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Is suprax (cefixime) more effective than amoxicillin? is it a stronger antibiotic?

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Dr. Joel Gallant answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Depends: That depends entirely on what you're treating. Amoxicillin is a very strong antibiotic against bacteria that are susceptible to it.

Answered 6/24/2014

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