January 29, 2026 Clinical Intelligence (Neo)
Is Amoxicillin 500mg Safe? Dentist's Guide to Amox
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# Is Amoxicillin 500mg Safe? Dentist's Guide to Amox
*Medical Review by Dr. Dhivakaran | 2026-01-29*
## Overview
Amoxicillin 500mg, commonly sold as **Amox, Novamox, Mox**, is a standard medication used in dentistry.
## How does it work?
Kills bacteria by destroying their cell wall structure.
## Who should take this?
Patients with bacterial infections like abscesses or cellulitis.
## ⚠️ Safety Warning
**Who should avoid it:** Anyone with a Penicillin allergy.
**Pregnancy Safety:** Category B.
Generally considered safe.
## Patient Instructions
> Finish the full course to prevent resistance.
## References
* KD Tripathi 8th Ed
* CDSCO Approved
* AHA Guidelines
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This article was medically reviewed by the Clinical Core at Noble Dental Care.