Amoxicillin is a Penicillin antibiotic prescribed to treat a variety of bacterial infections. It stops the bacteria’s growth by breaking down their cell walls, making it easier for your immune system to clear the infection. Here are some common conditions for which Amoxicillin is prescribed:

• Respiratory Infections: Pneumonia, bronchitis, sinusitis, and strep throat treatment
• Ear, Nose & Throat Infections: middle ear infections (otitis media), tonsillitis
• Urinary tract infection
• Skin Infection
• Amoxicillin for ear infections
• Tooth infections

No, Amoxicillin is a prescription-only medication in the United States and Canada. You cannot buy Amoxicillin without seeing a doctor. However, you can skip the long queues of the walk-in clinic by contacting a telehealth doctor from our virtual clinic. Here is how it will work:

• Register an account
• Choose a subscription plan
• Get connected to a doctor in 5 minutes
• If appropriate, receive your Amoxicillin prescription

Yes, 875 mg is a high‐dose Amoxicillin regimen used for intense bacterial infections. It’s commonly prescribed as 875 mg every 12 hours for conditions such as acute bacterial sinusitis, community-acquired pneumonia, and severe otitis media to ensure high tissue levels and overcome intermediate-resistant organisms.

Amoxicillin-clavulanate 875/125 mg (Augmentin) is prescribed to treat bacterial infections that might have developed resistance against Amoxicillin alone. This may include sinuses, ears, tonsils/throat, lungs (such as bronchitis or pneumonia), urinary tract, and skin infections. Amoxicillin mainly kills bacteria, while clavulanate blocks enzymes some bacteria produce that could destroy the Amoxicillin.

You can get prescriptions for Amoxicillin and other Penicillin antibiotics from your family doctor or through a telehealth platform like Your Doctors Online. We’ll connect you instantly with a licensed physician who will assess your symptoms and prescribe the proper medication.

Amoxicillin starts working quickly at the microscopic level, but you might not immediately feel the effects. The drug quickly starts inhibiting bacterial growth, but you wouldn’t observe the improvement in symptoms until 48 hours. In fact, for most people, it takes about 72 hours to get rid of their symptoms.

Amoxicillin and Azithromycin each target different bacteria, so their effectiveness depends on the specific infection. Amoxicillin is first-line for streptococcal infections (e.g., strep throat, uncomplicated ear infections). Azithromycin’s once-daily, five-day Z-Pak prescription can boost compliance for patients who benefit from a shorter treatment course or those who are allergic to Penicillin. 

Yes, 500 mg of Amoxicillin taken three times daily (every 8 hours) is a standard regimen for many common bacterial infections in adults. However, you should never increase or decrease your dose on your own. Always follow your antibiotic prescription to avoid an emergency. 

A 250 mg Amoxicillin dose is insufficient to treat an adult tooth infection (dental abscess). Adult dosing for dental infections is typically 500 mg to 1000 mg three times daily (or 875 mg twice daily for convenience), whereas 250 mg may be used only in children or very mild cases under specialist guidance. Need help with a tooth infection? Talk to our family doctor from your home and get a prescription within 5 minutes. 

Yes, obtaining a prescription for Amoxicillin via telemedicine is legal in the US and Canada, provided a licensed healthcare provider writes the prescription. Your Doctors Online follows the Ryan Haight Act, CPSO, and other state telemedicine laws, according to which you can get uncontrolled medication online. This means you can receive your antibiotic safely from our 24-hour virtual clinic without ever leaving home. Always use a reputable, licensed telehealth service to protect yourself from counterfeit drugs.

Some telehealth services can take days to deliver your medicine, while others can take a few hours. With Your Doctors Online, you can get an Amoxicillin online prescription in as little as 5 minutes. Whether in a rural town in Canada or a remote US county, you will have your prescription ready instantly. 

The dose and duration of Amoxicillin depend on the type and severity of infection. For many adult infections, a moderate dose is 500 mg every 8 hours (three times a day) or a high dose of 875 mg every 12 hours (twice daily).

When Amoxicillin is used for a UTI, you can expect symptom relief fairly quickly, often within the first 24 to 48 hours after starting the antibiotic. However, it’s important to note that everyone’s body is different. If the UTI is mild, symptoms may improve in a day. If the UTI is more severe or has spread to the kidneys, it might take a couple of days of antibiotics before you feel a lot better.

If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember, unless it’s almost time for your next scheduled dose. Do not double up on doses to make up for the missed pill, as it increases the risk of side effects.

Taking more Amoxicillin than prescribed can increase the risk of side effects. In case of an overdose of Amoxicillin, you might experience severe gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and cloudy urine. In rare cases, you can even experience neurological effects. Reach out to your doctor immediately if you think you have overdosed on medication.

Fatigue is not a typical side effect of Amoxicillin. If you feel tired while taking Amoxicillin, it might be due to the infection your body is fighting, rather than the medication. If you experience extreme fatigue or weakness, it’s important to consider other causes or talk to your online doctor.

It’s advisable to avoid or limit alcohol while fighting an infection for three reasons:

• • Drinking alcohol can worsen side effects or make you feel worse
  • Alcohol can also dehydrate you, which isn’t ideal when you’re trying to recover
  • Alcohol can cause lightheadedness