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Amoxicillin

A penicillin antibiotic for bacterial infections like chest infections and dental abscesses.

Clinical information

Common uses

  • chest infections including pneumonia
  • dental abscesses
  • ear and chest infections in children
  • stomach ulcers (with other medicines)

Common side effects

  • feeling sick
  • diarrhoea
  • skin rash

Cautions

  • not if allergic to penicillin
  • around 1 in 10 people have an allergic reaction
  • rash likely with glandular fever
  • can affect some blood and urine test results

Interactions

  • methotrexate
  • warfarin (blood thinner)
  • probenecid or allopurinol (gout medicines)
  • other antibiotics

Pregnancy: safe to take during pregnancy

Reference information, not medical advice — always follow your doctor or pharmacist. Source: NHS Medicines A–Z, nhs.uk/medicines/amoxicillin (accessed 2026-08-16)

Approved brands & formulations17

Brand nameDosage formStrengthImporterCategory
Amoxicap 250mgCapsule250mgHeart Land PharmacyPOM
Amoxicap 500mgCapsule500mgHeart Land PharmacyPOM
AmoxicillinOral liquid ( Drops )125 mg /1.25mlPOM
AmoxicillinOral Liquid125mg/5mlauthorized medicine importersPOM
AmoxicillinTablet125 mgPOM
AmoxigranOral liquid ( Granules - Dry Oral liquid )250mg/5ml ( 100ml )Heart Land PharmacyPOM
AmoxilCapsule250 mgauthorized medicine importersPOM
AmoxilOral liquid ( Suspension - Powder )125mg/5ml (100ml)ADK Pharmaceutical Company Pvt. Ltd. and State Trading Organization PlcPOM
AmoxilCapsule500 mgADK Pharmaceutical Company Pvt. Ltd. and State Trading Organization PlcPOM
AmoxycillinCapsule500 mgauthorized medicine importersPOM
AmoxycillinCapsule250 mgauthorized medicine importersPOM
BlumoxTablet125 mgauthorized medicine importersPOM
MedomoxOral Liquid250 mg / 5 mlauthorized medicine importersPOM
MedomoxOral Liquid125 mg / 5 mlauthorized medicine importersPOM
Medomox 250Capsule250 mgauthorized medicine importersPOM
Medomox 500Capsule500 mgauthorized medicine importersPOM
MoxolCapsule500 mgauthorized medicine importersPOM
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