Liquid amoxicillin is recommended for young children because taking pills and tablets is usually difficult for them.

The powder used to make the suspended version of amoxicillin is what is in short supply. Pill versions are available, but young children are unable to take them.

Giving the "abortion pill" orally instead of vaginally and with antibiotics cut the risk of serious infection and death by 93 percent, researchers at Planned Parenthood reported on Wednesday.