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Amoxicillin
Bacterial infections such as some chest, ear, throat and dental infections.
General information only, not medical advice, and no doses. Read the leaflet in your pack and ask a pharmacist about your own situation, other medicines, pregnancy or any health condition.
At a glance
| Generic name | Amoxicillin |
|---|---|
| Type | Penicillin-type antibiotic |
| Commonly used for | Bacterial infections such as some chest, ear, throat and dental infections. |
| With food? | Can be taken with or without food. |
| Alcohol | A moderate drink does not stop it working, but rest and fluids help you recover. |
| Timing | Spaced evenly through the day; finish the whole course exactly as prescribed, even once you feel better. |
Food and drink
Can be taken with or without food. A moderate drink does not stop it working, but rest and fluids help you recover.
When to take it
Spaced evenly through the day; finish the whole course exactly as prescribed, even once you feel better.
Good to know
Tell your doctor or pharmacist about any penicillin allergy before taking it. If anything about your own use is unclear, a pharmacist can advise for free.
Other common medicines
Paracetamol
Mild to moderate pain such as headache, toothache and muscle aches, and lowering a fever.
Ibuprofen
Pain, inflammation and fever — for example period pain, sprains, back pain and dental pain.
Aspirin
Pain and fever at normal doses; a low daily dose is used, only on medical advice, to reduce clotting risk.
Naproxen
Pain and inflammation, including muscle and joint pain and period pain; it is longer-acting than ibuprofen.
Omeprazole
Heartburn, acid reflux and stomach or gut ulcers.
Loratadine
Hay fever and other allergies, and itchy hives.
Source: General medicine information paraphrased from standard patient-information-leaflet guidance. Always read the leaflet in your pack. · checked 2026-09-04
Frequently asked questions
What is Amoxicillin used for?
Bacterial infections such as some chest, ear, throat and dental infections.
Can I drink alcohol with Amoxicillin?
A moderate drink does not stop it working, but rest and fluids help you recover.
Should I take Amoxicillin with food?
Can be taken with or without food.
See the pattern over time
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