Question 1

10 yr. old, right upper lobe pneumonia, no response to augmentin (amoxicillin and clavulanate) so dosage increased & addition of zithromax. how long until fever and cough subside?

Accepted Answer

Pneumonia: The fever can last 7-10 days if the pneumonia is viral in origin. The cough will linger much longer than the fever.

Question 2

i've been on amoxicillin for a week for bronchitis and i forgot my dose this morning and i took it soon after but now i have a cough/wheezing?

Accepted Answer

Bronchitis: Cough and wheezing can easily be a sign or symptom of bronchitis. It is unlikely that the Amoxicillin is causing the call although occasionally allergy to the drug can cause wheezing. If your wheezing continues you should contact your doctor and probably undergo a chest x-ray.

Question 3

is it alright to take an otc cough syrup while taking an antibiotic? i went into see a doctor today and was diagnosed with bronchitis. i took my first dose of amoxicillin at 4pm cdt. i am having one of those hacking coughing attacks almost to the point of

Accepted Answer

Yes. : Yes. Take per directions on bottle. Hope your feel better soon.

Question 4

my 22lbson had his first dose of amoxicillin for a nasty cough with green discharge in eyes and nose at 4pm, is it safe to give the second one b4 bed?

Accepted Answer

Probably not: Amoxicillin is dosed every 8 hours or every 12 hours. It depends on how your  prescription was written. At any rate,  if you dosed at 4 pm, you need to wait until 12 midnight for the 8 hour dose. So, you might need to wake him up after bedtime to give him the antibiotic. As always, you can call the doctor who prescribed the rx for specific instructions.

Question 5

chest congestion with cough. week's dose of augmentin (amoxicillin and clavulanate) and vasican didn't help. been a month, able to breathe better but phlgem persists. possibilities?

Accepted Answer

Cough: Could've been viral to begin with and this is now just a post-viral cough.  If it was pneumonia, sometimes the cough can last for weeks afterward.  It may be a new process - infection has cleared, but you got a new viral illness.  Lots of possibilities.  It's reassuring if there's no fever and breathing has improved.

Question 6

can amoxicillin cure cough?

Accepted Answer

Depends: What is the cause of the cough? If from a community acquired pneumonia, then Amoxicillin could be an effective treatment. However, if the cause is not infectious, then Amoxicillin will not do anything. Find the cause of the cough and treat, don't just treat the symptom.

Question 7

my 8 year has a serious, constant, rough cough. what might it be. a dr. here told us its strep but the medicine he prescribed (amoxicillin)is not work

Accepted Answer

Allergy,asthma: You may have the cough from sinus drainage-allergy or asthma.You need to see doctor again for addiional med , may need blood test -may be viral , or even  chest x-ray if your cough is long enough.

Question 8

is amoxicillin good for a cough?

Accepted Answer

Depends: What is the cause of the cough? If from a community acquired pneumonia, then Amoxicillin could be an effective treatment. However, if the cause is not infectious, then Amoxicillin will not do anything. Find the cause of the cough and treat, don't just treat the symptom.

Question 9

is amoxicillin himox good for cough?

Accepted Answer

Cough: The pathogens which create cough sometimes don't respond well to amoxicillin. Azithromycin or Levaquin cover atypical bacteria better.

Question 10

should i continue taking amoxil (amoxicillin) for my cough?

Accepted Answer

AMOXIL (amoxicillin) FOR COUGH: Why will you take Amoxil (amoxicillin) for the cough.Amoxil (amoxicillin) is an antibiotic and used for infections.What is wrong with you and who gave you amoxil (amoxicillin).

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10 yr. old, right upper lobe pneumonia, no response to augmentin (amoxicillin and clavulanate) so dosage increased & addition of zithromax. how long until fever and cough subside?

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I've been on amoxicillin for a week for bronchitis and i forgot my dose this morning and i took it soon after but now i have a cough/wheezing?

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Is it alright to take an otc cough syrup while taking an antibiotic? i went into see a doctor today and was diagnosed with bronchitis. i took my first dose of amoxicillin at 4pm cdt. i am having one of those hacking coughing attacks almost to the point of

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My 22lbson had his first dose of amoxicillin for a nasty cough with green discharge in eyes and nose at 4pm, is it safe to give the second one b4 bed?

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Chest congestion with cough. week's dose of augmentin (amoxicillin and clavulanate) and vasican didn't help. been a month, able to breathe better but phlgem persists. possibilities?

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Can amoxicillin cure cough?

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My 8 year has a serious, constant, rough cough. what might it be. a dr. here told us its strep but the medicine he prescribed (amoxicillin)is not work

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Is amoxicillin good for a cough?

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Is amoxicillin himox good for cough?

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