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Is Sunbathing Advisable While On Amoxicillin And Clavulanate?
Question: can I enjoy the beach in Hawaii while on amox-clav
Brief Answer:
Yes, you can
Detailed Answer:
Dear sir, yes you can enjoy your vacation but you should make sure that :
1) you complete the whole course of antibiotic prescribed by your doctor even if you start to feel better . if you discontinue before completing the course the initial symptoms may recur in a more severe form
2) make sure you take your doses at the specific intervals adviced by your doctor. if you miss a dose there is a chance that the bacteria develop resistance that makes the following doses ineffective.
3) take you antibiotic with plain water
I hope I answered your question . if you don't have any other clarifications then please close the discussion
Yes, you can
Detailed Answer:
Dear sir, yes you can enjoy your vacation but you should make sure that :
1) you complete the whole course of antibiotic prescribed by your doctor even if you start to feel better . if you discontinue before completing the course the initial symptoms may recur in a more severe form
2) make sure you take your doses at the specific intervals adviced by your doctor. if you miss a dose there is a chance that the bacteria develop resistance that makes the following doses ineffective.
3) take you antibiotic with plain water
I hope I answered your question . if you don't have any other clarifications then please close the discussion
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