ABSTRACT

Amoxycillin is a broad spectrum antibiotic, of the penicillin family, used for treatment of many infections caused by both gram-positive and negative organisms. It is one of the commonest drugs used in general practice, and is indicated in many infections. upper respiratory tract infections; otitis media; acute and chronic bronchitis; chronic bronchial sepsis; lobar and broncho-pneumonia; cystitis; urethritis; pyelonephritis; bacteria in pregnancy; gynaecological infections; gonorrhoea; peritonitis; intra-abdominal sepsis; septicaemia; bacterial endocarditis; typhoid and paratyphoid fever; skin and soft tissue infections; osteomyelitis; and dental abscess.