Can pregnant women take amoxicillin?

Amoxicillin is considered a pregnancy category B drug by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). That means it’s considered safe to take while pregnant. The FDA assigned this category to help doctors understand whether or not amoxicillin can cause birth defects when taken by pregnant women. read more

Antibiotics you should avoid altogether during pregnancy include streptomycin (used to treat tuberculosis), which can cause hearing loss in your baby, and tetracycline (including minocycline, oxytetracycline, and doxycycline), used to treat acne and respiratory infections. read more

Here's a sampling of antibiotics generally considered safe during pregnancy: Penicillins, including amoxicillin, ampicillin; Cephalosporins, including cefaclor, cephalexin; Erythromycin; Clindamycin; Certain other antibiotics are believed to pose risks during pregnancy. For example, tetracyclines can discolor a developing baby's teeth. read more