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Can I Take Ampiclox For Throat Infection And Cold Symptoms?
Question: I AM SUFFERING FROM THROAT INFECTION AND COLD CAN I TAKE AMPICLOX TABLETS?
Brief Answer:
Amoxiclav or azithromycin are the better options.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Throat infection also is known as "strep throat" is quite common and can be managed easily with antibiotic treatment. It caused mainly by a bacterial pathogen.
Ampiclox is generally used for the skin infection and it is not much effective for strep throat. You can use "Amoxiclav" or Azithromycin for five days and they are the recommended antibiotics for the throat infection. You may require a prescription from your local physician for these.
Also, do warm saline gargles and avoid cold beverages for a week.
Wishing you good health.
Amoxiclav or azithromycin are the better options.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Throat infection also is known as "strep throat" is quite common and can be managed easily with antibiotic treatment. It caused mainly by a bacterial pathogen.
Ampiclox is generally used for the skin infection and it is not much effective for strep throat. You can use "Amoxiclav" or Azithromycin for five days and they are the recommended antibiotics for the throat infection. You may require a prescription from your local physician for these.
Also, do warm saline gargles and avoid cold beverages for a week.
Wishing you good health.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
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