Amoxicillin 250mg/5ml Liquid

Amoxicillin 250mg/5ml Liquid

Amoxicillin 250mg/5ml capsules are an antibiotic used to treat acute otitis media (middle ear infection) in children and young people aged 17 and under under the Pharmacy First service.

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Description

Amoxicillin is a penicillin antibiotic used to treat bacterial middle ear infections (otitis media). Ear infections are common in children and may cause ear pain, fever, irritability, reduced hearing, or difficulty sleeping.

Under the Pharmacy First service, amoxicillin may be supplied following a clinical assessment by a pharmacist for eligible children and young people aged 17 years and under with symptoms consistent with acute bacterial otitis media.

Treatment course

  • Taken by mouth as liquid

  • Usually prescribed for a short course, commonly 5 days, in line with guidance

  • Taken multiple times daily, as advised by the pharmacist

  • The full course should be completed even if symptoms improve

Important information

  • Suitable only for suspected bacterial ear infections

  • Not effective for viral ear infections

  • Not suitable for those with a penicillin allergy

  • A pharmacist will assess symptoms to confirm eligibility