Question 1

can you take antacids with amoxicillin?

Accepted Answer

Yes you can: Yes you can safely.There are only two groups of antibiotics you can not take with antacids and these are tetracycline and floroquinolones.

Question 2

i'm on amoxicillin for an ear infection. is it safe for me to take tums (calcium carbonate)? if i can, how long should i wait until i take my medicine after taking tums (calcium carbonate)?

Accepted Answer

Absorption: I feel that it's best not to take medications at the same time as you take antacids as proper absorption may be impaired. Take the amoxicillin either an hour before or two hours after the Tums (calcium carbonate) to be sure.

Question 3

what is amoxicillin used for?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

what is austell amoxicillin 500 used for?

Accepted Answer

Amoxilcillin: Amoxicillin is used for bacterial infections. It has many uses, but all to kill a pathogen or bacteria. Its a derivatetive of pencillins.

Question 5

do antacids deplete b12?

Accepted Answer

Theoretically: Lack of stomach acid can cause impaired  release of B12 from food.  Typical antacids (tums, mylanta, etc) and intermittent use of other agents are not likely sufficient to affect this in any clinical way, but proton pump inhibitors such as Omeprazole when taken daily for long periods of time can cause vit B12 deficiency.

Question 6

does amoxicillin cure bv?

Accepted Answer

No: Bv is a synergistic infection involving gardnerella and a number of other bacteria. It is treated with Metronidazole oral or intravaginal treatment. Tinidazole and Clindamycin are alternatives. Oral and intravaginal probiotics containing lactobacilli can help. Recurrent disease is related to colonization of your sex partner, inconsistant condom use.  Amoxicillin is not a rx for bv.

Question 7

is domperidone an antacid?

Accepted Answer

NO: It increases peristalsis of the stomach (aids emptying) and intestine.
Here is a good review article:  inhttp://www.mayoclinic.org/drugs-supplements/domperidone-oral-route/description/drg-20063481
Not to be confused with Dom Perignone

Question 8

amoxicillin good for chiggers?

Accepted Answer

Chiggers don't : Require antibiotic (until there is a secondary infection). Chigger bites usually heal on their own within one to two weeks. In the meantime, control itching with an over-the-counter anti-itch cream, such as Hydrocortisone cream. Consult your doctor if your skin appears infected or if the bites seem to be spreading to other parts of your body.

Question 9

can amoxicillin help with pid?

Accepted Answer

: Less likely due to widespread bacterial resistance.

Question 10

can amoxicillin be used for bv?

Accepted Answer

No: Bv is a synergistic infection involving gardnerella and a number of other bacteria. It is treated with Metronidazole oral or intravaginal treatment. Tinidazole and Clindamycin are alternatives. Oral and intravaginal probiotics containing lactobacilli can help. Amoxicillin is not used to treat bv.

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