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What flavor was amoxicillin? The Story of the Iconic Pink Medicine

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Since its introduction in the 1970s, the pink, bubblegum-flavored oral suspension of amoxicillin has become an iconic childhood memory for many. For millions who grew up in the late 20th century, the question, 'What flavor was amoxicillin?' immediately brings to mind a vaguely fruity, distinctly sweet taste that helped make a bitter medicine more palatable.