Amoxicillin is the most prescribed antibiotic, as it alone accounts for 32% of total French consumption.There are no less than 90 generic versions of this substance used to treat infections caused by certain bacteria (broad-spectrum antibacterial action).
So, for example, amoxicillin is used to fight otitis media, sinusitis, bronchitis, digestive or urinary tract infections (cystitis) and even dental abscesses.This antibiotic is commonly used in children because of its good oral absorption and moderate cost.To increase its effectiveness, amoxicillin can be combined with another molecule: clavulanic acid.
However, some studies suggest that amoxicillin prescription is not useful for symptoms such as cough in patients whose viral ENT infection has not resolved.On the contrary, it may cause adverse effects.In addition, the heavy use of antibiotics such as amoxicillin facilitates the emergence and spread of bacterial resistance, which in the long run threatens the effectiveness of antimicrobial therapy.
Amoxicillin is the most prescribed antibiotic, as it alone accounts for 32% of total French consumption.There are no less than 90 generic versions of this substance used to treat infections caused by certain bacteria (broad-spectrum antibacterial action).
So, for example, amoxicillin is used to fight otitis media, sinusitis, bronchitis, digestive or urinary tract infections (cystitis) and even dental abscesses.This antibiotic is commonly used in children because of its good oral absorption and moderate cost.To increase its effectiveness, amoxicillin can be combined with another molecule: clavulanic acid.
However, some studies suggest that amoxicillin prescription is not useful for symptoms such as cough in patients whose viral ENT infection has not resolved.On the contrary, it may cause adverse effects.In addition, the heavy use of antibiotics such as amoxicillin facilitates the emergence and spread of bacterial resistance, which in the long run threatens the effectiveness of antimicrobial therapy.