Question 1

i have a abscessed tooth and minor swelling in my left side of face. i started amoxicillin 800 mg twice a day on monday night, two days ago. my face is still swollen some. im not running fever. do i need go to er or give antibiotics time?

Accepted Answer

: First visit should be at your dentists office to have your abscess properly addressed. Take your antibiotics as prescribed, call your dentist.

Question 2

can you take amoxicillin 875 mg with 800 mg  ibuprofen?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Why ibuprofen? Why amoxicillin? Any other meds?

Question 3

how long would it take 800 mg amoxicillin twice a day to take affect for a abscessed tooth? i have some swelling in my face but its minor. i have a dentist appointment but its awhile from now?

Accepted Answer

: Antibiotics control the infection but the symptoms may not immediately resolve. The source of the infection needs to be addressed. This tooth will probably need root canal therapy or extraction. The sooner the better.

Question 4

does amoxicillin go bad?

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Yes: All drugs eventually go bad.  All drugs have an expiration date on the bottle.  The drug is not necessarily inactive after this expiration date but has only been tested by the manufacturer to be active for that length of time.

Question 5

does amoxicillin expire?

Accepted Answer

Amoxil (amoxicillin): All antibiotics have an expiration date.

Question 6

what is amoxicillin used for?

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An antibiotic: It is an antibiotic that is in the penicillin family and effective against a certain class of infections.

Question 7

generic brand for amoxicillin?

Accepted Answer

This is generic: Amoxicillin is generic.  Brand names are Amoxil (amoxicillin) and moxatag.

Question 8

does amoxicillin have a taste?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Yes, but it depends upon which brand is being used.Usually not  bad one, with 'bubble gum' flavor being common in my area.

Question 9

how do you feel on amoxicillin?

Accepted Answer

Hopefully better: Not sure what you are asking.  Generally Amoxicillin has few side-effects.  Some people have mild GI intolerance, and there are allergic reactions.  If it is doing its job and was chosen carefully you should feel improved.

Question 10

how long will amoxicillin work?

Accepted Answer

Need more info: I'm not sure if you mean "how long do the pills stay potent?" or "how long after you take them will they still cure something?" antibiotic pills can remain potent for a couple of years after their expiration date. Amoxicillin stays in the bloodstream at effective levels for less than a day after the last dose. It is a short acting antibiotic, and is usually dosed 2-3 times a day for that reason.

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I have a abscessed tooth and minor swelling in my left side of face. i started amoxicillin 800 mg twice a day on monday night, two days ago. my face is still swollen some. im not running fever. do i need go to er or give antibiotics time?

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Can you take amoxicillin 875 mg with 800 mg ibuprofen?

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How long would it take 800 mg amoxicillin twice a day to take affect for a abscessed tooth? i have some swelling in my face but its minor. i have a dentist appointment but its awhile from now?

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Does amoxicillin go bad?

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Does amoxicillin expire?

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Generic brand for amoxicillin?

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