What Is Pentrexyl Used For Ear Infection

I have a bad toothache and it's making my head and ear hurt can I take pentrexyl ## Hello, Ray! How are you? I'm sorry about the tooth ache. Pentrexyl contains Ampicillin, which is an antibiotic, so it can be used to treat dental infections. The FDA classifies it as an antibiotic and its typical side effects may possibly include nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. However, you need to check with your dentist to make sure that its due to an infection, because taking it, if you don't have one could result in your developing antibiotic resistant bacteria. And, if you do have a dental infection, an antibiotic will not resolve whatever underlying issue caused the infection, such as a deep dental cary. That will still need to be corrected, or the infe...

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hi, just wanna make sure if, this medicament will, help my small ear infection i have because recently I had a sore throat and kind of flu and my sore throat is gone but now my nose is plug out with some mucus and i feel like my left ear is a lil plug too. I want so see if this "PENTREXYL" will help me? ## Hello, John! How are you? I'm sorry that you've been ill. Pentrexyl is listed as containing the antibiotic Ampicillin, which is used to treat or prevent bacterial infections. Its typical side effects may possibly include nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. However, you should consult your doctor, before taking it to be sure that you have an infection. If not, taking it could create the risk of your developing antibiotic resistant bacteria....

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Hi, I think I have laryngitis. My ear/throat hurts. I'm currently talking sertraline. Is it safe to take a pentraxyl to rid the possible infection? ## Hello, Totoro! How are you? No, it is never a good idea to take an antibiotic, just because you think you might possibly have an infection. If you don't and take one, you create the risk of developing antibiotic resistant bacteria. It would be best to see your doctor and only take an antibiotic, if they confirm the presence of an infection. Then you also need to make sure to finish the full course of treatment, as prescribed. Is there anything else I can help with?

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I just wanted to see how long do I have to wait for Pentrexyl to ware off before I could take theraflu night time honey lemon tea which contains a pain reliever / fever reducer. Or is it OK to take with the pentrexyl? I have had a cough, and ear infection I've been trying to get rid of since Thursday. My ear infection is gone bUT I still have a cough, fever, and runny nose. ## Hello, Jam! How are you? I didn't find any problems or interactions listed between them, but it's always best to double check to be sure. The FDA lists the typical side effects for Pentrexyl as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. Theraflu nighttime may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, drowsiness and dry mouth. Is there anything else I can h...

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I HAVE AN INNER EAR INFECTION, AND I HAVE BEEN TAKING PENTREXYL AMPICILINA CAPSULAS 500 MG ORAL PILLS. ALONG WITH FALCON NEOMYCIN AND POLYMYXIN B SULFATES AND HYDROCORTISONE OTIC SUSPENSION EAR DROPS.I WAS WANDERING WILL THIS CLEAR UP MY EAR INFECTION? I HAVE BEEN TAKING THE ANTIBIOTICS EVERY SIX HOURS, AND THE DROPS WHEN NEEDED. ## well i've been taking everything you mentioned also and no luck so this is my last chance im going to try out tommorow the pentrexil but i just dont know wich pain pill to combined it with? ## i have had a cough and phlem for about 12 wks already, I am very worried now, my doctor says not to worry, it's a cronic cough, but I am having a lot phlem and the right side of my lung is hurting me now what should i do. ## Well, I am not a doctor, but I will ...

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