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Can augmentin (amoxicillin and clavulanate) be for sore throat?

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Dr. Joel Gallant answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Overkill: It's way more than you need. First, most sore throats are caused by viruses, which can't be treated with antibiotics. Second, even if you had strep throat, a bacterial infection, you only need Amoxicillin or penicillin. Augmentin (amoxicillin and clavulanate) is unnecessary, and much more likely to cause diarrhea.

Answered 10/16/2018

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