from returning. Amoxicillin is available under the following different brand names: Amoxil, Moxatag, and Trimox.Dosages of AmpicillinDosages of AmoxicillinAdult and pediatric dosagesOral Solution 50 mg/5mL 125 mg/5mL 200 mg/5mL 250 mg/5mL 400 mg/5mLCapsule 250 mg 500 mg Tablet 500 mg 875 mgChewable Tablet 125 mg 250 mgExtended-release (Moxatag) 775 mgDosage Considerations – Should be Given as Follows:Adult Dosage Considerations Ear, Nose, and Throat InfectionsMild to moderate infections 500 mg orally every 12 hours or 250 mg orally every 8 hours for 10-14 daysSevere infections 875 mg orally every 12 hours or 500 mg orally every 8 hours for 10-14 daysTonsillitis/pharyngitis Moxatag: 775 mg orally once per day for 10 days, taken within 1 hour after finishing a mealGenitourinary Tract InfectionsMild
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