amoxicillin + paracetamol

Amoxicillin + paracetamol is a fixed-dose or co-administered combination of a broad-spectrum penicillin antibiotic and a non-opioid analgesic/antipyretic. Amoxicillin, a beta-lactam antibiotic, acts by inhibiting bacterial cell wall synthesis through binding to penicillin-binding proteins (PBPs), which leads to bacterial lysis and death. Paracetamol (acetaminophen) provides analgesic and antipyretic effects, primarily through the inhibition of cyclooxygenase (COX) enzymes in the central nervous system and modulation of endogenous cannabinoid and serotonergic pathways. This combination is typically indicated for the management of bacterial infections accompanied by pain or fever, such as dental abscesses, otitis media, or respiratory tract infections, where symptomatic relief is required alongside antimicrobial therapy.

Brand names

AmoxiparaAmoparAmoxmolAmoxipainZimox + Tachipirina

Other names

amoxicillin and paracetamolamoxicillin/paracetamolamoxicillin and acetaminophen