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Amoxicillin is used to treat many different types of infection caused by bacteria, such as tonsillitis, bronchitis, pneumonia, and infections of the ear, nose, throat, skin, or urinary tract.

Amoxicillin is also sometimes used together with another antibiotic called clarithromycin (Biaxin) to treat stomach ulcers caused by Helicobacter pylori infection. This combination is sometimes used with a stomach acid reducer called lansoprazole (Prevacid).

Side Effect:

Call your doctor at once if you have:

• diarrhea that is watery or bloody;

• black, swollen or "hairy" tongue;

• fever, swollen gums, painful mouth sores, pain when swallowing, skin sores, cold or flu symptoms, cough, trouble breathing;

• swollen glands, rash or itching, joint pain, or general ill feeling;

• pale or yellowed skin, yellowing of the eyes, dark colored urine, fever, confusion or weakness;

• severe tingling, numbness, pain, muscle weakness;

• easy bruising, unusual bleeding (nose, mouth, vagina, or rectum), purple or red pinpoint spots under your skin; or

• severe skin reaction--fever, sore throat, swelling in your face or tongue, burning in your eyes, skin pain, followed by a red or purple skin rash that spreads (especially in the face or upper body) and causes blistering and peeling.

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Amoxicillin 
Generic Name: amoxicillin (am OX i sil in)
Brand Name: Amoxil, Trimox, Moxatag

Medically reviewed by Kaci Durbin, MD. Last updated on Jan 12, 2020.

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What is amoxicillin?
Amoxicillin is a penicillin antibiotic that fights bacteria.

Amoxicillin is used to treat many different types of infection caused by bacteria, such as tonsillitis, bronchitis, pneumonia, and infections of the ear, nose, throat, skin, or urinary tract.

Amoxicillin is also sometimes used together with another antibiotic called clarithromycin (Biaxin) to treat stomach ulcers caused by Helicobacter pylori infection. This combination is sometimes used with a stomach acid reducer called lansoprazole (Prevacid).

There are many brands and forms of amoxicillin available and not all brands are listed on this leaflet.
Warnings:
Do not use this medication if you are allergic to amoxicillin or to any other penicillin antibiotic, such as ampicillin