Question 1

can i take a goody powder with amoxocilian?

Accepted Answer

Yes.: Goodies is a form of aspirin.  No adverse interaction with amoxicillin, unless you have problems with aspirin!

Question 2

how can you tell if the amoxcilliin is working?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Many people start to see an effect from antibiotics within 24-48 hours.  Obviously, this depends on how bad the infection is to begin with, where the infection is, etc.  And your symptom resolution will be different depending on what type of infection you have.  The doc who prescribed you the amox, is the best person to ask about the timecourse of your particular illness.

Question 3

amoxillin is given to a child for?

Accepted Answer

Amoxil (amoxicillin): Amoxil (amoxicillin) is given for bacterial infections like strep throat or urinary or skin infections.

Question 4

amoxicllin dosage-is 2000mg daily okay?

Accepted Answer

It depends: This seems like a high dose of amoxicillin, but this can be correct depending on what you are taking it for.  The prophylactic dose recommended before dental work for someone with an artificial heart valve is 2000mg x 1 dose prior to procedure.   This larger dose can also be used for h. Pylori infections in combination with Flagyl or clindamycin.  Check with your pharmacist.

Question 5

can i take robotisum while on amoxicilin?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Yes, they may be taken together within the prescribed dosage range.

Question 6

how long after expiry is amoxicyllin effective?

Accepted Answer

Do not take after it: Do not take it if it had expired.

Question 7

does amoxicllin need to be used by expiration date?

Accepted Answer

Expiration date : Normally yes. The expiration date is based on how long the pharma company thinks the drug will be stable for. How long the drug is good depends on other factors too like conditions of storage (temperature and humidity )

Question 8

what happens if my child takes amoxicillan that has expired?

Accepted Answer

Won't help: The liquid med begins to break down as soon as water is added but holds its strength for 10-14 days if refrigerated. After expiration it is basically tasty protein shake, with little if any benefit. The same goes for pill products. After expiration any strength of the product is below standards or may be zero.

Question 9

accidentally took 1000mg amoxicillian instead of regular dose of 500mg... should i get medical attention?

Accepted Answer

Not a problematic : A double dose of amoxicillin is far below the concerning level.  When  in doubt amount the safety of taking too much medication, the safest thing is th call your local poison control center at 800-222-1222.  It's free and you'll get evidence based guidance supervised my a fellowship trained medical toxicologist.

Question 10

my son  has strep been on meds for three days he is 70 pounds and only taking 6.5 mg two times a day of amoxillican 400 mg and he still not better?

Accepted Answer

Please start over: No one would prescribe 6.5 mg (less than 1/10 of a milliliter) of this med for any infection.Please review your question and make any needed corrections. Dealing with these odd numbers and units of measure is frustrating but accuracy is important.

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Amoxillin is given to a child for?

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Amoxicllin dosage-is 2000mg daily okay?

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How long after expiry is amoxicyllin effective?

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Does amoxicllin need to be used by expiration date?

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What happens if my child takes amoxicillan that has expired?

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Accidentally took 1000mg amoxicillian instead of regular dose of 500mg... should i get medical attention?

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My son has strep been on meds for three days he is 70 pounds and only taking 6.5 mg two times a day of amoxillican 400 mg and he still not better?

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