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red capsule with numbers only on it ## What are the numbers on it? Can you please post back and clarify? That would enable someone to research it for you. Cephalexin is an antibiotic that is used to treat, or prevent various types of bacterial infections. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, diarrhea, and non-allergic skin rash.

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ear drops ## I have been using this meds to clear up a slight ear infection and I now notice that my tongue is a bit sensitive and mt taste is not what ir was. Can this med cause this? ## on my first day of using neomycin dexamethason hydrocortisone ear drops,at the end of the day, my gums feels sensitive, now when i woke up this morning, it is including my neck,, and there is tinging in my right ear where i am putting the medicine,, should i discontinue now? i am uncomfortable . ## Hello, The only side effect I've read about that is similar to what you are both experiencing (Paul and Teresa) is inflammation around the mouth, and possible swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue. Therefore, what you are both experiencing could be a side effect, or a possible allergic reaction. I...

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large bright pink capsule ## Is the marking possibly DAN 3120? Can you please double check and post back? If so, Watson Pharmaceuticals lists it as containing 300mgs of Clindamycin, which is an antibiotic. It is used to treat, or prevent various types of bacterial infections. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, diarrhea, and non-allergic skin rash.

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I developed a cough/sneeze and want to know if I can take Amoxicillin (500mg) and Robitussin DM together? ## What are the specific ingredients of the Robitussin that you are taking? Can you please post back and clarify? I'm sorry, but I need this information in order to accurately answer your question. The FDA lists the typical side effects of Amoxicillin as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, diarrhea, and non-allergic skin rash.

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I have been prescribed Amoxil 3g twice a day for a sinus infection. Is this a safe and common dosage for an adult? ## Yes, this is an antibiotic that is used to treat, or prevent various types of bacterial infections. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, non-allergic skin rash, and diarrhea. The dosage can depend on the severity of the infection being treated, in case such as yours. Are you on any other medications?

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My 6 year old had a possible allergic reaction to amoxicillin. We stopped giving her the medication after only 2 doses. However, 2 days after stopping the medication, her rash is not only not going away, it is intensifying and spreading. Is this normal? What should I do to help alleviate the rash and itching? I have been giving her Benadryl regularly. ## Hi Lori, Sorry to hear about your child's reaction to Amoxicillin. According to NIH.gov, this is indicative of an allergic reaction. However, it may be that the antibiotic is still trying to find its way out of her system. NIH goes on to note that the half-life of Amoxicillin is 61.3 minutes....Further, approx. 60% of an orally administered dose of amoxicillin is said to be excreted in the urine within a period of 6 to 8 hours. This...

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I've been taking 875mg Amoxicillin/125mg Clav for a tooth abscess. My doctor gave me 10 days worth of meds to take twice a day. I've been taking it now for 4days but breaks it down into 3 times a day by splitting the pill in 1/2 which means I'm actually taking a pill and a 1/2. I tried the 1st day and it made me sick so I decided to try it this way but I'm noticing my abscess is not going down it actually got a little bigger. I was told that regardless the infection should've went down at least a little by now but it hasn't.. ## If you aren't taking the amount prescribed, then you may not be getting enough to eradicate the infection that has caused the abscess. It is very important to take the dosage that you are prescribed, in order to eradicate the infectio...

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hi, my name is siddhesh, earlier i had inflammatory RIF and was treated with probiotics and doxy. last month i had food infeton again due to outside food during marriages. since then i am getting pain in the left side but i feel pain towards my left when i press my right side.i have been taking orni 500, rabiprazole, normaxion but the pain is not residing. it pains when i press my right side of the stomach and i call feel the pain towards my left side. what might this be?

Can I dye my hair while taking Zitromax? I am taken Zitromax and I am afraid to have an allergic reaction if I dye my hair while taking this antibiotic. ## Since the antibiotic is systemic, and the hair dye is topical, there shouldn't be any problem. The FDA does warn that this antibiotic may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, headache, diarrhea, and non-allergic skin rash. We are all different, but I've colored mine for years, and never worried about what medication(s), I was taking. But, if you are really concerned, there is no harm in checking with your doctor, or pharmacist. Are you on any other medications?

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Antibiotic information on Amoxicillin/Clavulanate Potassium ## Ok I know this is probably the wrong place to past this question and ask for answers. But I love to help people on this site and I am hoping some one on here will help me out. Here is the problem: I went to the doctor yesterday and I got my Tetnus shot and i got a full blood panel done. The routine. I got my results back today and I am shocked and scared. In fact, I found this out 3 hours ago and I still feel numb and stupified. My enzyme levels in my liver are pretty high. Higher than they shoud be. And my doc wants me back in a month for a Hepatitis test. I am very concerned and I was wondering if there is anything that can cause enzyme leves to be high that doesnt involve Hep. or any other life threatening diseases. I am ...

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My husband was prescribed this pill for a staph infection. He has dementia and has had total confusion, craziness, sleeplessness and anger since taking this pill (2 pills in am and 2 pills in PM). Could this be a side effect? ## Hi Mimi, According to the MayoClinic... confusion, irritability, and trouble sleeping are all listed as possible side effects of Bactrim. However what's interesting to me is that they are reported under a category called "incidence not known", which makes me wonder if they haven't actually been able to prove that Bactrim is the cause even though patients have experienced such symptoms during their time on the medication. My hunch says that Bactrim is a strong suspect, but I would still encourage you to discuss possible solutions with his doctor i...

