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Can i take 500 mgs of biaxin (clarithromycin) with amoxicillin?

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Dr. Edward Hirsch answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Yes: Biaxin (clarithromycin) is an antibiotic that is in a different class than amoxicillin. They kill different bacteria. So, it is possible that your doctor prescribed both to cover 2 types of bacteria

Answered 10/10/2018

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