Guide To Amoxicillin

Amoxicillin is an antibiotic that belongs to the penicillin family, and like all penicillin antibiotics, amoxicillin originates from Penicillium. The medication is prescribed for both children and adults, and it comes in liquid, tablet, and intravenous forms. It is generally used for between one to two weeks, and it is capable of treating a variety of bacterial infections, including ear infections and bacterial endocarditis. While it can be used on its own for simple infections, doctors may choose to prescribe it in combination with two other antibiotics for the treatment of more complex infections. The exact dosage depends on the severity of the patient's infection. Due to the growing threat of antibiotic resistance, doctors will carefully evaluate whether amoxicillin is needed before choosing to prescribe it, and other treatments might be suggested first.