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I have 6 levofloxacin 500 mg tablets with an expiration date of 12-23-13. Will they still be effective? ## Medications do lost efficacy over time, so they may not work well enough to full eradicate an infection, according to NIH reports. Thus, it would be best to dispose of them and see your doctor for a new prescription, if you need an antibiotic. Its typical side effects are listed as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash, and diarrhea. Is there anything else I can help with? ## Is Levofloxacin good after 5 yrs? What is the shelf life? ## I also have levofloxacin tablets that are 4 years old, 6 tabs have salivary duct infection. Can I take this?

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My husband has been taking this med for a virus. He will eat something small before taking b/c it upset his stomach. Shortly after taking he will get hiccups that will last for awhile. Can this med cause this and should he keep taking? ## First of all, Cephalexin is an antibiotic, so it is only effective against infections, it will not do anything for a virus, since it's not an antiviral medication. Did his doctor prescribe this? That is why antibiotics cannot be used to treat cold or the flu, because they are caused by viruses, not bacterial infections. Using them inappropriately causes the risk of developing antibiotic resistant bacteria. As to the hiccups, it is probably because they can cause some gas in some people, if he is taken it with small amounts of food and gulping a flu...

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side effects of cherrifer vitamins ## I chanced upon your site researching for side effects of Cherifer. You sent me an email asking for my story. I have no story to tell other than I wanted to get answer for my son's research paper. My son is a student nurse in Philippines. I am an RN, myself but have yet to practice. ## im 26 yrs old now, and 5'2 of height. im asking if i can try to drink cherifier at my age now? and what would be the side effects in me? coz, my friend who did took this med. doesnt gain height, but gained weight. if ever can i ask what would i best do to gain height.. thank you... ## I've been taking cherifer PGM for like a week now... I don't know but I noticed i gained an inch. I measured my height before taking it and measured it again just now... I...

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I filled a mail order prescription for bactrim and when i received it, it said becotrim 960. Is this the same? The pills came from india / combitic global caplet pvt ltd. ## Bactrim is sold in the U.S. as an antibiotic for bacterial infections. I researched and looked for becotrim 960. I'm unable to find anything about the becotrim. You said it came from India. The United States do import medications because we do have manufacturing plants in countries like India. However, did you have a prescription for it or did you just wanted to order from a site without having to use a prescription? The pill could very well be Bactrim or it could very well be useless. This is why I go to a local pharmacy, which will carry this product. Did the pharmacy you use have Bactrim DS (double strength)....

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I have taken amoxicilina many times during my life; bought in the US and in Honduras. This last week I got a bottle of 60 capsulas while in Cozumel, to complete my antibiotic treatment (I lost the previous amoxi I was taking). I am very familiar with the smell and taste of amoxicilina and penicillin. I open the capsules when I take it, it tastes bad, and has a unique taste & smell (also in urine). The current bottle I just purchased, red & white capsulas, is a white powder with NO taste nor smell. Furthermore, it appears to have no affect on my sinusitis, and NO odor in urine. This is the first Amoxi I have ever taken that is like this (no taste & no odor. So common sense tells me I HAVE BEEN ROBBED. If this is COUNTERFEIT Amoxi, we need to STOP ITS SALE. The bottle I have s...

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I have to take my meds every 12 hours. I took my first dose at 3pm. When do I take the next? ## The next dose should be taken at 3am, according to FDA guidelines. Thus, if you don't wish to be up at 3am, you may want to change your dosing schedule. What medication are you taking? Knowing this would enable me to provider with more precise information. ## 3 am and then the next day at 3 pm and so on. ## I'm taking a antibiotic for my sinus infection. It says to take it every 12 hours by mouth. So what does that mean? ## It means that you should take the recommended dose once every 12 hours. So if you took one dose at 9 am, you should take the next dose at 9 pm. Does that make sense? ## It depends on the drug. Is it time critical such as a diabetic med or an antibiotic. Diabetic me...

