Amoxicillan

Were you looking for information about Amoxicillin? Amoxicillan is a common misspelling of amoxicillin.

Amoxicillin (Amoxil^®, Moxatag^™) is a prescription medicine licensed to treat infections caused by certain types of bacteria. By stopping bacteria from making cell walls, the antibiotic eventually kills the bacteria causing the infection. Amoxicillin comes in a wide variety of strengths and forms, including tablets, chewable tablets, capsules, pediatric drops, and oral suspension (liquid). Before taking it, you should talk to your healthcare provider if you are pregnant, have a penicillin allergy, or have phenylketonuria.

(Click Amoxicillin to learn more about the uses, effects, various forms, and potential side effects of this antibiotic. You can also click on the various links in the box to the right to access specific topics on amoxicillin.)