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Can i take amoxicilin 500 mg for bronchitis or pneumonia? is it safe?

Q: can i take amoxicilin 500 mg for bronchitis or pneumonia? is it safe?

: Not likely effective in treating pneumonia and most of the time you do not need antibiotic for acute bronchitis which is likely due to a viral illness. Take care.

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Not likely effective in treating pneumonia and most of the time you do not need antibiotic for acute bronchitis which is likely due to a viral illness. Take care.

Answered 6/18/2023

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Can i take amoxicilin 500 mg for bronchitis or pneumonia? is it safe?

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