Amoxicillin is a type of antibiotic that is used to treat bacterial infections. Antibiotics like amoxicillin and others won’t treat viral infections like the flu, colds, or other respiratory illnesses.

Amoxicillin is prescribed for the following conditions:

• Treats Helicobacter pylori infection.
• Treats infections of the ears, nose, and throat.
• Helps to reduce bacterial sinusitis.
• Treats urinary tract infections.
• Treats infections in the lower respiratory tract.
• Treats bacterial skin infections.
• Used to treat dental infections.
• Protects against infected endocarditis.
• It is used to treat Lyme disease.
• Protects against anthrax infection following exposure.

Side effects that may require medical help may include

• Skin rashes
• Hives
• Itching
• Swelling of the lips, throat, tongue, or face
• Skin redness, blistering, and peeling, even inside the mouth
• Severe diarrhea
• Abnormal vaginal discharge
• Fever, Swollen lymph nodes
• Yellowing of eyes and skin
• Abdominal pain

Before taking Amoxicillin, consider the following risks

• Anaphylaxis – severe hypersensitivity reaction to Amoxicillin can happen along with low blood pressure, spasms of the upper respiratory tract, and severe itching.
• Reversible liver damage – caused by amoxicillin hypersensitivity. Most patients recover quickly after discontinuing Amoxicillin, and they recover soon after stopping Amoxicillin.
• Antibiotic resistance – using antibiotics when they are not needed increases a person’s risk of illness later in life, as does resisting antibiotic therapy.
• Penicillin can produce seizures – at large dosages, which is a worry, especially in individuals with renal failure.