Question 1

is amoxicillin used to treat bv?

Accepted Answer

No: The treatment for bacterial vaginosis is usually with Metronidazole or tinidazole.

Question 2

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 3

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.

Question 4

will amoxicillin help out with a bv infection?

Accepted Answer

Not a good choice: It is not a good choice for bacterial vaginosis.The condition is treated with Metronidazole or clindamycine.

Question 5

what is the usual dose of ampicillin and amoxicillin to cure bv?

Accepted Answer

Ampicillin effect: It depends on the diagnosis. Generally 10 days for Pharyngitis or sinusitis. It depend on the age of the patient

Question 6

can amoxicillin cure bacterial vaginosis?

Accepted Answer

Generally, no: Amoxicillin is not a recommended treatment for bv.

Question 7

can amoxicillin cure a bacterial infection? (bv)

Accepted Answer

Potentially : If the bacteria is susceptible to amoxicillin, then yes, that antibiotic can kill it. Cure depends on how far advanced the infection is and the functionality of the patient's immune system.

Question 8

should metronidazole (vaginal) for bv taken together with amoxicillin for strep throat?

Accepted Answer

It's okay: Two very different infections require different medications.  They are okay to be taken together.

Question 9

er doc told me to take amoxicillin (sinus infection) and metronidazole (bv) together and i'm about 1 to 2 weeks pregnant (blood work). safe for baby?

Accepted Answer

Safe: Both medications are considered safe for use during pregnancy.

Question 10

throat/bronchial infection treatable with amoxacillin?

Accepted Answer

Not usually: Most throat and and bronchial infections are caused by viruses, which cannot be treated with antibiotics.  In those cases, Amoxicillin is a placebo.  However, it would work if you had strep throat.

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