- Knowledgebase: Antibiotic Information and Questions
- Questions about types of antibiotics, when to use them, and side-effects of using them.
- 25. Amoxicillin - Top
- Amoxicillin is probably the most commonly prescribed antibiotic in america. It has a wide range of uses including infections of the ears, nose, throat, chest, and urinary tract.
Do not take amoxicillin if you are allergic to Penicillin or Augmentin.
The dose of amoxicillin that is prescribed for common infections varies. For ear infections, very high doses are often used.
The most common side effects of amoxicillin are skin rash and diarrhea. If your child experiences diarrhea with amoxicillin, try to work through it- cut out juices, and avoid fatty foods.
"the pink stuff", like any antibiotic, can take up to 3 days to work- please be patient unless your child is getting worse or new symptoms. - Updated: March 9, 2001
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