what is generic for amoxicillin
A: Amoxicillin is the generic name of the brand-name medication, Amoxil. Amoxicillin is classified as a penicillin antibiotic. Amoxicillin is approved for the treatment of otitis media (ear infection), sinusitis, and other infections that are caused by certain bacteria. This can include infections of the upper and lower respiratory tract, skin and urinary tract that are susceptible to the medication.