Amoxicillin tablets are commonly prescribed to treat a variety of bacterial infections, including those of the ear, nose, throat, lungs (such as pneumonia and bronchitis), sinus, urinary tract, and skin[1][3][5]. They are also used as part of combination therapy to eliminate Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori), a bacterium that can cause stomach ulcers[1][3][5].
Typical uses for amoxicillin tablets include:
- Infections of the ear, nose, and throat (such as otitis media, sinusitis, or pharyngitis/tonsillitis)[1][2][4][5]
- Lower respiratory tract infections (such as pneumonia and bronchitis)[3][5]
- Urinary tract infections (UTIs)[1][3][4][5]
- Skin and skin structure infections[1][3][5]
- Genitourinary tract infections[2][5]
- H. pylori infection in combination with other medicines for duodenal ulcer disease[1][2][3]
Amoxicillin works by inhibiting bacterial cell wall synthesis, effectively stopping the growth of bacteria[3]. It is important to note that amoxicillin is not effective against viral infections such as the common cold or flu[3].
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