Guide To Amoxicillin

Commonly Prescribed Alternatives

For patients who cannot take amoxicillin due to an allergy, doctors may choose to prescribe a different antibiotic. Some of the most commonly prescribed alternatives for amoxicillin include clindamycin, metronidazole, and erythromycin. Doctors might also prescribe sulfamethoxazole, ciprofloxacin, levofloxacin, or cephalexin, and azithromycin is sometimes prescribed, too. Patients who believe they may be allergic to amoxicillin should let their doctor know this so an alternative medication can be considered. When choosing which alternative antibiotic to prescribe, the physician will consider the patient's overall health and the particular infection to be treated. Some antibiotics are more effective for certain infections than others, and the doctor will also want to prescribe the one that causes the fewest side effects.

Continue reading to learn about the recommended dosages of amoxicillin next.