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Can Purbac cause insomnia .I cant sleep and my mind is overactive ## Have you consulted your doctor? This contains the active ingredients Sulfamethoxazole and Trimethoprim, it is an antibiotic commonly prescribed under the brand name Bactrim. And this isn't listed as a normal side effect, but you should talk to your doctor, because we have had many reports recently of people experiencing unusual side effects with this medication. ## Hi Andy, Insomnia is actually reported to be a side effect of this drug, among many others that in my opinion could inadvertently cause more insomnia: weakness fatigue insomnia hallucinations depression apathy nervousness upset stomach vomiting loss of appetite skin rash itching sore throat fever or chills mouth sores unusual bruising or bleeding yellowi...

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My daughter is on purbac peadiatric suspention, she is 4 years old and has 5 ml as a daily dose to prevent bladder infection as she has urinary reflux. she has been on it for 6 weeks and has had 5 night terrors during this time. could the purbec cause night terrors? ## Hi, Candice! Sorry about the problems that your daughter is having. Learn more Purbac details here. It's difficult to say whether or not they've been caused by the antibiotic. Is she still having them? This one can sometimes affect some people in very odd ways. Have you consulted her doctor about it? I think it would be a good idea to have it checked out, just to make sure there isn't something else going on. ## Thank you for reply One GP has advised that it is not the anti biotic that is causing these horrobl...

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My boyfriend is using the eryko 250 tablets, what could he be treating? ## Hi, Luccie! How are you? Eryko contains the active ingredient Erythromycin, which is just an antibiotic that's used to treat or prevent various types of bacterial infections. Thus, it's difficult to say what he may be taking it treat, it could be an ear infection, or something else, but it's nothing sinister. Learn more Erythromycin details here. It may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. Is there anything else I can help with?

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I was wondering if Pota-vi-kin Penicilina v 800000 u is a good supplement to take instead of the regular 500000 u for a skin abscess bacterial infection ? ## Hi, Pete! How are you? That's not a supplement! That's just another form of Penicillin that's derived from a potassium salt, but it is just another antibiotic. It helps treat or prevent bacterial infections and may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. Learn more Penicillin details here. And which has your doctor prescribed for you to take?

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I have a ruptured ear drum and severe infection in ear. I have been prescribed tenkorex 250mg 3 times a day (I am allergic to penicillin and amoxicillin) I have been taking them for 4 days and am still feeling ill and don't seem to be getting better. Should I be feeling better by now?? ## HI, Ally! Sorry about how miserable you've been. And yes, you should start to see some improvement after 73 hours (3 days) of taking them. If you haven't seen any change yet, then you should contact your doctor as this antibiotic may not be doing its job. Are there any other questions or concerns?

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I am wondering if this medication is used for sinus infections? ## Amoxicillin with Clavulanic Acid, the active ingredients in Augmentin, is an antibiotic that can be used to treat many different types of infections. You may experience side effects, such as: nausea, dizziness, diarrhea and skin rash. Read more: Is there anything else I can help with? ## I would love to know if this antibio can be use for upper raspertary infectios...and what other infections can it be good for..

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While using amoxicilana 500 mg, can I take Alchahol or Wine ## Hi, Mathew! How are you? Alcohol can cause worse side effects than usual, so you may experience more severe dizziness or drowsiness than normal. Learn more Amoxicillin details here. That means that one drink will likely affect you as if you'd had 2 and so on. It's best not to imbibe, while taking it, but if you feel must, make sure with your doctor that it's safe for you to do so and be careful not to drive or operate heavy machinery. Are there any other questions or concerns?

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Good day,I need help I was on suston 50 steriods,but now I stopped using en cause it caused me very badly acne on my face,back and chest,I went to doc he prescribeme purbac and benzoly acne cream but non of those is helping me,what can I use now,I stop using riods or a month now but still acne haven't clear up ## In the case of acne caused by the steroid, it's really just going to take time for it to clear up and that's going to be the only solution. Has it improve any, yet? How long were you on the steroid?

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how long does amoxicillin un open in the fridge.and can i still use it ## HI, Wendy! How are you? If it's a liquid that was already mixed, then it's shelf life is very short, even if kept refrigerated. It's really only good for about 14 days (2 weeks) and then you should dispose of it. Learn more Amoxicillin details here. Side effects to this antibiotic may include nausea, dizziness, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. Is there anything else I can help with?

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I've been off my birth control pill loestrin 24 Fe for about a month already I want to get back on my bc pills but I want to know if SMZ/TMP DS 800-160 TAB can affect them?? ## HI, Panda! How are you? Yes, from what I'm finding, Bactrim has been known to reduce the effectiveness of contraceptives, so there'd not be much point in taking them again, until you finish your course of treatment with it. It can continue having this effect in your body for 7 days, after finishing it. Learn more Bactrim DS details here. It may also cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. Is there anything else I can help with?

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I was given therse caps for a shin infection that I got from scratching my arms...I really don't tyhink they are helping ## How long have you been taking them? Generally, if an antibiotic is working you should see no worsening of the infection after 24 hours of taking it and improvement should start after about 72 hours (3 days). Learn more Amoxicillin details here. Side effects may include nausea, dizziness, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea.

