Antibiotics Forums (Page 42)

Ny name is Jane. I consider myself to be healthy. l have a skin infection from possibily a spider bite on my right wrist. Have been taking ibilex 500 for 3 days now. Have developed a rash on my lower right arm and left side of neck, both very itchy, and this morning, I have a swollen left eye. l still have 3 days of tablets to take. The continual weeping skin infected wound has only just began to subside. Up to date, I was changing dressings at least 5 times a day.Will this rash sensation dissappear when l stop ibilex 500? Or should l go back to the Doctor now? ## An itchy rash could be a symptom of an allergic reaction, so you should have it checked it, because you may need to try a different antibiotic. The U.S. FDA lists the typical side effects of this antibiotic as possibly includi...

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A friend (nurse) gave me amoxicillin I think... It was green on one side and white on the other with no writing or numbers on it. Was it really amoxicillin? ## Probably not, all manufactured prescription medications in the U.S. are required to have unique markings to enable their identification. The only exceptions would be for medications specially made by a compounding pharmacy, and they usually use clear, unmarked capsules. Markings are required under U.S. FDA law. There is a chance that it could be a foreign medication, but that is highly unlikely. Did she give you just one capsule, or several? ## Michelle, It is amoxicillin. I fill my prescriptions from Canada because of the sky high medical costs in the US. But Vern was correct, they do not have to place a number on the pill itsel...

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white tablet with H3 on one side and lower case a on other ## Have taken the medication for five days and now have swelling in face and neck ## in my face there is heavy swelling my left cheek so what medicine i should take? can any body suggest me. ## Ery tabs are listed as containing Erythromycin, which is an antibiotic that is used to treat various types of bacterial infections. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, diarrhea, and non-allergic skin rash. However, I have not found any with this marking. Can you please double check and post back? Ravi, have you figured out what is causing the swelling? Have you consulted a dentist? Are you on any other medications?

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How long does it take for pentrexyl to start working? ## This medication contains the active ingredient Ampicillin, which is an antibiotic that is used to treat various types of bacterial infections. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, diarrhea, and non-allergic skin rash. The general rule with an antibiotic is that if it is working for you, you should not see any worsening after taking it for a full 24 hours, and you should start to see improvement after taking it for a full 3 days. Is there anything else I can help with?

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the clinic i used to go to for 15 years closed down and my doctor also is gone so i am at a new clinic which has at this time only nurse practicioners and my old doctor had me on generic bactrim 500 mil. twice a day for 5 days once a month. . i have had problems and i only have one bottle left from old doctor and the bottle expired 12-2016. Can i safely take it since i am not getting the help i need and i know my old doctor would have prescribed it for me ## This is an antibiotic that is used to treat, or prevent bacterial infections. Why are taking it 5 days a month, every month? The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash, and diarrhea. As to the medication, as dispensed in a bottle by your pharmacy, it is good for o...

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I am currently prescribed Bactrim and my doctor wants me to switch to Ampicillin. Is this normal? I just took a Bactrim 4 hours ago. Can I start taking the Ampicillin right away? ## Hi Cindy, According to the University of Maryland Medical Center (umm.edu / drug interaction tool) there are no interactions listed between Bactrim and Ampicillin. While this does not necessarily mean that no interactions exist, it is my understanding that the two are generally regarded as being safe to take together. Nevertheless, it's always a good idea to consult your prescribing doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions or concerns about what they're recommending for you.

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A friend of mine has recommended a combination of these two dogs that are sickly. Why the two together, Flagyl is the antibiotic but not sure what the purbac would combined with Flagyl. ## My dog has a cough... Why was purbac and flagyl given for it? It sounds like he wants to vomit when he coughs.

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orange tablet ## antibiotic ## Does Watson Labs doxycycl 100 mg (orange tablet) contain yellow #5 or tartrazine? ## I got a prescription for Doxycycline 100 mg, 2 x day foe 7 days.(for tick bite) Since the pharmacy put the wrong doctor's name on the bottle, I want to verufy that the pills look like. These are round, 9 mm in diameter, pinkish-orange in color, unscored, with Z 3626 embossed on one side. Is this correct? ## Doxycycline is an antibiotic that is used to treat, or prevent bacterial infections. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, diarrhea, and non-allergic skin rash. Pritsy, yes, there is a tablet manufactured by Teva Pharmaceuticals that matches that description. Wondering, can you please post back with the markings on...

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I am taking a birth control pill, and I know that antibiotics can affect birth control, I have an UTI and was perscribed Ciprofloxacin, I'm afraid to take it, because I don't want to get pregnant. ## Yes, it can. This is a common problem with all antibiotics. With a UTI though, you could end up with a much more serious infection, possibly fatal, if you don't take it. You need to take the antibiotic and just use other precautionary birth control measures until you are done with your course of treatment. ## I am on deprovira birth control does this antibiotice effect it as well? If so what should I do if I took the antibiotice and had intercourse? ## I've been on the pill for almost a whole cycle (only 3 active pills left) and I also got implanon inserted 6 days ago which ...

