Question 1

can ampicillin clear up strep throat?

Accepted Answer

Yes: But Ampicillin might not be the best choice for a variety of reasons.  Penicillin alone, taken orally is probably the drug of choice.  Ampicillin is absorbed in the end of the small bowel and large amounts get into the large bowel and change the bacteria there and create possible diarrhea (some due to clostrid. Difficile).  A similar drug (amoxicillin) is less likely to cause these problems.

Question 2

is it possible that ampicillin be given for strep throat?

Accepted Answer

Yes: There are other meds i would use but Ampicillin would be considered an effective medication when given at proper dose and duration.

Question 3

can a shot of ampicillin or pills best clear up strep throat?

Accepted Answer

TO shoot or not?: First, you don't want a shot of Ampicillin - you would want a shot of penicillin, because there is a long acting form of that which will treat your strep throat.  There is no long acting ampicillin.  Then, it depends on each individual - if you are good about remembering to take your oral medicine and take them all, then pills work fine.  If not, or you are vomiting, then the shot's the way to go.

Question 4

it could be possible that a shot of ampicillin clear up strep throat?

Accepted Answer

Streph throat: This is what my family does for strepth throat. But providers sometimes don't want to use this option due to concerns about allergic reactions.

Question 5

just diagnosed with strep throat, would like to take ampicillin in lieu of amoxicillin because i already have it. what is proper dosage each day?

Accepted Answer

Strep theiat: Please make sure your medicine is not expired and you have enough to cover 10 days as partially treated infection causes increased rate of resistance. The dose is 500 mg twice daily for 10 days.

Question 6

15 weeks pg was taking 250mg ampicillin every 6 hrs for strep throat for 2 days. now switch to 500mg amoxicillin 2x/day. took amp at 1:30 when to take?

Accepted Answer

Doesn't matter: You can start the amoxicillin whenever you wish. These are extremely safe drugs:  you could take ten times as much of either one, or both of them, without harm to you or your baby. Don't worry about it. Best wishes for quick success in treating your infection and for a healthy pregnancy and baby.

Question 7

i am currently taking ampicillin for skin issues. i was directly exposed to strep throat today. can i still get strep while on this antibiotic?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: The bacteria causing "strep throat" has been very sensitive to penicillins including  ampicillin.

Question 8

i been having red bumps on the back of my throat for a while now close to a month and its been keeping me from eating very much because my throat gets swollen and i have trouble swollowing is it a normal strep throat? i been taking ampicillin for a while

Accepted Answer

If you did not have : a Quick-Srep Test or throat culture that was positive for Group A Streptococcus before starting antibiotics, no one can know if "strep throat" was or is the cause of your symptoms. You'd have to stop antibiotics for a while to obtain a valid throat culture, but your doctor can order blood tests for antibodies to mononucleosis &amp; strep &amp; look for other causes of your protracted symptoms.

Question 9

is my 2nd day taking ampicillin for strep throat and had unprotected sex today, i been on bc for 6months. can i get pregnant? i always use it right!

Accepted Answer

Possible, not probab: You should use condoms the rest of the time you will be on the antibiotiucs, just to be sure.

Question 10

how bad is strep throat?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Streptococcus pyogenes, the bacteria behind strep throat is naturally colonized in some folks. When it is actually infecting you, that is, provoking an immune response in you, it can produce significant problems if left unchecked including rheumatic fever and subsequent heart valve disease later.

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Can a shot of ampicillin or pills best clear up strep throat?

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It could be possible that a shot of ampicillin clear up strep throat?

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Just diagnosed with strep throat, would like to take ampicillin in lieu of amoxicillin because i already have it. what is proper dosage each day?

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15 weeks pg was taking 250mg ampicillin every 6 hrs for strep throat for 2 days. now switch to 500mg amoxicillin 2x/day. took amp at 1:30 when to take?

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I am currently taking ampicillin for skin issues. i was directly exposed to strep throat today. can i still get strep while on this antibiotic?

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I been having red bumps on the back of my throat for a while now close to a month and its been keeping me from eating very much because my throat gets swollen and i have trouble swollowing is it a normal strep throat? i been taking ampicillin for a while

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Is my 2nd day taking ampicillin for strep throat and had unprotected sex today, i been on bc for 6months. can i get pregnant? i always use it right!

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How bad is strep throat?

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