Antibiotics Forums (Page 218)

I stopped using ciloxan eye drops 48 hrs ago my eye looks red in the evening and feels dry will my eyes feel normal after a few days ## Yes, if you were using them for awhile, then your eyes just got used to them and they now have to readjust to being without. Learn more Ciloxan details here. Why did you stop using them?

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I am on day 3 of nitrofurantion 100mgx4tpd for kidney infection. I have now taken a nasty throat/gland infection and have been prescribed penicillin 500mgx4tpd. Can I take both together or do I need to finish the antibiotic for kidney infection first? ## I didn't find any interactions or problems listed between the two antibiotics and such medications are often prescribed together, if someone has severe infections that are known to respond to different kinds of antibiotics. Learn more Nitrofurantoin details here. Learn more Penicillin details here. However, you should double check with your doctor or pharmacist to be certain. Are there any other questions or comments?

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I have got an eye infection and doctor had prescribed me ZO-200 (Ofloxacin). I am at the place where ZO-200 is not available but ZENFLOX-200 (Ofloxacin) is available. Is it safe to take ZENFLOX-200 in this situation? Please help. ## Did you check with your doctor, or the pharmacist? Generally, as long as it's the same medication, in the same dosage and the same dosage form, then they are interchangeable. ## Yes if the combination salt is same than you will take

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I have difficulty swallowing large pills or capsules. I removed the three small pills from the capsule, crushed them, and swallowed them with jelly. Is there any problem with this method? ## This is a sustained release formulation of the medication and should not be opened and crushed in this manner, as it may result in too much of the medication being released at once. Learn more Nitrofurantoin details here. If you can't swallow them whole, then you should contact your doctor about using an alternative medication. Is there anything else I can help with?

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Can this medication be used 2 treat srep throat? ## Yes, it is an antibiotic that can be used to treat it, thought it's usually not the first choice. Learn more Clindamycin details here. Is this what your doctor chose to prescribe? ## Antibotic 4 strep throat. No, it was not prescribed for strep. My husband has no insurance it was actually 4 our son, but he ended up not being able 2 take pill form so it was just something I had in med cabinet. Thanks 4 your help in this matter, I will be most definately letting others know of this site. Once again thank you.

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Is a long white pill with E on one side and 8/5 on the other Penicillin? ## Hi Allena, To answer your question, the imprint "E 8 5" on a white Elliptical / Oval pill is identified as Penicillin V potassium (500 mg). Dosage and administration however, are dependent upon the type of infection and how severe it is; but you can view more details on this by following the link below: dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?id=38584#nlm34068-7 I hope this helps!

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small round white tablet. has markings of PVK 259 on one side and 66 849 on the other side ## The marking is actually PVK 250 GG 949 and this tablet contains 250mgs of the antibiotic Penicillin, which is used to treat various types of infections. Learn more Penicillin details here. Is there anything else I can help with? ## Thank you the information was really helpful, appreciate much. Does this mean that the pill is a prescription drug? (pennicilin)

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Can I use clindamycin cream 4 months after it expired? What will happen of I use this expired medicinep ## There's actually a lot of conflicting information around the topic of expired medication, but according to a Harvard Medical School family health article, except in rare cases (i.e. tetracycline), there is little chance of danger due to taking medications even up to 15 years beyond their expiration date. This conclusion was based upon a study conducted at the request of the US military due to stockpiles of expensive drugs they could otherwise need to replace every few years. The conclusion was that 90% of those drugs remained effective 10 - 15 years after the expiration date. But the question is whether or not the drug you have happens to be one of these drugs from the study......

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l was prescribed 6 200 mg trimethoprim tablets, l take dueloxitine could they have a mixed effect, l have been feeling down and tense ## I didn't find any interactions listed between the two medications, but what you're experiencing may be due to the Trimethoprim itself, those side effects have been known to occur from the other medications that contain it, as well, such as Bactrim. Learn more Trimethoprim details here. Learn more Duloxetine details here. Have you had any improvement?

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I'm 4weeks pregnant and I have cancer of the cervix , I was given eryko 250 I want to to if it is safe to use during pregnancy and with the cancer. ## Eryko contains the active ingredient Erythromycin, which is an antibiotic that's used to treat or prevent infections and it is generally considered safe during pregnancy. Learn more Eryko details here. I am very sorry to hear of your cancer diagnosis. How are you doing? Do they have any special recommendations, since you are also pregnant?

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After one tablet of amox-clav 875 mg, I developed shakiness, rapid heartbeat, extreme flushing of my face, and general feeling of fainting. Went to ER and after some treatment, was released. Following days, experienced extreme pain in upper abdomen area. After two more trips to ER, was admitted and underwent battery of test showing gall bladder was shot. Had surgery to remove. Could this have been caused by the amox-clav? ## It's highly unlikely that just one dosage would cause such severe damage to your gallbladder. Learn more Augmentin details here. In many cases, it may go bad due to someone having a severely high fat diet and sometimes there really is no reason, it just happens. Learn more gallbladder details here. How has your recovery been?

