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What Is The Difference Between Augmentin Dds And Augmentin Duo?
My son is has been diagonsed with tonsillitis and has been prescribed augmentin dds 4.5ml, twice daily. after 2 days of it he has loose motions. i am wondering if i should start vizylac and enterogerminia along with augmentin? and also, whats d difference between augmentin dds and augmentin duo?
Mon, 21 Sep 2020
Hello,
Regarding the Vizylac and Enterogermina, I has used Probiotics for years in my patients on oral antibiotics. I have found it very useful in decreasing the duration of loose stools and the frequency. I believe this to be a sound and good idea. The difference between Augmentin DDS and DUO, Augmentin DDS contains 400mg of amoxicillin and 57mg of Clavulonic acid whereas Augmentin DUO contains 200mg of amoxicillin and 28.5 mg of Clavulonic acid. These are the exact same medications except the DDS form is twice the strength, so 2 doses of Augmentin DUO is equal to one dose of Augmentin DDS.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. David Girardi, Internal Medicine Specialist
Regarding the Vizylac and Enterogermina, I has used Probiotics for years in my patients on oral antibiotics. I have found it very useful in decreasing the duration of loose stools and the frequency. I believe this to be a sound and good idea. The difference between Augmentin DDS and DUO, Augmentin DDS contains 400mg of amoxicillin and 57mg of Clavulonic acid whereas Augmentin DUO contains 200mg of amoxicillin and 28.5 mg of Clavulonic acid. These are the exact same medications except the DDS form is twice the strength, so 2 doses of Augmentin DUO is equal to one dose of Augmentin DDS.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. David Girardi, Internal Medicine Specialist
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