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Amoxicillin Review. Generic name: Amoxicillin. Brand names: Amoxil, Trimox, Moxatag. Dosage forms: oral capsule (250 mg; 500 mg), oral powder for reconstitution (125 mg/5 mL; 200 mg/5 mL; 250 mg/5 mL; 400 mg/5 mL), ... show all 4 dosage forms. Drug class: Aminopenicillins. What is amoxicillin? Amoxicillin is a penicillin antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections such as tonsillitis, bronchitis, sinusitis, pneumonia, and infections of the ear, nose, throat, skin, or urinary tract. Amoxicillin clavulanate is a combination of amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium. The amoxicillin fights bacteria, and the clavulanate potassium helps prevent certain bacteria from becoming resistant to amoxicillin. 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). Amoxicillin 500mg and 250mg are available as tablets or capsules and as an oral suspension. Many brands and forms of amoxicillin are available, and not all brands are listed on this leaflet. Amoxicillin side effects. Common amoxicillin side effects: Common amoxicillin side effects may include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or rash. These side effects affected more than 1% of patients in clinical trials. Serious amoxicillin side effects: Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction to amoxicillin (hives, difficult breathing, swelling in your face or throat) or a severe skin reaction (fever, sore throat, burning eyes, skin pain, red or purple skin rash with blistering and peeling). Call your doctor at once if you have: severe stomach pain; or diarrhea that is watery or bloody (even if it occurs months after your last dose). This is not a complete list of side effects, and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may also report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. How should I take amoxicillin? Take amoxicillin exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Take amoxicillin at the same time each day. Some forms of amoxicillin may be taken with or without food. Check your medicine label to see if you should take your mediicne with food or not. Shake the oral suspension (liquid) before you measure a dose. Measure liquid medicine with the dosing syringe provided, or use a medicine dose-measuring device (not a kitchen spoon). You may mix the liquid with water, milk, baby formula, fruit juice, or ginger ale. Drink all of the mixture right away. Do not save for later use. You must chew the chewable tablet before you swallow it. Swallow the regular tablet whole and do not crush, chew, or break it. If you are taking amoxicillin with clarithromycin and/or lansoprazole to treat stomach ulcer, use all of your medications as directed. Read the medication guide or patient instructions provided with each medication. Do not change your doses or medication schedule without your doctor's advice. Use this medicine for the full prescribed length of time, even if your symptoms quickly improve. Skipping doses can increase your risk of infection that is resistant to medication. Amoxicillin will not treat a viral infection such as the flu or a common cold. Do not share this medicine with another person, even if they have the same symptoms you have. This medicine can affect the results of certain medical tests. Tell any doctor who treats you that you are using this medicine. Store tablets and capsules at room temperature, away from moisture, heat, and light. Liquid amoxicillin may need to be stored in a refrigerator or at room temperature, depending on the brand. Check your label for storage instructions. If stored in the refrigerator, do not allow it to freeze. Throw away any liquid medicine that is not used within 14 days after it was mixed at the pharmacy.