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Can I use the grape suspension internally? I think I have a UTI. I know I have one or it may be bacterial infection. ## Just asking ## The flavored suspensions are generally intended to be taken internally, by drinking/swallowing them. They are made for children, or people that have trouble swallowing pills. However, the important factor here is whether or not you have the right dosage and if you have enough of it to completely eradicate such an infection. Learn more Bactrim details here. The best thing to do would be to consult your doctor to make sure what type of infection it is and to make sure you have enough of the antibiotic, in the right dosage, to clear it up. Are there any other questions or comments?

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I was taking penicillin VK 500 mg for a dental problem, prescribed by my primary dentist. The root canal specialist now gave me a prescription for amoxicillin instead of penicillin - is it ok to switch over? ## There really shouldn't be a problem with it, it is fairly common to switch from one antibiotic to another, when one isn't working or isn't the right one to treat something, it may even happen if someone has a bad reaction to one. Learn more Amoxicillin details here. However, you might want to double check with your doctor just to be certain. Are there any other questions or comments? ## Thank you!

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I was prescribed Sulfameth/TMP DS for an abscess on my arm from skin popping heroin will this work for an abscess?? ## Sulfamethoxazole with Trimethoprim is an antibiotic, one name brand for it would be Bactrim and yes, an abscess is caused by an infection, so this can be used to treat it. Learn more Bactrim details here. Are there any other questions or comments?

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Is Bactrim used for streptococcus infections( Sulfameth/trimethoprim)( ## Yes, it has been shown to be effective against them. Learn more Bactrim details here. Has your doctor prescribed it? This is a sulfa based antibiotic and can cause allergic reactions in many people, so I advice you to keep an eye out for any side effects and alert your doctor to any problems immediately.

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MY NIECE WAS PRESCRIBED THIS SMZ DS 800/160 AND WITHIN A DAY STARTED A MANIC LIKE BEHAVIOR. THIS BECAME WORSE AND AFTER THE 10 DAYS SHE WAS IN A ACUTE PSYCHOSIS. THE DOCTORS ARE TELLING THIS WOULD NOT BE FROM THE MEDICATION. I HAVE RESEARCHED THIS AND THIS IS NOT TRUE! THERE WAS MANY CASES BUT OFTEN NOT COMMON BUT SOME PEOPLE DO DEVELOP THIS BIPOLAR LIKE REACTION. IT HAS BEEN MORE THEN 16 DAYS AND IT IS NOT GOING AWAY! WHAT SHOULD BE DONE TO COUNTER ACT THE EFFECT? PLEASE FORWARD ANY INFORMATION ON OTHER PEOPLES SIDE EFFECTS LIKE THIS! ## Unfortunately, this antibiotic which is a generic for Bactrim is very problematic to some people and does cause very odd reactions. I had some odd problems with it myself several weeks ago and my doctor has listed it under my allergies in my medical re...

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information on amoxicilina 500mg red and white ## Amoxicillin is an antibiotic, it is used to treat various types of infections. Common side effects may include: nausea, drowsiness, skin rash and diarrhea. Learn more: Are there any questions or comments? ## I have been taking eryko-250 tablets for about a week now,and i am starting to have red rashers all over the body,with some dots like pimples

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can you take this medicine (Nitrofurantoin Mono Mac) if you are allergic to sulfer drugs? ## Hi dan, Nitrofurantoin is "not" a sulfa antibiotic, so you should be fine to take it as directed by your doctor. Learn More: Nitrofurantoin Details Hope this helps!

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I want to know what a small blue pill with 525 on one dide a jsp on the other. ## Hi bernet, I noticed another person who had a blue pill marked 525 on one side, identify it to be Clindamycin. Outside of this, I can't seem to locate any other details on the pill or exact dosage, due to a lack of available information online. Clindamycin is an antibiotic used to treat serious infections caused by bacteria. Learn More: Clindamycin Details I hope this helps! Please post back if this sounds like it might be a match. ## what kind of pill is a blue round marked lilly 373 ?

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Is this medication used for urinary tract infections? ## Hi Janet - yes, this SMX-TMP is a combination of sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim, in the ratio of 5 to 1, used in the treatment of a variety of bacterial infections (including urinary tract infections). You can read more details about this medication at: Do you have any other questions or information to add? Please post back if you do... ## I just had surgery 3 weeks ago. Removed 2 stones in Parotid gland, sent home with ceflex, I was faithful and used every bit. 2 days ago UTI came on. Rx'd w SMZTMP DS 800-160 2x daily for only 3 days. I called yesterday for test results and positive for E coli. Now we are on a holiday weekend and I took my last SMZ TMP pill a little while ago. I was fine all day, up till an hour ago. Same ...

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