Question 1

what are good alternatives for amoxicillin?

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Many: There are many other medications that can help. Consult your health care provider for other options for your particular condition.

Question 2

are there any good substitutes for amoxicillin?

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Depends: It would depend on the type of infection being treated and the reason Amoxicillin is being avoided.  You need to give more detail to your question.

Question 3

what's an good way to take capsule amoxicillin?

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Water: Take with a large glass of water.

Question 4

is amoxicillin good for a cough?

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Depends: What is the cause of the cough? If from a community acquired pneumonia, then Amoxicillin could be an effective treatment. However, if the cause is not infectious, then Amoxicillin will not do anything. Find the cause of the cough and treat, don't just treat the symptom.

Question 5

is amoxicillin himox good for cough?

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Cough: The pathogens which create cough sometimes don't respond well to amoxicillin. Azithromycin or Levaquin cover atypical bacteria better.

Question 6

amoxicillin good for chiggers?

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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 7

amoxicillin himox good for chlamydia?

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Treat Chlamydia: Amoxicillin is not an effective antibiotic for infections with chlamydia.

Question 8

is  amoxicillin good to take if you have a bad cold?

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Safe, but effective?: Amoxicillin is considered a very safe medication to use, even ok for pregnancy, but  most colds are caused by viral infections. Antibiotic may be useful in some bacterial cases. Secondary bacterial illnesses such as sinusitis/middle ear infections can occur during/following a significant cold episode, so Amoxicillin can come in handy in those instances.  Generally not useful for colds. Good luck.

Question 9

i left my amoxicillin in my car for 3 hours. it was warm, but not hot. is it still good?

Accepted Answer

Yes: this should not affect the medication

Question 10

can you get amoxicillin rash after you are no longer taking it?

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Amoxicillin rash: You can develope a rash to Amoxicillin even if you have been off the medication for two weeks.

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