What the doctor checks before considering amoxicillin for a suspected bacterial infection.
Antibiotic assessmentNo. Many are viral, and bacterial infections may require another medicine or testing.
Describe the reaction precisely. Severe immediate reactions materially change antibiotic choices.
| Clinical question | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| 01Is amoxicillin suitable for every throat or chest infection? | No. Many are viral, and bacterial infections may require another medicine or testing. |
| 02What if I am allergic to penicillin? | Describe the reaction precisely. Severe immediate reactions materially change antibiotic choices. |
Use the doctor consultation for a new problem, new symptoms, side effects or a dose change.
Use the repeat review only when the medicine and dose are unchanged and you can provide evidence.
The doctor checks whether the likely diagnosis, treatment history and safety information are clear enough for remote care. Examination, testing or a local referral is recommended whenever that is the safer next step.
You receive advice, follow-up timing and—only when clinically appropriate—an electronic prescription by email for dispensing at a pharmacy in Spain.