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A member asked:
Is there an over-the-counter substitute for amoxicillin? it will be used to treat a throat infection.
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No: all antibiotics in the United States require a prescription. furthermore, not all throat infections are bacterial and require antibiotics. see a physician to determine if antibiotics are truly needed.
Answered 3/13/2020
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Don't treat: throat infection with antibiotics unless it is bacterial. The types of antibiotics used are prescription medications.
Answered 3/13/2020
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Rx only: In the United States, antibiotics for humans are available only by prescription. Antibiotics will not be helpful for viral infections, the most common cause of sore throats.
Answered 3/13/2020
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