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Is Amoxicillin The Right Medicine For Sore Throat?

My son has a very sore throat and cannot sleep. I took him to the doctor today and nurse practicioner took a throat culture and said it was not strep throat. She prescribed Amoxicillin and said he had a sinus infection. She also prescribed flo naise. He just woke me up and said his throat burning and he thinks it is his toncils. What do I need to do? YYYY@YYYY
Fri, 22 May 2015
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Hi,
Thanks for writing in to HCM.

Amoxicillin is a common antibiotic prescribed to children for throat infections and sinusitis. Kindly give the entire course to your child .

The burning sensation is common with flonase or any nasal drops when it reaches the throat after being administered into the nostrils may cause little burning sensation. So, dont worry nothing abnormal.

You can give warm fluids , steam inhalation and salt water gargle for supportive treatment.
Hope this answers your query .
Regards Dr.Riyanka
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Is Amoxicillin The Right Medicine For Sore Throat?

Hi, Thanks for writing in to HCM. Amoxicillin is a common antibiotic prescribed to children for throat infections and sinusitis. Kindly give the entire course to your child . The burning sensation is common with flonase or any nasal drops when it reaches the throat after being administered into the nostrils may cause little burning sensation. So, dont worry nothing abnormal. You can give warm fluids , steam inhalation and salt water gargle for supportive treatment. Hope this answers your query . Regards Dr.Riyanka