Amoxicillin
Aside from penicillin, other over-the-counter antibiotics that can be used to treat strep throat is amoxicillin. Not only strep throat but every other infection caused by bacteria can be treated with this medication. Amoxicillin works by preventing the growth of bacteria and killing them. This drug can be taken orally as a tablet, liquid preparation, suspension, capsule or even as drops for children. It also has some adverse effects that can seriously affect those with underlying health conditions. Therefore, make your underlying condition known to your doctor before proceeding to use this medication. [2]
