Children with a sore throat, i.e., sore throat, can take amoxicillin if it is caused by a bacterial infection, but it is not recommended if the sore throat is caused by other reasons such as a viral infection. Amoxicillin belongs to the penicillin class of antibiotics, can be used for sensitive bacteria caused by respiratory tract infections and other diseases. If the sore throat is caused by a bacterial infection that is sensitive to amoxicillin, you can take amoxicillin to treat the infection. But the sore throat is also viral infection, or environmental factors such as stimulation causes, this situation taking amoxicillin can not achieve the therapeutic effect. Amoxicillin adverse reactions can be seen rash, urticaria, itching, diarrhea, nausea, skin mucosal candidiasis, severe allergic reactions. The drug is contraindicated in people who are allergic to penicillin, have a positive penicillin skin test, have a severe hypersensitivity reaction to cephalosporin antibiotics. Presence of sore throat should be sought medical attention, under the guidance of a doctor to rationalize the use of medication.