Amoxil and Nymalize

• Generic Name: amoxicillin
• Dosage Forms: capsules, tablets, chewable tablets, and powder for oral suspension
• Other Brand Names: Amoxil, Moxatag, Trimox

Amoxil (amoxicillin) is a penicillin antibiotic that fights bacteria.

Amoxil is used to treat many different types of infection caused by bacteria, such as tonsillitis, bronchitis, pneumonia, and infections of the ear, nose, throat, skin, or urinary tract.

Amoxil is also sometimes used together with another antibiotic called clarithromycin (Biaxin) to treat stomach ulcers caused by Helicobacter pylori infection. This combination is sometimes used with a stomach acid reducer called lansoprazole (Prevacid).

• Generic Name: nimodipine
• Dosage Forms: oral solution
• Other Brand Names: Nymalize, Nimotop

Nymalize is a calcium channel blocker that is used to prevent brain damage caused by reduced blood flow to the brain resulting from aneurysm (a dilated or ruptured blood vessel in the brain).

Nymalize may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.