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November 17, 2022 - 8:59am | By Kyle Cornell
(Fargo, ND) -- Many North Dakota pharmacies are experiencing shortages of the popular antibiotic amoxicillin.
The shortages are part of a nationwide trend, with areas facing low supplies for nearly three weeks.
Typically, amoxicillin is used to treat bacterial infections, such as chest infections (including pneumonia) and dental abscesses. It can also be used together with other antibiotics and medicines to treat stomach ulcers. It's often prescribed for children, to treat ear infections and chest infections.
FDA officials say they don't know how long the shortages of the powder form of the drug will last or how severe they will become.
Amoxicillin isn't used for viral infections like RSV, COVID-19 or the flu.
