Take One Antibiotic Pill Every 12 Hours

If I took my antibiotic at 8 in the morning and it says to take one pill every 12 hours what time would my next one be? ## If you took the first one at 8am, then you should take the next at 8pm, and so on. The FDA lists the typical side effects of antibiotics as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash, and diarrhea. Is there anything else I can help with? ## My script says take 2 tablets every day by mouth. Should I take 2 at one time or 1 every 12 hrs? ## I'm supposed to take 500 mg. clarithromycin every 12 hours for 5 days WITH 500 mg tinidazone twice daily for 5 days so I'm totally confused. Do I take them at the same time?

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I forgot what my doctor said about how to take my antibiotic UTI meds. I think I'm supposed to take 2 a day (every 12 hrs), along with Pheno..(azo). I took one on day #1 at 2:15pm and another one at 6:15pm. What should I do if I took the second dose too soon? ## Generally, you can't overdose on an antibiotic, unless you are allergic to it, or it has contraindications with other medications that you are taking. However, it is always best to double check with your doctor, or pharmacist. The FDA does warn that you may experience more side effects than usual, such as nausea, dizziness, headache, and diarrhea. How are you doing? Did you experience any adverse effects?

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So I'm not to good at swallowing pills and my doctor prescribed me amoxicillin for my double ear infection. I was wondering if when it says by mouth if it means I have to swallow it whole or if I can chew it up cause it doesn't say on the prescription. ## Hello, Connor! How are you? They aren't time released, so you could chew them, but it's going to taste horrible. The FDA lists the typical side effects of this antibiotic as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. Is there anything else I can help with? ## I just finished taking 500 mg. amoxicillin every 12 hours for 5 days. Now I'm supposed to take 500mg of tinidazole 1 tablet twice daily for 5 days and clarithromycin 500 mg. 1 tablet every 12 hours. Is it ok to take the...

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I have to take it every 12 hours. I took my first around 11 am and I took one just now at 8 pm. Which is three hours early. Is that okay? ## Hello, Heidi! How are you? It doesn't have to be taken at exactly precise intervals, but you should try to keep it as close to the 12 hour spacing as possible, from now on. The FDA lists the typical side effects of this antibiotic as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash, and diarrhea. Is there anything else I can help with?

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Unfortunately I took the first dose at 12:30-1pm so I'm confused on the time set up. Would it be 12:30, 8:30 and 4:30 am? The 4:30 am seems impossible to remember, then I would assume to just take the 8:30 then in the morning, do more breakfast lunch dinner type thing. Say I started antibiotics but then slept with my partner again - Did it just defeat the purpose for us both after taking the first pill.. ## If the doctor has instructed you to take one every 8 hours, then it is very important that you do so, even if it means setting an alarm to wake up and do it. For eradicating some bacteria, the antibiotics must be kept in your body at a constant level. And yes, if this involves some type of STI, you should not engage each other, until it has been cleared up in both of you. The FDA...

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How much gap to give when I have to have antibiotic 4 times daily ## Hello, Bonnie! How are you? If a medication is prescribed to be taken 3 times a day, that would be every 8 hours; if it is 4 times a day, that would be every 6 hours. The FDA lists the typical side effects of antibiotics as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. Is there anything else I can help with? ## Penicillin vk 500 mg do i have to wait 12 hrs the bottle says twice a day

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I just got the pills but I've been forgetting to take them like when I first got them I took it at 12pm and fell asleep woke up and took it at 2am then at 2pm then I fell asleep and just took one at 7:20 and I'm gonna tap one at 7:20 tonight will it still be effective? ## What medication are you asking about? I am sorry, but I can't really provide an answer, without knowing this additional information, since some medications do require precise dosing, in order to be effective, but not all. For instance, while an antibiotic says to take it every 12 hours, and that would be ideal, you also don't have to set your alarm to wake up and take it, it can wait a few hours, until you wake up. On the other hand, oral contraceptives are a medication that you have to be as precise ab...

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what does p eye mean? this is an antibiotic ## I have never seen that on a prescription before. Was it for some type of infection related to the eye? It's possible that it was just meant to refer to why you are supposed to take it, some doctors do that, when they write prescriptions. It is also possible that your doctor wrote something else and the pharmacy had trouble reading it and thought that's what it said. Which antibiotic are you taking?

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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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what is the reason a 52 year old man need to use this medication. ## Doxycycline is an antibiotic, which is used to treat various types of infections. Side effects may include: nausea, dizziness, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. Learn more: Is there anything else I can help with? ## Is it Okay to an Alka-Seltzer with doxycycline because it really upsets my stomach after I take it

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Can I take amoxicillin every 6 hours when it says take every 12? I messed up my dose. I took it at 3:15am when I usually take it at 9am. Will I be ok if I took it at 10am? ## Hello, Miranda! How are you? Yes, you can't really overdose on an antibiotic, so to speak, so accidentally taking one early won't hurt anything. Just return to your regular dosing schedule from now on. This medication may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. Is there anything else I can help with? ## I have a prescription of amoxicillin for strep throat and I took my first dosage at 4:30 pm, but the bottle says twice a day. Should I take another dose before bed or is it too soon? Is it ok to take amoxicillin twice a day after 6 hours? I missed my amoxicillin do...

