Amoxil (amoxicillin) is a moderate-spectrum antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections caused by susceptible microorganisms. It is better absorbed than other antibiotics of its class that's why it is often prescribed for children. With the help of Amoxil one can treat various types of bacterial infections, such as acute otitis media, streptococcal pharyngitis, salmonella, skin infections, ear infections, bladder infections, pneumonia, gonorrhea. Amoxil together with clarithromycin (Biaxin) treats stomach ulcers caused by Helicobacter pylori infection. It also prevents bacterial endocarditis in high risk people who are having dental work done.