Amox Clav 500 For Yeast

I was prescribed amox clav pot 500 mg 3 times daily for an absessed tooth , on day 3 i have a urethran vaginal discharge - non smelling but seems like a lot at a time - doesnt hurt to pee im not peeing more then usual , however my vaginal is itchy and swollen . Is this a yeast infection due to the antibiotic and can i just got get a monistat 1 and save me the trip to the ER since i dont have a Family dc

Is this medication for yeast infection and can i still take it if the experation date is 03/11/10? ## No and no. Amoxicillin is an antibiotic and, as such, it can actually cause a yeast infection, it will not clear one up. It is only effective for bacterial infections and a yeast infection is caused by fungal growth. Learn more Augmentin information here. And once expired, it begins to lose effectiveness and should not be used, because it increases the risk of developing antibiotic resistant bacteria. If you have a yeast infection, you should see your doctor for confirmation and/or look into a medication that's formulated to eradicate them, such as Monistat. Is there anything else I can help with?

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My family doctor prescribed 4 Amox/K 500-125 Tab to be taken at one time before a dental procedure because of my heart problems. Is this safe to take 4 pills at one time. ## Hi Lois, According to the drug monograph for that 500mg tab, the dosing indications are listed at 1 tablet every 8 hours for 7-10 days. However, on the stronger version of this medication, the maximum recommended dose is listed at 1 tablet of Amoxicillin (875mg) + clavulanic acid (125mg) every 12 hours for 7 - 10 days. Based on that, it sounds to me like you took a few too many at one time. If you start feeling any repercussions from having done that, you may want to look into getting some probiotics. The good bacteria is healing to your gut and also prevents things like yeast infections (which can be a side effect ...

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My wife is taking AMOX TR-K CLV 500-125. She is having a burning sensation around the lips of her fijuana. Can this medication cause this? Thank you. PS: I am not sure how to spell fijuana??? Also, it does not burn when urinating. ## Hi Oxbow, Are you referring to your wife's vaginal area? The burning sensation is most likely being caused by a yeast infection; caused by a common fungus known as Candida. Normally the acid balance of the vagina keeps this fungus from multiplying, but changes in the acidity of the vagina (often due to illness, menstruation, pregnancy, some antibiotics, or birth control pills) can stimulate yeast growth. The AMOX TR-K CLV (Amoxicillin + Clavulanate Potassium) your wife is taking is an antibiotic so that's most likely the cause of the yeast infection...

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