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Good dayu son was given purbc for infection but i would like to know doea purbc contain pencillan in it s he is allergic to penacilan. ## Hello, To answer your question, Purbac does not contain any Penicillin. Each 5 mL of the Purbac pediatric suspension contains: Trimethoprim (40 mg) Sulphamethoxazole (200 mg) Alcohol (1,44% v/v) Preserved with Nipastat (0,3% m/v) You can learn more about the active ingredients in this drug on the page for Sulfamethoxazole + Trimethoprim Details Additional prescribing information can be found here: home.intekom.com/pharm/lennon/purbac.html I hope this helps! ## Is Purbac suitable for 11 days old baby? ## My daughter is on purbac peadiatric suspention, she is 4 years old and has 5 ml as a daily dose to prevent bladder infection as she has urinary reflux...

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sulfatiazol con penicilina ## I would like to try this product for a scrape my daughter recieved from artificial turf, do you think it will help? ## This is an antimicrobial/antibiotic topical ointment that is used to treat or prevent infections, it contains Sulfathizole and Penicillin. Side effects may inlude: irritation of the application site and skin rash. Learn more: Therefore, it may help with the scrape, to keep it from becoming infected. Are there any questions or comments? ## I have been using this for 5 years now and just love it, how ever i am just about out and can not find were to get more.. Someone has always got it for me in mexico ## where can i purchase pomada sulfatiazol ## I need to get some peniciliana con sulfatiazol. I am allergic to all other salves. I just came b...

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I have a abcess tooth which one is best cipro septra or keflex? ## Hi Brenda, From what I could gather, Ciprofloxacin is not commonly prescribed for dental infections. So it's probably not the best choice as a first line treatment option.. Septra and Keflex on the other hand, are more commonly prescribed by dentists for tooth and other mouth related infections, due to their broader spectrum. You may want to talk with your doctor about either one of those last two options to see what works best. Sometimes the right decision has to come from trial and error, depending on how your body reacts to each medication. Have you taken either of these medications in the past?

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AMOX-CLAV 875 MG TAB can this med help with tooth infection also? my gum is swollen from the infection.... ## This is a generic for Augmentin, which is an antibiotic that's used to treat various types of bacterial infections. Learn more Augmentin details here. Side effects may include nausea, dizziness, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. Did your doctor or dentist prescribe it for this? If not, then you need to see one of them to confirm the presence of an infection and to ensure that you have enough antibiotic prescribed to finish a full course of treatment. Otherwise, if these are just leftovers from another infection and you don't have enough, it creates the risk of your developing antibiotic resistant bacteria.

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I am taking amoxicillin for a nose fracture that I got in Greek accident, what is it use for otherwise. ## This is an antibiotic, it is not going to help with a broken bone, nor allergic rashes. It is only effective at treating bacterial infections and improper use of it actually puts you at risk of developing antibiotic resistant bacteria. Learn more Amox/Clav details here. It may also cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. Was this prescribed for your fracture?

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I am taking Cephalexin 500 for a tooth infection, tramadol every day for arthritis, and I am having problems with insomnia, can I take ZzzQuil? ## Hi, Milli! How are you? Both the Tramadol and the Diphenhydramine in the Zzzquil can elevate the levels of serotonin in your brain. Too much serotonin can cause serotonin syndrome, which can be fatal. Thus, combining these medications isn't advisable, unless your doctor has specifically told you that it is safe for you to do so. Learn more Tramadol details here. Learn more Zzzquil details here. For anyone wishing to save money, it isn't necessary to purchase Zzzquil, Diphenhydramine is the same ingredient that is in Benadryl and the store brand/generic equivalents. Is there anything else I can help with?

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Cream or white colored tablet. Plain and no score on one side. Other side is scored down the middle with 93 on left side of score and 2264 on the right side of the score. ## This tablet contains 875mgs of Amoxicillin, which is an antibiotic that's used to treat or prevent various types of infections. Side effects may include nausea, dizziness, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. Learn more Amoxicillin details here. Is there anything else I can help with? ## No, but thank you so much for your help. Have a wonderful day.

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Left ear infection. Instilled 3 drops Neomycin and Polymyxin 8 Sulfates and Hydrocortisone Otic in suspension tonight. I forgot to shake it. Can that hurt my ear? ## Not really, it just means that you may not have gotten the right amount of the active ingredients in those drops. Thus, from now on, you do need to be careful to make sure to shake it, as instructed. Doing that too many times could cause the infection to not be properly eradicated. You should, however, double check this information with your doctor or pharmacist. Is there anything else I can help with?

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Taking 100mg q 12hrs on day 3 for UTI. Having blood-shot and itchy eyes along with moderate joint pain and swelling. Should I stop med? ## Hi, Kristin! Sorry about the symptoms that you're suffering. Have you contacted your doctor? Those could be the starting signs of a bad reaction to this antibiotic, which means that things could just get worse. So, you may need to try a different medication. Learn more Nitrofurantoin details here.

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