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A big white oval shaped antibiotic that says g340 on one side will it treat inphentigo ## The pill in description is Sulfamethoxazole + Trimethoprim (800 mg - 160 mg). Sulfamethoxazole + Trimethoprim is a sulfonamide antibacterial combination that is used in the treatment of a variety of bacterial infections; including Infantigo (impetigo). The usual dosing schedule for this type of infection is posted below: Adults: sulfamethoxazole 800mg + trimethoprim 160mg orally every 12 hours for 5 - 7 days. Children: sulfamethoxazole 20mg/kg + trimethoprim 4mg/kg (maximum 800mg + 160 mg) orally every 12 hours for 5 - 7 days. Learn More: Sulfamethoxazole + Trimethoprim Details I hope this info helps! ## The tablet with the G 340 marking contains 800mgs of Sulfamethoxazole and 160mgs of Trimethopri...

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My prescription says 2 tabs every 8 hours, but I'm wondering if I could take 3 every 12 hours? ## You should follow the prescribing instructions. The NIH lists the typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, diarrhea, and stomach pain. Are you on any other medications? How are you doing, now? Has there been any change?

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i have what i believe to be cellulitus in my calf area and my foot is enlarged ptetty good. ive had this before but not as bad what antibiotic is most used on this infection and the dosage? ## Hello, Mike! How are you? It really depends on which bacteria has caused the infection. For instance, if it is due to MRSA, then the preferred antibiotic would be Bactrim, usually one double strength tablet, every 12 hours for anywhere from 10 to 14 days. However, it is not an appropriate antibiotic for all types of bacteria. Thus, it would be best to have the infection cultured by your doctor to discover the best treatment. The FDA lists typical antibiotic side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. Is there anything else I can help with?

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my doctor has told me to take two of the sulfamethoxazole-tmp twice a day, and I'm really feeling sick since I've taken the second one, is this not an awful high dosage to be taken. ## The dose of Sulfamethoxazole + Trimethoprim largely depends on the type of infection you have and how severe it is. However, these pills you have marked "IP 272" are regarded as "double-strength tablets". For most infections, I found that the dosing schedule was one double strength tablet (800mg/160mg) every 12 hours for roughly 7-10 days; so if you feel like you're taking too much, I would suggest contacting your doctor about this concern. Some of these antibiotics have very harsh side effects and I don't blame anyone for wanting get off of them as soon as possible. ## I a...

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I was prescribed amoxicillan for strep throat. They told me to take one pill twice daily. The dosage amount is 875mg. How many hours apart do I take one pill twice daily? ## Hello, Libre! How are you? According to the FDA, roughly every 12 hours, though it doesn't have to be exactly precise. For instance, if you take one at 8pm and then don't wake up until 8:30am or 9am, things will still be fine to take the next dose. Side effects for this antibiotic are also listed as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. Is there anything else I can help with? ## Hi I have IBS, so I'm wondering if it's ok to take clonamox for an ear infection.

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How often are you supposed to take teva 5312 antibiotics a day? ## Hello, Ayla! How are you? You should follow the dosing instructions that you were provided with your prescription. Teva Pharmaceuticals lists this tablet as containing 500mgs of Ciprofloxacin. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. However, it is normally taken twice daily, one tablet every 12 hours. Is there anything else I can help with?

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it has gg o n the left side an n7 on the right side. it,s a white pill.amox/k clav875 125tabsandoz for tooth infection ## To answer your question, yes, you can take these pills for a tooth infection. Amoxicillin is included in the list of popularly prescribed antibiotics for tooth infections. Its effectiveness however, depends on how far the tooth infection has spread; and if required, combination therapy is followed. The effectiveness of amoxicillin for addressing tooth infection also largely depends upon taking it in correct dosage, which is decided by the concerned doctor. A common dosing method for a tooth infection is taking one pill 3 times a day, (i.e., after every 8 hours) for 10 days. I would recommend checking with your doctor to verify what might be best for you though. I hop...

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can my dog take doxycyclLXHF ## To answer your question, yes, Doxycycline (for dogs) is a broad spectrum antibiotic that kills different types of bacterial infections in pets. It’s a prescription medication that’s commonly administered to dogs suffering from Lyme disease and Chlamydia. In addition to this, vets often prescribe doxycycline to treat urinary tract infections and certain medical conditions like the Rocky Mountain spotted fever. As far as dosing goes, the guidelines state that dogs should be given 2mg to 5mg of the drug, per pound of body weight every 12 hours or 24 hours. However the dosage and duration of treatment depend upon the type of infection your dog is suffering from. And although it isn’t necessary to give t...

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I have been on sulfameth 800mg for 5 days.. It doesn't seem like it's helping this staph infection.. I'm taking 2 a day every 12hrs. I'm prescribed for 10 days.. Should I be concerned that I haven't seen results? Should I stop use? Or is this normal? ## The general rule for antibiotics is that if they are working, you should not see any working after taking them for a full 24 hours, and you should start to see improvement after taking it for a full 3 days. At this point, if nothing has changed, you might need to see your doctor and try a different medication. The FDA lists the typical antibiotic side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash, and diarrhea. How are you doing? Has there been any change?

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