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I have a cut requiring treatment and I need to find out where to purchase Sulfacol to help it heal. ## Sulfacol contains the active ingredient Suldadiazine, it is an antibiotic used to treat or prevent infection. this site does not sell nor prescribe any medications. I am not sure where you can obtain it, what country are you in? How bad is the cut and have you seen a doctor for it? ## Without knowing where you live, I have no way of knowing where you may be able to obtain it. I am in the U.S. and can only guess where you are. Please post back, then maybe I can find you a source, thanks! ## I am in Miami, Florida. Is there a store near me that carries Sulfacol? ## I have a friend in the dominican republic who is very poor and his wife is in need of sulfacol to treat a surgery wound due ...

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Was given to me for pain. I am afraid to take it. ## Is the marking possibly GG N7? If so, it is manufactured by Sandoz Pharmaceuticals and they list it as containing 875mgs of Amoxicillin and 125mgs of Clavulanic Acid, it is a generic for Augmentin, which is used to treat various types of bacterial infections. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, non-allergic skin rash, diarrhea, and headache.

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I am having a bad throat infection... Can clacee 500 mg cure it? ## Clacee contains the active ingredient Clarithromycin, which is a macrolide antibiotic and it can effectively treat may types of infections. Learn more Clacee details here. However, it will only help with infections, so the presence of one should be confirmed by a doctor, before you take an antibiotic to treat it, in order to combat the risk of developing antibiotic resistant bacteria. Is there anything else I can help with? ## Hi i experince too much gas, rush and itching. i am in two weeks treatment of stomach ulcer. i use clacee 500mg once at night after meal ## Hi there, I used Clacee 250 mg for 5 days for a skin infection after a breast augmentation. Now 2/3 days later, it feels that the infection has not cleared co...

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i m suffring loosmotion from today morning kindly suggest me some medicin ## I am having loose motions since morning and little fever also ## It really depends on what is causing your symptoms. Have either of you consulted a doctor? The NIH warns that most antibiotics can cause diarrhea as side effects, other side effects may include nausea, dizziness, headache, and non-allergic skin rash. Are either of you taking any other medications?

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I'm hiv positive they give me ilvitrim and it gives me a rash all over my body I dnt know if I must continue using it or what ## This is a foreign name for Bactrim, which is an antibiotic that is used to treat, or prevent bacterial infections. The NIH warns that it can cause a non-allergic skin rash as a side effect, along with nausea, dizziness, headache, and diarrhea. Is the rash itchy? Does it include hives? You may need to switch to a different antibiotic. Have you informed your physician?

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Should I double up on probiotics when taking cefpodoxime to protect my digestive tract? ## The FDA lists the typical side effects of Cefpodoxime as possibly including nausea, dizziness, non-allergic skin rash, and diarrhea. As to the probiotics, while they can help, there is always a risk of taking too much of a good thing, thus it is best to stick with the normal dosage, if you are going to take one. Recent NIH studies have found complications in people that are overusing them. Is there anything else I can help with?

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for infection ## Before I ask, please don't answer with "You should not take that" or "Why do you still have that" etc. I know all of this. All I want to know, is if I have Levofloxacin 500mg pills that expired 3 years ago, are they still safe to take. How much weaker will they be? I have been googling and can not find a suitable answer for shelf life vs expiration date. etc Thank you ## Did you figure out an answer? I'd like to know the same thing. Thanks ## Also wondering... ## If your Levofloxacin is in a bottle dispensed by your pharmacy, they will start to lose efficacy one year from the date they were dispensed to you, since that exposed them to the elements that cause degradation, such as heat, light, and moisture. However, if they are in the original fact...

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red capsule ## need to know what it is or for ## This contains 500mgs of Cephalexin, which is an antibiotic, it is used to treat 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 I can help with?

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What is this drug indicated for? ## Augmentin is an antibiotic that is used to treat various types of bacterial infections. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash, and diarrhea. Has this medication been prescribed for you?

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Why is this tablet used? ## Clavam contains the active ingredients Amoxicillin and Clavulanic Acid, commonly prescribed in the U.S. under the name Augmentin. It is an antibiotic that is used to treat various types of infections. Common side effects may include: nausea, drowsiness, skin rash and diarrhea. Learn more: Are there any other questions or comments? ## i burnt my breast by tea on 4th oct . Dr put me on liquifloxacin . i consumed 15 tablets of d medicine. after that i was put on CLAVAM 625 .I have taken 15 capsules so far. But not recovered so far . Quiet a lot of burnt area is still not become normal. i m cleaning the area regularly with Savlon ,followed by Betadine solution & then apply Betadine paste on the affected area. From some portions blood oozes out , but still it ...

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Very large white antibiotic..I am on 875mg ## Basically, amoxicillin mixed with clav-something acid which just enhances the effect of amoxicillan, an antibiotic. Used for chest/skin/ear/throat infections.. ## Was given for severe swollen, kissing tonsils, with an absys on one, closed airway, swollen lymph nodes in neck, and accompanied by four day fever. two days on it and so far, feeling a bit better. ## The other ingredient is Clavulanic Acid, this is a generic for Augmentin. The Clavulanic Acid helps to prevent the growth of bacteria, while the Amoxicillin fights the infection that is already there. ## I have the flu or common cold....I have abottle cephalexin 500mg. The expiration date is 1/14/05. Will they be effective? ## Im on the 500mg and boy do they do some damage to you. they...

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