Although there are currently new antibacterial compounds in
development, most are at a pre‐clinical stage. It is necessary,
therefore, to make the best use of currently available agents. The
development of higher dosing regimens and pharmacokinetically
enhanced formulations have allowed amoxicillin (alone and in
combination) to continue to play an important role in the treatment
of a range of infections, particularly those of the respiratory tract in
both adults and children worldwide