Amoxicillin around the world
Amoxicillin is a penicillin antibiotic sold as Amoxil in the United States and Amoxil in the UK. Below is its brand name in each of 9 countries.
Amoxicillin is a broad-spectrum penicillin antibiotic used for common bacterial infections. It is not effective against viral colds or flu.
Medically reviewed by Javeria Muneer, Pharmacist · Last reviewed:
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- US United States
- GB United Kingdom
- PK Pakistan
- IN India
- CA CanadaGeneric: amoxicillin
- AU Australia
- AE United Arab Emirates
- DE GermanyGeneric: amoxicillin
- FR France
Same active ingredient does not always mean the same strength, salt or release form. Check the pack and ask a local pharmacist.
Questions about amoxicillin abroad
What is Amoxicillin called in the United States?
In the United States, amoxicillin is sold as Amoxil.
What is Amoxicillin called in the UK?
In the United Kingdom, amoxicillin is sold as Amoxil.
What is the Amoxicillin brand in Pakistan?
In Pakistan, amoxicillin is sold as Amoxil.
What is Amoxicillin called in India?
In India, amoxicillin is sold as Novamox, Mox.
Is Amoxicillin the same in every country?
The active ingredient amoxicillin (ATC J01CA04) is the same, but strength, salt, release form and inactive ingredients can differ between brands and countries. Check the pack and ask a local pharmacist.
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Brand names are checked against each country's medicines regulator. Brands marked "Pending verification" have not been checked yet.
