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amoxicillin
5 guides about amoxicillin from our editorial team.
Amoxicillin and alcohol: what actually happens if you drink
Summary: Moderate alcohol doesn't stop amoxicillin working or cause the violent reaction people fear; that belongs to metronidazole. Its product information lists no interaction with alcohol. The caveats: alcohol worsens illness symptoms and slows recovery, and a handful of other antibiotics genuinely are dangerous with drink, so know which one you're holding.
Read guideAmoxicillin: uses, dosage and how to take this antibiotic correctly
Summary: Amoxicillin is a penicillin antibiotic for bacterial infections, including chest, ear, sinus, throat, dental, urinary and some skin infections. It does nothing against colds, flu or other viral illnesses. The dose depends on the infection and is set by your prescriber; take it at evenly spaced times and finish the full course, even if you feel better.
Read guideAmoxicillin: Uses, Safety and Why You Must Finish the Course
Summary: Amoxicillin is a penicillin antibiotic for bacterial infections such as chest, ear, nose and throat, urinary and some dental and skin infections. It has no effect on viruses, so it will not help a cold, flu or most sore throats. If it is prescribed, finish the full course: stopping early lets infections return and feeds antibiotic resistance.
Read guideAmoxicillin for Dental Infections: What to Understand
Summary: Amoxicillin can control a spreading dental infection, but it does not fix the tooth. An abscess usually needs drainage, a filling, root canal treatment or extraction. Antibiotics are mainly for infections causing facial swelling, fever or spread. See a dentist, finish any course prescribed, and get emergency help for swelling that affects breathing or swallowing.
Read guideAmoxicillin vs Other Penicillins: A Simple Comparison
Summary: Amoxicillin is a broad-spectrum penicillin that is well absorbed by mouth. It is often a first choice for chest, ear, sinus, throat and urinary infections. Penicillin V has a narrower spectrum, flucloxacillin targets skin infections, and adding clavulanic acid widens amoxicillin's reach. A penicillin allergy rules out the whole family, so always tell your prescriber.
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