Generic Amoxil is used for treating infections caused by certain bacteria. It is also used with other medicines to treat H. pylori infection and ulcers of the small intestines. Amoxil is a penicillin antibiotic. It works by killing sensitive bacteria.
Rifadin is an antibiotic that fights bacteria and prevents it from spreading in your body. Rifadin is used to treat or prevent tuberculosis (TB). Rifadin may also be used to reduce certain bacteria in your nose and throat that could cause meningitis or other infections. Rifadin prevents you from spreading these bacteria to other people, but this medicine will not treat an active meningitis infection.