Easy-to-read patient leaflet for Amoxil (Amoxicillin Capsules and Tablets). Includes indications, proper use, special instructions, precautions, and possible side effects. Canadian Brand Name Amoxil Pediatric Apo-Amoxi Apo-Amoxi Sugar-Free Gen-Amoxicillin Med Amoxicillin Novamoxin Novamoxin Reduced Sugar Nu-Amoxi Riva-Amoxicillin Scheinpharm Amoxicillin Zimamox Back to top Amoxicillin (Amoxil) is a penicillin antibiotic that's used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections, such as sinus infections, ear infections, strep throat, and urinary tract infections (UTIs). Amoxil is the brand name for amoxicillin, a broad-spectrum penicillin antibiotic prescribed for ear infections, strep throat, sinusitis, urinary tract infections and lower respiratory infections. Amoxicillin was discovered in 1958 and came into medical use in 1972. [12][13] Amoxil was approved for medical use in the United States in 1974, [4][5] and in the United Kingdom in 1977. [2] Amoxil is a prescription medicine used to treat the symptoms of many different types of bacterial infections. Learn about different usages, dosages, side effects, drug interactions, warnings, and more. Find patient medical information for Amoxicillin (Amoxil and others) on WebMD including its uses, side effects and safety, interactions, pictures, warnings, and user ratings Amoxicillin (Amoxil): Clinical Profile, Pharmacodynamics, and Resistance Factors Official IDARI clinical guidelines for Amoxil (Amoxicillin) administration. Review standard dosage protocols for 500mg and 875mg tablets, capsules, and patient safety data. Amoxil is a penicillin antibiotic that fights bacteria. Amoxil is used to treat many different types of infection caused by bacteria, such as tonsillitis, bronchitis, pneumonia, and infections of the ear, nose, throat, skin, or urinary tract.