Amoxicillin treats UTIs caused by certain bacteria. It works by stopping the growth of the bacteria responsible for the infection, helping to clear the infection from the urinary system.

FDA recently added the commonly prescribed antibiotic amoxicillin — specifically, a powdered form for children — to a list of drugs with shortages. This may be connected to RSV outbreaks.

Amoxicillin is “being used for RSV treatment for potential secondary infections,” said Navarre. “That’s one of the reasons I’ve heard, ...

Infants of mothers treated in the first trimester with TMP-SMX appeared to have a higher risk for any malformation than those ...

Amoxicillin capsules and tablets have not been affected by the shortage, according to the FDA, but young children often can’t swallow pills and instead rely on liquids.

Amoxicillin is in short supply, but there are alternatives, according to the chief epidemiologist at Hartford HealthCare. “People shouldn’t panic over this,” said Dr. Ulysses Wu, … ...

So a shortage of amoxicillin is making things really tricky for families, and that actually hit home for Caitlin Rivers late last year when both of her kids had strep.

Amoxicillin/clavulanate (brand names: Clavamox, Clavacillin, Augmentin) is a medicine used in pets to treat skin infections, gum disease, and soft tissue infections ...

Amoxicillin capsules and tablets have not been affected by the shortage, according to the FDA, but young children often can’t swallow pills and instead rely on liquids.