Amoxicillin is a type of penicillin, an antibiotic that doctors prescribe to treat bacterial infections. It takes effect quickly, but it may take 24 to 72 hours to see an improvement in your symptoms.

Amoxicillin (as trihydrate ... Potentiated by probenecid. Monitor use with oral anticoagulants; may need dose adjustment. Increased risk of rashes with allopurinol. May antagonize oral contraceptives.