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Started 300 Clindamycin Friday after 2 pills my chest n neck were beet red. I tried to take again the next day the same thing happened. My whole neck n throat Red n Burning. Dr gave this medicine to me because I got a tattoo and all red n itchy after 8 days. My breathing was being affected. I stopped after 4 (300mg) think it's a reaction. TY ## Have you consulted your doctor? While some side effects can be normal, such as those listed by the FDA which may include nausea, dizziness, non-allergic skin rash, and diarrhea, there is a chance you are allergic to this medication, and may need to try a different antibiotic. Ref: Clindamycin Information How is your tattoo healing?

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Is it safe to use nebulized amikacin after the expiration date? My pharmacy sent me the amikacin a week before I needed it and now when I need to use it, it says it's expired. The pharmacy is closed for the weekend and I have no one to ask. My daughter has E.Coli colonized in her lungs and this is more for preventative use. ## The issue with expired liquid medications is that they may turn rancid, and it could become risky to use them. Thus, it is best not to use them once expired, unless your doctor specifically says it is okay to do so. How old is your daughter, and what has her doctor prescribed? Inhaled Amikacin can cause some serious issues, such as allergic lung reactions, coughing up blood, and worsening of existing lung conditions, so it shouldn't be used without a docto...

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I have been using Purbac for just over a year to treat adult acne. I am currently using a Mirena contraceptive. Will the use of Purbac in any way decrease the effectivness of Mirena and result in pregnancy? ## while being on triphasil,and using purbac at the same time.will this increase your chances of getiing pregnant? ## Purbac is an antibiotic and they most commonly affect oral contraceptives the contain a form of estrogen. According to NIH reports, they do not normally cause a problem with inserts, such as Mirena, that contain only a form of progesterone, but they may cause Triphasil to be less effective. The NIH warns that other side effects may include nausea, dizziness, irregular bleeding, and irritability. Is there anything else I can help with? ## I have the implant and have be...

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Hi, is a 500mg dose bid for a 5 year old weighing about 27 lbs correct for pna? ## Hello! How is he doing? I'm sorry, but there are a couple diagnoses that are abbreviated as PNA, can you please be more specific? As to the dosage, you should follow the instruction given by the prescribing doctor. In children, the dosage varies according to the infection being treated and body weight. Side effects may include nausea, dizziness, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. ## My daughter is 5 yrs old 35lbs how much amoxillin do I give her she has a gum infection... ## Went to the dr for my 3 year old was di diagnosed with a very bad ear infection, the dr prescribesEd 11.5 ML 2 times a day. My son weighs 44lbs is this the correct dose. Only asking because we I went to her his prescription the ...

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Can it b used for strep throat and enlarged uvula ## Ampicillin is an antibiotic that can be used to treat various types of bacterial infections. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. Is there anything else I can help with? ## I’m a teen and my mom gave me pentrexyl ampicillin for my throat since we think it’s infected. We haven’t confirmed with a doctor my throat just looks really red with specks of white that’s what my mom said. I just woke up in the middle of the night though feeling itchyness all over my hands and getting up feeling a bit light headed. Please tell me this is normal I have a big dance performance today and I can’t miss it.

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I take bactrim and alieve and don't do any drugs and had a positive drug screen for suboxone and benzos. Is this common? ## I also just pissed hot for benzos, and I'm only taking bactrim. ## I just failed a drug screen for benzos also and was kicked out of my halfway and all I've taken is Bactrim DS, Ibuprofen 800 and k flex. ## I just failed a drug test for benzos, and all I take is Bactrim ds. I am going to have it sent out to the lab. I cannot afford to lose all that I've been working for because I wanted to get rid of my sinus infection. ## Same here!!!!! I'm in outpatient. I get tested 3 x a week..always negative. I got prescribed this for infection and got called for a random at court and it came up as a benzo! ## So did i. Got called in for a random This was o...

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I am taking this medication for a UTI. I have been on it for a day and a half. This morning I was suddenly wakened by a loud sound in my ears (sounded like birds chirping), and a stinging pain across my face, down my spine into my arms and legs - worse on my left side than on my right. I sat up and walked around and it finally subsided, although it was hard to walk at first. It felt like my muscles didn't want to respond. I laid back down, as I was very tired, and in about a half hour it happened again, only worse. I am now up and looking for answers. Could this be from the nitrofurantoin? ## Hi, Sally! I'm not sure, it's hard to say. Some people have experienced some very odd side effects from antibiotics, it's happened to me, so I have to say that it is possible. What ...

