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Does Amoxiclav work for strep throat?
Doctors most often prescribe penicillin or amoxicillin (Amoxil) to treat strep throat. They are the top choices because they’re safer, inexpensive, and they work well on strep bacteria.
What is AMOX TR K CLV used for?
Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid is a combination penicillin-type antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu).
Does Augmentin 875 treat strep throat?
Doctors may also prescribe Augmentin for people who have recurring infections, such as UTIs or strep throat.
Can azithromycin treat strep throat?
Strep throat: Azithromycin is FDA-approved to treat strep throat (also known as streptococcal pharyngitis). If you are allergic to penicillin antibiotics, which are usually the first choice of treatment for this infection, a Z-Pack may be a good option.
Does cefdinir treat strep throat?
Cefdinir is effective against susceptible bacteria causing infections of the middle ear (otitis media), tonsils (tonsillitis), throat (strep throat), larynx (laryngitis), sinuses (sinusitis), bronchi (bronchitis), lungs (pneumonia), and skin and other soft tissues.
Is amoxicillin and AMOX CLAV the same thing?
Augmentin and amoxicillin are both in the penicillin drug class, which is a group of common antibiotics. Augmentin contains amoxicillin, as the primary ingredient, and it also contains clavulanate. Clavulanate can help treat infections caused by antibiotic-resistant bacteria.
Is AMOX TR K CLV the same as Augmentin?
Amoxicillin and Augmentin are similar beta-lactam antibiotics that can treat similar infections. However, Augmentin is usually reserved for harder to treat infections compared to amoxicillin. These harder to treat infections may include kidney infections or severe skin abscesses.