Amoxicillin ER is a prescription antibiotic used to treat strep throat. This Web page from the eMedTV archives offers an overview of this medicine, including information on how it works, possible side effects, dosing guidelines, and general precautions.
Vaginal yeast infections, nausea, and diarrhea are among the most common amoxicillin ER side effects. This eMedTV Web article also lists serious problems seen with the drug that may require immediate medical care, such as seizures or bloody diarrhea.
This eMedTV page explains that amoxicillin ER is used for treating strep throat in adults and children over a certain age. This Web page takes a closer look at these and other uses for this prescription antibiotic, including possible off-label uses.
This eMedTV page explains that there is only one standard dose for amoxicillin ER, regardless of age or weight. This article covers dosing guidelines for treating strep throat and offers tips for taking this prescription antibiotic safely and effectively.
Probenecid and antibiotics are among the drugs that should not be taken with amoxicillin ER. This eMedTV page lists other drugs that may combine negatively and describes the problems these drug interactions with amoxicillin ER can cause.
Amoxicillin ER may cause bloody diarrhea long after you have stopped taking the medication. This eMedTV article lists other important amoxicillin ER warnings and precautions, including information on what to tell your doctor before taking this drug.
