AMOXIL (amoxicillin) Capsules, Tablets, or Powder for Oral Suspension. DESCRIPTION. Formulations of AMOXIL contain amoxicillin, a semisynthetic antibiotic, an analog of ampicillin, with a broad spectrum of bactericidal activity against many Gram-positive and Gram-negative microorganisms. Amoxicillin can be taken with or without food - food has no effect on the medicine. Amoxicillin is usually taken three times a day, but may be given twice a day. What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking amoxicillin? You should not use this medicine if you are allergic to any penicillin antibiotic, such as ampicillin, dicloxacillin, oxacillin, penicillin, or ticarcillin. There is no standard amoxicillin dose that is recommended for all situations. Your healthcare provider will calculate the appropriate dose based on several factors, including your weight, the severity of the infection, the type of the infection, and the type of bacteria causing the infection. Regular amoxicillin tablets are available in two strengths, including 875 mg tablets and 500 mg tablets. This eMedTV Web page lists the other forms and strengths available for this drug and offers general amoxicillin dosing guidelines. Amoxicillin is an antibiotic. It’s used to treat infections caused by certain types of bacteria. Amoxicillin oral tablet comes as immediate-release (IR), extended-release (ER), or chewable tablets. OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. For most infections in adults the dose of amoxicillin is 250 mg every 8 hours, 500 mg every 8 hours, 500 mg every 12 hours or 875 mg every 12 hours, depending on the type and severity of infection. Amoxicillin is a penicillin antibiotic that fights bacteria. Amoxicillin is used to treat many different types of infection caused by bacteria, such as tonsillitis, bronchitis, pneumonia, gonorrhea, and infections of the ear, nose, throat, skin, or urinary tract. Medium Kelvin Cruickshank – Mediumship Development Workshops. I believe that everyone has an innate psychic ability. We all dream so imagine being in charge of what happens when your dreaming.