Amoxicillin
Amoxicillin tablets in 250mg and 500mg, a penicillin-type antibiotic for bacterial chest, ear, throat, skin and urinary infections, sold in packs from 30 to 360 tablets.
All strengths and pack prices
| Strength | Pack | Price | Per tablet |
|---|---|---|---|
| 250mg | 30 tablets | $33.00 | $1.10 |
| 250mg | 60 tablets | $34.80 | $0.58 |
| 250mg | 90 tablets | $38.70 | $0.43 |
| 250mg | 180 tablets | $57.60 | $0.32 |
| 500mg | 30 tablets | $34.80 | $1.16 |
| 500mg | 60 tablets | $46.80 | $0.78 |
| 500mg | 90 tablets | $59.40 | $0.66 |
| 500mg | 120 tablets | $66.00 | $0.55 |
| 500mg | 180 tablets | $84.60 | $0.47 |
| 500mg | 360 tablets | $151.20 | $0.42 |
- Category
- Antibiotics
- Active ingredient
- Amoxicillin
- Route
- Oral
- Form
- Capsule, Tablet, Suspension
- Strengths
- 250/500mg
You will receive a quality generic, depending on stock.
Shipped in a discreet, unmarked envelope.
Details
- Conditions
- Bacterial infections
- Brands with the same ingredient
- Amoxil
- Therapeutic Class
- Penicillin Antibiotic
- Pharmacological Class
- Beta-lactam
- Minor Side Effects
- Nausea, diarrhoea, rash
- Moderate Side Effects
- Vaginal itching, headache
- Dosage Forms
- Capsule, Tablet, Suspension
- Administration Route
- Oral
- Originator
- GSK
- Onset Time
- 1–2 hours
- Storage Instructions
- Store at room temperature.
- Drug Interactions
- Methotrexate
What you will receive
Amoxicillin is a generic medicine sold under the name of its active ingredient, Amoxicillin.
- The manufacturer depends on what is in stock when your order ships.
- It contains the same active ingredient, at the same strength, as the brand-name versions.
FAQ
What pack sizes does Amoxicillin come in?
Amoxicillin comes as tablets in 250mg and 500mg. Packs range from 30 up to 180 tablets for 250mg, and 30 up to 360 for 500mg. Larger packs cost less per tablet.
Which payment methods work for Amoxicillin?
You can pay for Amoxicillin with Visa, Mastercard or American Express on a secure, encrypted page, or with Bitcoin or Ethereum. Card details never reach the shop's servers. If your parcel arrives damaged, it is sent again free, or the order is refunded.
What is another name for amoxicillin?
Brand names for amoxicillin include Trimox, Amoxil, Almox, Mox, Moxikind and Novamox. Amoxicillin tablets are a pure generic amoxicillin product and are not any of those brands. Here, amoxicillin can also be bought online as Cenmox, generic Trimox and generic Amoxil.
Does amoxicillin work for a cold or the flu?
No. Colds and flu are caused by viruses, and amoxicillin only acts on bacteria, so it will not shorten them. It is worth buying when a bacterial infection is the cause, such as a chest, ear or urinary infection.
Should I take amoxicillin on an empty stomach?
You do not have to. Amoxicillin works the same with or without food, and taking a tablet with a meal or snack is a simple way to avoid stomach upset. Swallow it with a full glass of water.
Can I drink alcohol while taking amoxicillin?
Alcohol does not stop amoxicillin working, and there is no dangerous reaction between them. Drinking can still add to nausea or dizziness, and it makes it harder to rest while your body clears the infection.
How many days do you take amoxicillin for?
It depends on the infection being treated. Some courses run for about a week, others are shorter or longer. Take every tablet in the course, evenly spaced, even if the symptoms clear after the first few days.
About Amoxicillin
Amoxicillin tablets, 250mg and 500mg
Plain amoxicillin, as a tablet, in 250mg or 500mg. It belongs to the penicillin family and works by stopping bacteria from building their cell walls, so they cannot survive and the body clears what is left.
Choose the strength first, then the pack. A small one covers a single course. The larger ones suit anyone who reorders.
What people buy it for
Amoxicillin is widely used against bacterial chest infections such as pneumonia, ear, throat and sinus infections, skin infections, urinary infections and dental abscesses. Combined with other medicines it is also used to clear H. pylori, the bacterium behind many stomach ulcers. Colds, flu and most sore throats are viral, and an antibiotic does nothing for them.
How it is taken
Amoxicillin tablets are taken two or three times a day, every 12 or every 8 hours, depending on the dose and the infection. Food does not change how much is absorbed, so take them with a meal or a snack if they upset your stomach. Many people feel better after two or three days, but the course should still be finished: the bacteria that survive a short course are the hardest to clear. A missed dose is taken when you notice it, never as two at once.
What to expect
Nausea, vomiting, loose stools and a mild rash are the usual complaints, and some people get thrush. A rash together with swelling of the lips or face, or trouble breathing, is an allergic reaction that needs urgent treatment. Anyone with a known penicillin allergy should leave this one alone. Because amoxicillin can interact with a few other medicines, the ingredient page lists the main ones.
Capsules under other names
The same ingredient is also listed as capsules: Amoxil, Cenmox and Trimox, each from 250mg to 500mg. The ingredient page, amoxicillin, also covers the versions that add clavulanic acid.
Sources
- Amoxicillin: MedlinePlus Drug Information — MedlinePlus / National Library of Medicine
- Bacterial infections - symptoms, causes and treatments - Healthdirect — Healthdirect Australia