Antibiotics Forums (Page 216)

I started taking Amoxicillin a few days ago to treat strep throat, since then I have been experiencing hellish heartburn any time i try to eat or drink anything! I mean I can take a sip of water and it burns all the way down my throat and into my tummy. I know i cant just stop taking the meds because it is treating my infection, but is there anything i can do to help with the heartburn? ## I didn't find any problems listed between using it with any of the traditional heartburn remedies. I checked for possible interactions with Tums, Prilosec and Pepcid, which covers the 3 main classes. Learn more Prilosec details here. Learn more Pepcid details here. Have you tried any of them? You should, of course, double check this information before taking anything.

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160/800mg Drug from MEXICO ## I allergic to penicilin,couldI take suxprim ? Is Suxprim the same as Bacrim? ## is suxprim the same as bactrim the antibiotic ## Noemi Colao, I would suggest consulting an MD regarding being allergic to Penicillin while taking Suxprim. Research I have gathered shows that Suxprim and Bactrim are one in the same pill. I believe the difference is that Suxprim is only available in Mexico. I may be wrong about it's availability, if anyone else can help clarify that. ## I have been taken Suxprim for at least 13 years as needed. I use to take erithamicin but I ask Doc to change something else. I bought the medicine in Mexico and works great. The dose is 160/800 (horse pills) ,100 pills to the bottle ($14). Works great! Bought the last bottle in 2002 and used i...

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i want to know the use of Azithral 250 and whether i can use higher dose to reduce respiratory tract infection faster. ## Azithral contains the active ingredient Azithromycin, it is an antibiotic that's used to treat various types of infections. And no, a higher dose will not get rid of the infection any faster than the standard dose, that's not how it works. It's the regular amount in your body for a continuous period of time that helps eradicate and infection. Learn more Azithromycin details here. So, you should just take the regular dose at the prescribed dosing interval. Are there any other questions?

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Can this drug cause a slight rash and itching on your body? ## Doxycycline is an antibiotic and it can cause a rash, that may itch, as side effect. Learn more Doxycycline details here. However, those can also be signs of an allergic reaction. You should consult your doctor, just to be sure, because you may need to take a different antibiotic. Have the symptoms gotten any worse?

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My 12 month old niece may have swallowed one of my grandmother's antibiotic pills. My sister and grandmother are both enroute the the emergency room with her, but we would like to know if this is severely harmful to her. ## What happened, when they arrived at this hospital? Amoxicillin with Clavulanic Acid is a generic for Augmentin, as you stated is an antibiotic. It is also used in children, but the dosage is usually lower, because it is based on their age and weight. It's most likely that the ER would keep an eye on a child this age, for awhile, to watch out for any possible symptoms of toxicity, such as nausea or extreme drowsiness, as well as watching for signs of an allergic reaction. Learn more Augmentin details here.

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My daughter took this drug along with her regular diabetic pills and became extremely sick. Is there steroids in the medication? ## No. The active ingredients are Amoxicillin and Clavulanic Acid, it is a generic for Augmentin, an antibiotic that is used to treat various types of infections. However, nausea and vomiting can be side effects, along with skin rash and diarrhea. She may need to use a different medication, have you contacted her doctor? Learn more: ## My husband is take AMOX TR-K CLV 875-125 tab and I have a ALLERGY to it. my question is if we have un-protected sex will I have a recation because of it. ## I've taken Amox Tr-K Clv 875-125 mg for a bacterial infection and the side effects were horrific. I had hives and itching all over my body, peeling palms, swollen and pe...

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For my wife, 73 yrs old,the drug by Indian Trade name manufactured by Aristo Labs has been prescribed, Your view on Lactobaccilus by trade name DarolacIBS 299Vis needed. ## My wife, aged 73 years started around 2008 with bloatup stmoach, usually after food, espicially after dinner around 9 pm, (we are vegetarians only) followed with vomittings followed with repeated vomittings about 8-10 times.She was admitted to the nearby Hospital to avoid dehydration. Possibly with saline water drip with antibiotics, she recovered and discharged. The same treatment in the hospital, happened again after a gap of about 18 months during 2010 and again in September 2012. She underwent Colonoscopy, endoscopy, U/S scanning and the reports were normal. She was diagonised having IBS, diarrohia dominated. She...

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just want to know if sporidex has penicillin in it. ## No, Sporidex actually contains the antibiotic Cefalexin as the active ingredient, it is a Cephalosporin class antibiotic. Learn more Cefalexin details here. Are you allergic to Penicillin?

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Is there any difference between sulfameth/tmp ds tab and Sulfameth Tmp ss Tab? If so what are they What does the extention ds versus ss mean anyway? ## The DS stands for double strength, because it has double the amount of the active ingredients as was in the original formula. However, the only thing I am aware of concerning prescriptions that use SS is a sliding scale, meaning the dosage is half or less than the original, so I am not sure if that's what this means, or not. Learn more Bactrim details here. Is anyone else familiar with the SS and what it stands for?

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Does this stuff expire? I can not find an expiration date on it at all. ## According to the pamphlet linked below, this particular medication has a shelf life of 5 years (for both, Tablets as well as the Oral suspension), if stored properly (i.e. - below 30°C.): roche-australia.com2Ffmfiles2Fre72290052Fdownloads2Fantibiotics2Fbactrim-pi.pdf I hope this info helps! ## Was it already mixed into liquid form by your pharmacy? If so, then the expiration for such suspensions is usually very short, about a week to 10 days. Learn more Bactrim details here. If it's still in powder form, then it will have a much longer shelf life. Have you tried contacting the dispensing pharmacy to ask?