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Dark red & black capsule with 500 & AMPI imprinted on it ## Hello, DIW! How are you? This is a 500mg Ampicillin capsule, it is an antibiotic that's used to treat or prevent various types of bacterial infections. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, diarrhea and non-allergic skin rash. Is there anything else I can help with? ## I'm trying to find out what types of infection Ampicillin 500mg black and red pills cure?

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I have small round yellow pills that look like they have BMP on one side and 193 underneath it, with nothing on the other side. I am pretty sure they are my dogs but just want to make sure what they are as the label got wet. ## Hello, Jean! How are you and your pups? I thought this one looked familiar, we lost a dog to cancer just before Christmas, so I looked through his remaining medications, since he'd been sick for awhile. Our vet prescribed it for an infection, it is listed as containing 50mgs of the antibiotic Amoxicillin. I can't say if it was prescribed last year, or sometime prior, since we'd used multiple vets and battled his health issues for a long time. We lost track a long time ago. Labels wear, with handling, or as you stated, they sometimes get damp, and you ...

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I have a baby. He is six years old. For the last 3 days/nights he has been suffering from a fever and cough. Please suggest me an antibiotic name that could help. ## Have you consulted his doctor? An appropriate medication will depend on what issue is causing these symptoms. The NIH lists the typical side effects of antibiotics as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash, and diarrhea. Is he on any other medications? ## My son is 4 years old & he is coughing a lot. His mucous color is yellow and he has chest pan so please advise me on some treatment tips. ## My ESR is 138, wbc-14.0, and I have had a cough and fever for the past month. Please recommend me an appropriate medicine for treatment.

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My son still has two bottles of amoxicillin liquid that has not been opened or used since the pharmacist made it. How long will it last if kept in the fridge ## Hi, Amanda! How are you? Yes, antibiotic suspensions start to lose their efficacy once expired and taking an antibiotic that is not fully effective can be dangerous, since it creates the risk of developing antibiotic resistant bacteria. Such liquids are only good for 7 to 21 days, depending on the type. Learn more Amoxicillin details here. Why didn't your son finish the medication? Unless his doctor instructs otherwise, an antibiotic should always be finished to make sure that the infection is fully eradicated and to help prevent the development of the antibiotic resistant bacteria that I mentioned. ## I used it as directed ...

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I took 10ml of liquid amoxicillin today. Original fill date was 12/17/17 and use by date was 12/27/17. My hands started itching immediately and within the hour my face, ears and neck were bright red and my entire body was itching. Could I have developed an allergic reaction or did this happen because I used after the "use by date"? ## It sounds like you might have developed an allergic reaction. Medications used after the Use By Date are not guaranteed to be as effective as before the date. When a medication has been mixed with water when you buy it from the pharmacy, it is less potent and effective when used after the Use By Date than other medication usually are. ## The information BL provided is correct. Liquids, or creams always tend to degrade much faster than solid forms o...

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I have 500mg Amoxicillin capsules for an ear infection and they are pink and blue. Last time I had an ear infection the capsules were red and yellow. I'm wondering if these were a different dosage, its been a few years but I believe they were slightly smaller. I'm hoping the ones I have now are a higher dose because it took a 4 week course to clear it up last time, and now I have a 2 month old daughter and have to stick cotton balls in my ears when she cries or I black out for a second from the pain. Last time my ear drum ruptured, I'm really hoping I've caught this early enough to prevent that happening because that kind of pain was atleast 100x worse than labor. ## Based on the colors which you are describing for the capsules it sounds like you have the Amoxil brand of...

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WHAT IS THE SHELF LIFE FOR THIS MEDICATION? ## Hello, Mouse! How are you? If you have the tablets in a bottle as dispensed by your pharmacy, then the expiration date is one year from the day you had it filled. This is due to the fact that the containers they use expose it to the elements that contribute to degradation. Is there anything else I can help with? ## I have a prescription bottle of Bactrim 800 mg dated 7/10/17 and I was wondering if this prescription is still good?

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My boxer ate a z-pack pill. He is 85 pounds. What do I do? ## Azithromycin is used to treat canines, as well as people, so there is most likely nothing to worry about, but it would be best to check with your veterinarian. He may experience some side effects from it, which the FDA lists as possibly including nausea, drowsiness and diarrhea. Is there anything else I can help with? ## My Jack Russell ate my husband's Azithromycin 250 mg pill. Will she be alright? ## Hi Patricia. Sorry to hear about what happened. Judging from Verwon's previous response, I'm under the shared impression that your dog should be alright. However, it never hurts to contact a veterinarian just to acquire some sense of closure on the topic. Even though Azithromycin is reportedly approved for veterinar...

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I suspect I may be pregnant and I have taken one tablet of bactrim forte for a urinary tract infection. Is it safe? ## Bactrim should never be taken during pregnancy. However if the benefit far outweighs the consequennces, the doctor will sometimes make an exception. I think you will be ok. Just get to a doc right away. congrats ## This medication, containing Sulfamethoxazole and Trimethoprim is a combination antibiotic. It is listed as Pregnancy Category C, which means the effects on pregnancy are not known, so please see your doctor. ## I have stomach problem and I m pregnant now. The doctor prescribe me bactrim ds 800-160 tab. I have taken one lastnite and caused me headache and could not sleep. It is prescribed for 14 days but I m hesitated to take another one now. I don't feel ...

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