#8a3324 Color Information. 1  In a RGB color space, hex #8a3324 (also known as Burnt umber) is composed of 54.1% red, 20% green and 14.1% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 0% cyan, 63% magenta, 73.9% yellow and 45.9% black.
Antibiotics such as amoxicillin, cephalexin, or penicillin are used to treat strep throat. Antibiotics work only against bacterial infections such as strep throat. They will not help sore throats caused by allergies or viral infections such as colds.
Antibiotics are commonly used to treat strep throat because they: 1  Kill the bacteria and shorten the time the patient is contagious, thereby reducing the likelihood of transmission to close contacts. The patient usually is no longer contagious 24 to 48 hours after starting antibiotic. 2  Prevent rare complications.