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I notices I am get extremly fatigued after taking Doxycycl Hycl Cap 100mg for acne. Is this normal? ## Hi Mary, Interestingly enough, "extreme tiredness or weakness" is in-fact listed as a severe side effect of Doxycycline. In such cases, it is recommended that you contact your doctor immediately to help address this issue. Referenced from: ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0000563/#a682063-sideEffects Have you considered trying any other natural alternatives that might be just as effective as Doxycycline, but without the side effects? If not, I'd recommend looking into Oregano Essential Oil. It's a cheap, yet, effective method for infections of any kind. I hope this helps!

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I started off with sinus infection and then my chest got sore I went to my doc and I was told I have bad chest infection. I am taken Clavamel Forte 500mg/125mg but I am still the same should I not be feeling a little better this is my third day of these tablets I am taken 3 a day. ????? ## This contains the active ingredients Amoxicillin and Clavulanic Acid, so it is an antibiotic, but how long it takes until you start to feel improvement can depend on the severity of the infection. Has it improved any? If it hasn't done so by now, then you should contact your doctor. ## Hi there, No I do not feel any better. Awful pain in my Right lung in under my right arm. Thinking better get back to Doc again!! Really thought by this evening I should be feeling better. ## I may be too late but g...

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I am suffering from the symptoms of levofloxacin poisioning which include pressure in head and vision loss( perhaps IIH) Would it be safe to fly from europe to America for treatment in a major clinic.. ## I see this was posted a few months ago. Have things improved any? What turned out to be causing the problem? American can be very picky about who it lets it that is ill and why they are ill, due to possible dangers, so you'd never be able to just diagnose yourself and fly on over for treatment. You'd have to have everything fully documented and diagnosed by a medical team in your home country. ## Hey, I'm just reading your post. How eactly did you get Levofloxacin posoining? I"m perscrbed that for upper respiratory/congestion symptoms. My Doctor writes the script so if ...

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I had phimosis and got it operated. After one week of operation I myself started dressing with Mupirocin 2% ointment. I use the ointment once a day only. Am I using the correct ointment for dressing this kind of wound and how long should I use this ointment for dressing ?

What is this med used for? Sore throat, congestion, fever? ## What is this med used for, sore throat, fever, congestion? ## Amoxicillin with Clavulanic Acid, the active ingredients in Augmentin, it an antibiotic that's used to treat various types of infections. Thus, it doesn't directly treat anything you listed, it will only help if such symptoms have been caused by an infection. Learn more Augmentin details here. What types of symptoms are you experiencing? ## I had a sore throat, bad cold, coughing, wheezing, head ache, chest congestion, mild high temperature.

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using clavam 625 now and getting skin rash..should i continue take the clavam 625 or how? ## Amoxicillin with Clavulanic Acid is an antibiotic and a non-allergic skin rash can be a normal side effect of this medication. However, how bad is the rash? What does it look like it? Is it itchy like hives? Learn more Augmentin details here. There is also a possibility that you are having an allergic reaction, which could be dangerous. Have you checked with your doctor? ## Yes,it is itchy like hives,..i dnt hv time to checked with my Doctor, as i stop take the clavam 625, i dnt hv the itchy like hives anymore,.. ## my daughter 4 years had been on clavum BD FOR 3 DAYS FOLLOWING SHE DEVELOPED RASHES, IS IT HARMFUL .DO I NEED TO SHOW TO DR

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Can I eat dairy products while taking this medication for a UTI? ## Hi Mari, While there are certain antibiotics that cannot be taken with dairy; dairy products are not listed as a food/drug interaction with Macrobid (nitrofurantoin); so in this case there is no need to worry. The reason why some antibiotics cannot be taken with dairy is because some of the minerals in these products can bind to the antibiotic, making it less effective. I hope this info helps!

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I took a urine test about a hour after taking the pill ## Hello, If you had a to take a urine test while on Doxycycline, I think you'll be pleased to know that drug screenings generally don't test for antibiotics, nor do they have a real reason to, as they are typically not the kind of drugs people tend to abuse. The worst that could possibly happen from my perspective is if the drug test comes up with a false positive saying that you took something completely different than Doxycycline; but that is rare. I hope this advice helps!

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uses for amox tr-k clv 875-125 mg tab ## Amoxicillin with Clavulanic Acid, the generic for Augmentin, is an antibiotic, used to treat many types of infections. Common side effects may include: nausea, drowsiness, skin rash and diarrhea. You can read more on it here: Do you have any other questions? ## I am taking this medication for a dog bite, I have congential heart disease, so I am on regular medicine, like coumadin, my stool has been runny and dark, this is new to me because I have taken amoxicillian before, and never had this diarrhea, before, have a little irritation, as well.

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I have viral fever more than 10 days. Blood tests are done in the hospital .all negative. i still have fever? ## how long did your fever take to recover? ## I'm English but live in India, I've had a cold, headache and fever and was in bed for five days. Now the cold has gone but I still have fever and feel dizzy. The pharmacist gave me ciprofloxin to take and initially I felt better but now after three days of antibiotics I still feel feverish, though my temperature is now 97.7?? Any ideas? Regards Sam

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