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Bottle with pills spilling out - Is amoxicillin good for a UTI?

Bottle with pills spilling out - Is amoxicillin good for a UTI?

Amoxicillin for UTI

Although amoxicillin is a common antibiotic, it isn’t always the first choice for this type of infection

A prescription pad and bottle of pills: How long does amoxicillin take to work for tooth infections?

A prescription pad and bottle of pills: How long does amoxicillin take to work for tooth infections?

How long does amoxicillin take to work for tooth infections?

If your dentist prescribes this antibiotic, the infection should start to clear up within the first few days of taking it

Hand holding an Rx capsule: Can amoxicillin treat STDs?

Hand holding an Rx capsule: Can amoxicillin treat STDs?

Can amoxicillin treat STDs?

Ammoxicillin isn’t typically the preferred treatment for STDs, but it may still be effective for treating chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis

Toilet paper roll with a sad face

Toilet paper roll with a sad face

Health Education

Do antibiotics cause diarrhea?

This common effect of the gut imbalance from antibiotics can be treated with home remedies

Woman drinking water and touching throat: Strep throat remedies

Woman drinking water and touching throat: Strep throat remedies

Health Education

9 home remedies for strep throat

Learn home remedies for strep throat that can help soothe you while you wait for the infection to clear

Updated on Feb. 10, 2025

Liquid medication with measurements: How long is amoxicillin good for in the fridge?

Liquid medication with measurements: How long is amoxicillin good for in the fridge?

How long is amoxicillin good for in the fridge?

Amoxicillin is good in the fridge for up to 14 days

image of a variety of foods - foods to avoid while taking bactrim

image of a variety of foods - foods to avoid while taking bactrim

Foods to avoid on Bactrim

You may want to minimize acidic foods, alcohol, potassium-rich foods, and caffeine

A hand holding an antibiotic capsule: What is a Z-pak?

A hand holding an antibiotic capsule: What is a Z-pak?

What is a Z-Pak?

A Z-Pak is a series of azithromycin doses commonly prescribed for bacterial infections such as sinus or urinary infections, bronchitis, or tonsillitis

Updated on Jan. 15, 2025

a spoon with antibiotics and a spoon with probiotics - can you take probiotics with antibiotics

a spoon with antibiotics and a spoon with probiotics - can you take probiotics with antibiotics

Taking probiotics with antibiotics

Antibiotics play a critical role in treating infections, but they may cause nasty stomach side effects, too

Updated on Jan. 14, 2025

Two white oval tablets with "vs." between them: Ciprofloxacin vs amoxicillin

Two white oval tablets with "vs." between them: Ciprofloxacin vs amoxicillin

Ciprofloxacin vs. amoxicillin: Differences, similarities & ...

Learn why your healthcare provider may prescribe one antibiotic over the other

A prescription bottle with an exclamation mark on it: Can you have a delayed allergic reaction to amoxicillin?

A prescription bottle with an exclamation mark on it: Can you have a delayed allergic reaction to amoxicillin?

Can you have a delayed allergic reaction to amoxicillin?

Hives and skin rashes may not appear right away if you’re allergic to amoxicillin

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