Is Amoxicillin Good for Fever? Understanding Its Role and Limitations
•
4 min read
According to the CDC, at least 28% of antibiotics prescribed in outpatient settings are unnecessary [1.10.1]. This raises a common question: Is amoxicillin good for fever? While it can help if the fever is from a bacterial infection, it's ineffective against viruses [1.2.2, 1.2.3].