FDA recently added the commonly prescribed antibiotic amoxicillin — specifically, a powdered form for children — to a list of drugs with shortages. This may be connected to RSV outbreaks.

Liquid amoxicillin has been in a shortage for almost a year, and as the colder months bring a rise in common childhood infections—like strep throat and ear infections—parents may have to find ...

Amoxicillin shortage as child RSV cases surge 02:10. Pharmacies across the U.S. are contending with an industrywide shortage of the amoxicillin drug, commonly prescribed to treat a variety of ...

While children’s hospitals around the country have reported surges in the respiratory condition RSV, amoxicillin is not used to treat RSV, which is a virus.. Amoxicillin is an antibiotic used to ...

Amoxicillin capsules and tablets have not been affected by the shortage, according to the FDA, but young children often can’t swallow pills and instead rely on liquids.

The FDA recently added amoxicillin oral powder to the drug shortages list, citing increased demand.Pharmacists use the powder to make the liquid form of the medication that's easier for kids to ...

Common kids' antibiotic, amoxicillin, remains in short supply. Updated: 6:58 PM EDT Sep 25, 2023 Editorial Standards ...

A growing shortage of amoxicillin reflects the spike in children's respiratory illness — but you can probably still get your prescription filled.

Amoxicillin is in short supply, but there are alternatives, according to the chief epidemiologist at Hartford HealthCare. “People shouldn’t panic over this,” said Dr. Ulysses Wu, ...

Has your child’s doctor prescribed amoxicillin? We’ll tell you about kids’ dosage, side effects, and how to give this antibiotic safely to your child.

An antibiotic that is commonly prescribed to kids is in low supply in pharmacies nationwide amid a surge of respiratory illness that is filling up children’s hospitals. Parents are struggling to ...

There is a shortage of amoxicillin powder for suspension, used to give the drug orally to children. But doctors say there's no reason to panic because there are alternatives.