Question 1

will augmentin (amoxicillin and clavulanate) work for a positive semen culture for enterrococcus faecalis? i've been on macrobid, zyvox, and ampicillin already.

Accepted Answer

Complex, see MD: Too complex for a brief reply. E. fecalis could be a contaminant, not actually responsible for any infection. And it's difficult to think of a genital infection (UTI, prostatitis, seminal vesciulitis, etc) that would not respond to the antibiotics you've already taken. If they didn't work, I doubt augmentin (amoxicillin and clavulanate) will. Discuss with your doctor and/or an infectious diseases specialist. Good luck!

Question 2

i av been having recurring pain in swallowing. i av used augmentin (amoxicillin and clavulanate) and ampicillin.  it heals and then returns. affecting left ear now. aches a lot.

Accepted Answer

TMD: Temporomandibular disorders &amp;#40;TMD&amp;#41; occur as a result of problems with the jaw, jaw joint &amp;#40;or TMJ&amp;#41;, and it effects the surrounding structures. The pain around your ear may be related to this disorder. Please see an ENT and a dentist asap.

Question 3

how much ampicillin is too much?

Accepted Answer

Ampicillin : Dosage depends on what you are treating and the age of the patient. So it is difficult to answer your question. To much is more than what is recommended by your physician. Take care!

Question 4

if allergic to pcn are you allergic to ampicillin?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Ampicillin is a beta lactam antibiotic- closely related to penicillin. It is part of the aminopenicillin family and is roughly equivalent to Amoxicillin in terms of spectrum and level of activity. I would avoid it until you have had a chance to get penicillin testing through your doctor.

Question 5

what is the antibiotic ampicillin for?

Accepted Answer

Ampicillin: It is used to treat many different types of infection due to certain bacteria.

Question 6

what are effects of ampicillin for acne?

Accepted Answer

May help: Other antibiotics, especially the tetracycline family, are better choices for several reasons. Don't ever use an antibiotic as sole therapy for acne.

Question 7

hi.can augmentin be taken in g6pd patient.?

Accepted Answer

: Yes, entirely safe.

Question 8

is it safe to take l-lysine with augmentin?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Consuming lysine supplements and certain antibiotics may increase the level of these drugs in your body, increasing the risk of side effects and toxicity. These include the group of  aminoglycoside antibiotics. This does not apply to penicillin-based Augmentin

Question 9

do ampicillin and cloxacillin help to reduce seizures?

Accepted Answer

Only with meningitis: These are two antibiotics and do not have a direct effect on seizures.  However if the seizures are due to a bacterial infection of the brain they may be helpful by treating the infection.

Question 10

what is the use of augmentin (amoxicillin and clavulanate)?

Accepted Answer

Penicillin based Abx: Augmentin (amoxicillin and clavulanate) is an antibiotic based on the original penicillin molecule with some added features that help it bypass various forms of germ resistance. The features also allow it to  stay in the system longer and provide broader kill power than the original drug.

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Will augmentin (amoxicillin and clavulanate) work for a positive semen culture for enterrococcus faecalis? i've been on macrobid, zyvox, and ampicillin already.

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I av been having recurring pain in swallowing. i av used augmentin (amoxicillin and clavulanate) and ampicillin. it heals and then returns. affecting left ear now. aches a lot.

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How much ampicillin is too much?

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If allergic to pcn are you allergic to ampicillin?

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What is the antibiotic ampicillin for?

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What are effects of ampicillin for acne?

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Hi.can augmentin be taken in g6pd patient.?

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Is it safe to take l-lysine with augmentin?

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What is the use of augmentin (amoxicillin and clavulanate)?

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