Amoxicillin

The label describes amoxicillin for infections due to susceptible bacteria in the ear, nose and throat, genitourinary tract, skin and skin structure, and lower respiratory tract.

It is also described in combination for H. pylori infection and duodenal ulcer disease. The label says it should be used only for infections proven or strongly suspected to be bacterial.

• Ear, nose and throat infections
• Genitourinary tract infections
• Skin infections
• Lower respiratory tract infections
• H. pylori with other drugs

The label describes amoxicillin as an antibacterial drug.

The label we reviewed does not describe its mechanism in more detail.

This page covers the US label for amoxicillin capsules taken by mouth, with the dosing the label gives for adults and, where the label says so, children.

This is label-level information, not personal advice. Indian pack labels may differ, and your prescriber's instruction always comes first.

For adults, the label describes 750 to 1750 mg a day in divided doses every 8 to 12 hours. For infants over 3 months and children, it describes 20 to 45 mg per kg a day in divided doses.

The upper dose for neonates and infants up to 3 months is 30 mg per kg a day, divided every 12 hours. The dose is reduced in severe kidney impairment (GFR under 30).

The label says treatment continues at least 48 to 72 hours after symptoms resolve, and at least 10 days for Streptococcus pyogenes infections.

• Adults: 750 to 1750 mg/day divided
• Children over 3 months: 20 to 45 mg/kg/day
• Lower dose in severe kidney impairment
• Finish the course as prescribed

The label says amoxicillin must not be used after a serious allergic reaction to amoxicillin or other beta-lactams such as penicillins and cephalosporins.

Anaphylaxis can be fatal. Doctors should ask about earlier allergies before starting.

The label advises evaluating any diarrhea for Clostridium difficile, and reducing the dose in severe kidney impairment.

• Not after serious penicillin or cephalosporin allergy
• Anaphylaxis risk
• C. difficile diarrhea
• Dose reduction in severe kidney impairment
• Use only for bacterial infections

• Probenecid
• Oral anticoagulants
• Allopurinol
• Oral contraceptives
• The label names probenecid (raises amoxicillin levels), oral anticoagulants (longer prothrombin time), allopurinol (more rashes) and oral contraceptives (may be less effective).
• Monitoring is advised when anticoagulants are used with amoxicillin.

No match in this label text. Ask your pharmacist about any medicine you take.

The label gives a storage range of 20 to 25 degrees C.

The label also says to keep the container tightly closed.

Follow the storage line on your own pack, and keep medicines out of the reach of children.

We did not find amoxicillin in the Drugs Rules 1945 Schedule H, H1, X or G rows we checked, so we cannot state its Indian prescription status from our lists. Ask your pharmacist or doctor.

Amoxicillin is on the National List of Essential Medicines 2022. Listed forms include: Capsule 250 mg (page 69); Capsule 500 mg (page 69); Oral liquid 125 mg/5 mL (p) (page 69); Oral liquid 250 mg/5 mL (p) (page 69); Powder for Injection 250 mg (page 69).

NPPA lists ceiling prices for scheduled amoxicillin formulations. The table shows the rows we found. Check NPPA directly for the current list.

The banned fixed-dose combination list we checked has 8 entries that mention amoxicillin. This does not mean the single medicine is banned. Use our checker for a specific combination.

NPPA ceiling prices set the most a seller can charge per unit for the listed formulations, before local taxes. They are ceilings, not the price you will always pay.