Question 1

should a 5 years old take amoxicillin with food or can it also be taken empty stomach?

Accepted Answer

Either way is OK: It won't make any difference either way. Amoxicillin is well absorbed and works equally well either with food or on an empty stomach.

Question 2

i took amoxicillin on an empty stomach yesterday and had intense stomach cramps all day and now my stomach feels sore. how long will this last and did it harm the lining of my stomach?

Accepted Answer

: It was probably temporary. Take some Maalox for a day or two and it should clear up. Pl let your MD know and follow all instructions when taking any medicine

Question 3

should amoxicillin be taken with food or on an empty stomach?

Accepted Answer

Either: Amoxicillin is well absorbed on an empty or full stomach.

Question 4

i am debating wether to give my 63 year old mother amoxicillin or ampicillin. she is in bed now, and does not have empty stomach. she has slight fever?

Accepted Answer

No difference: Ampicillin and amoxicillin are virtually identical; either drug is equally effective, but amp is taken more frequenlty and diarrhea is a more common side effect. However, nobody should take antibiotics without professional advice. If she has a bacterial infection, amp or amox isn't necessarily a good choice; best antibiotic depends on the specific illness and the particular bacteria causing it.

Question 5

i just took a 500mg amoxycillin on empty stomach, is that ok? do i need to eat? i want to go to bed now. tks

Accepted Answer

That's fine: The form you have may be taken without respect to meals. That is to say, you may take it before, during, or after meals *or* on an empty stomach and, thankfully, don't have to worry about it in the slightest. Sleep well! www.healthtap.com/charlesturck

Question 6

i just had 500mg amoxycillin on empty stomach, after i drank a cup of chocolate milk. do u foresee any big problem? feeling a little gastric pain now

Accepted Answer

Should be OK.: I can't foresee any big problems with that.

Question 7

is it bad to take amoxicillin while stomach is sick?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: I assume you mean that you are nauseated (feel like throwing up).  Any medication added to an inflamed intestine may worsen the nausea, but if tolerated and the infection was creating the nausea, may also make it better with time.

Question 8

if amoxicillin causes upset stomach can i take pepto?

Accepted Answer

Amoxicillin: You can take pepto with amoxicillin.

Question 9

is upset stomach usually associated with amoxicillin? i've taken two 500 mg pills with little to no food. can you take it with or without food?

Accepted Answer

Usually no problem: Amoxicillin rarely upsets the stomach, but if you think it's happening to you, take it with some food. It is equally well absorbed and equally effective taken with or without food.

Question 10

is it okay to take a break from amoxicillin for lyme disease? the stomach pain is really bothering me.

Accepted Answer

Consult prescriber: If not already tried then try taking Amoxicillin with food to reduce stomach irritation. If no relief your doctor can review your condition, medication & adverse effects & determine if an alternative is appropriate. You should not have to suffer with stomach pain. Another med may be just as good without adverse effect.

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Can you take amoxicillin on an empty stomach

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Should a 5 years old take amoxicillin with food or can it also be taken empty stomach?

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I took amoxicillin on an empty stomach yesterday and had intense stomach cramps all day and now my stomach feels sore. how long will this last and did it harm the lining of my stomach?

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Should amoxicillin be taken with food or on an empty stomach?

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I am debating wether to give my 63 year old mother amoxicillin or ampicillin. she is in bed now, and does not have empty stomach. she has slight fever?

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I just took a 500mg amoxycillin on empty stomach, is that ok? do i need to eat? i want to go to bed now. tks

A member asked:

I just had 500mg amoxycillin on empty stomach, after i drank a cup of chocolate milk. do u foresee any big problem? feeling a little gastric pain now

A member asked:

Is it bad to take amoxicillin while stomach is sick?

A member asked:

If amoxicillin causes upset stomach can i take pepto?

A member asked:

Is upset stomach usually associated with amoxicillin? i've taken two 500 mg pills with little to no food. can you take it with or without food?

A member asked:

Is it okay to take a break from amoxicillin for lyme disease? the stomach pain is really bothering me.

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