This is important for all prescription drugs, but it’s especially important for antibiotics, including amoxicillin. If used incorrectly, an antibiotic may not treat your child’s infection ...

While this may not reduce the drug's overall effectiveness ... In some cases, healthcare providers may prescribe amoxicillin off-label for conditions like Lyme disease or to prevent infections ...

Objective: To compare the safety and efficacy of clarithromycin and amoxicillin/clavulanic acid in patients with community-acquired pneumonia due to penicillin ...