Amoxil, an antibiotic, is used to treat a wide variety of infections, including: gonorrhea, middle ear infections, skin infections, upper and lower respiratory tract infections, and infections of the genital and urinary tract. Infections of the skin and skin structure - due to Streptococcus spp. (alpha- and beta-hemolytic strains only), Staphylococcus spp., or E. coli. Infections of the lower respiratory tract - due to Streptococcus spp. (alpha- and beta-hemolytic strains only), S. pneumoniae, Staphylococcus spp., or H. influenzae.
Amoxicillin belongs to the group of medications known as antibiotics, specifically to the family of antibiotics known as penicillins. Amoxicillin is used for the treatment of infections caused by certain types of bacteria.
Side effects due to amoxicillin include diarrhea, dizziness, heartburn, insomnia, nausea, itching, vomiting, confusion, abdominal pain, easy bruising, bleeding, rash, and allergic reactions. Individuals who are allergic to antibiotics in the class of cephalosporins may also be sensitive to amoxicillin.