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I have taken amoxcicilina for all kinds of infections,and let me tell you that all my infection were gone.I also used this medicine on my dog and cat too, when my dog had a cut it was getting infected but I gave him amoxicilina his cut got better and went away, my cat had the flue he was down just sleeping his face was very sad not wanting to play or get up, I gave him this medicine cuz I seen he had buger on his eyes I was always cleaning them .I gave him amoxiciline just in case he had an infection by the next day he was runing and playing with us again just like any other day .I used it on my kids too ...but I tell you if you have any questions or have any doubts always ask your doctor first..am just an old fashion mexican,do home remedys first lol .then after while if thinks dont wo...

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Is Ibilex 500mg (Cefalexin / Cephalexin) good for treating chest infections? If so, how long might it take before I feel any changes in my breathing? ## Can Ibilex 500 Noxicid caps and foxy Lin 100 be used together I have a hiatus hernia which is causing reflux hents the noxicid and have a respiratory infection and a stress rash on my back Nothing seems to be getting better are they counteracting with each other??? ## Cephalexin is a broad spectrum antibiotic that can be used to treat various types of infections, as deemed appropriate by your doctor, however, if it has not been prescribed for you, you should consult your doctor, before taking it, since it may not be appropriate to treat the type of infection that you have. The FDA lists the typical side effects of Cephalexin as possibly...

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Can Clindamycin cause mild hot flashes, and feeling of sweating? I looked at side effect list and it is not listed. ## Hello, Bec! How are you? Yes, it's normal for most medications to cause those types of symptoms and very commonly reported. The FDA lists the other side effects of this medication as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. If it gets too severe, you should have things checked out by your doctor. Is there anything else I can help with? ## I have only today and tomorrow left on this medication for dental surgery. It has made me feel tired, and like I'm sweating. I was worried because I asked a few people who took the medication, and they said they didn't know, it didn't affect them this way. But I really appreci...

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I took some clindamycin about 5 hours ago on an empty stomach and got nauseous. I ate a very small amount of food and then drank some moringa tea. Is the two able to mixed? Will i have some bogus side effect??? Help me please!! Im scared because now my stomach is hurting. ## Clindaymycin is an antibiotic that is used to treat various types of bacterial infections, and the FDA does warn that it may cause nausea, and stomach pain as side effects, along with dizziness, diarrhea, and non-allergic skin rash. Ref: Clindamycin Information As to the tea, it has not been evaluated for potential interactions with prescription medications, so I am unable to find any information on that for you. Have you discussed this with your doctor? Are you on any other medications?

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What is a pink and blue capsule with A45 on the pink side? ## This capsule contains 500mgs of Amoxicillin (NDC 65862-0017). It is an antibiotic that is used to treat various types of infections. Inactive Ingredients: - Cellulose, Microcrystalline - D&c Red No. 28 - Fd&c Blue No. 1 - Fd&c Red No. 40 - Gelatin - Magnesium Stearate - Titanium Dioxide - Sodium Lauryl Sulfate Ref: DailyMed ## Amoxicillin - an antibiotic - 500 mg

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Can I take Alka-seltzer cold and flu and Amoxicillin together? I have a bad sinus infection and need relief from the pressure and headaches ## Alka-Seltzer Plus Severe Cold & Flu contains: - Acetaminophen - Chlorpheniramine - Dextromethorphan - Phenylephrine Is this the same medication you're asking about? They make a number of different formulations. If the active ingredients listed on the box are different form the ones above please let me know. Next, I used the drug interaction checker on WebMD against Amoxicillin and there were no interactions found. I would still recommend checking with your pharmacist just to make sure the cold medication will not reduce the efficacy of your antibiotics. I hope this helps and feel better! ## Here are ingredients for my medicine. My questio...

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