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How effective is amoxicillin (amoxil) for treating a kidney infection?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Amoxil (amoxicillin): Amoxil (amoxicillin) can be useful for treatment of kidney infection (depending on organism).

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Answered 1/7/2020

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Amoxil (amoxicillin) for Kidney: Culture & Sensitivity testing will determine which Antibiotic might help.

Dr Minich and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 5/15/2015

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