A member asked:

Can i take a stool softener and a womens laxative while on amoxicillin antibiotics? in the same dose?

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Yes you may: These will not interfere with each other. While taking amoxicillin, it is best also to take acidophilus with pectin - 3-6 per day.

Answered 1/19/2021

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Pharmacist: This would probably be ok as the amoxicillin will be absorbed before the laxative exerts its full effect. Your pharmacist can advise you on this matter,also.

Answered 11/18/2020

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Dr. Alvin Lin answered

Drug interactions: Great question to ask your pharmacist, family doc or prescribing physician! Always inform doc of all your meds before accepting a prescription. Stool softeners shouldn't interfere w/amoxicillin, nor laxatives but best to check w/above first. I can't give more definitive answer w/o knowing exact medication. Use http://www.drugs.com/drug_interactions.html to search for drug-drug interactions.

Answered 11/22/2020

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