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Amoxicillin, cephalexin, penicillin, and erythromycin are the antibiotics used for treating strep throat.
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What antibiotic is good for strep throat?
Strep is resistant to antibiotics.
How long does Strep Throat Last and Why?
usually strep throat lasts up to 10 to 14 days, depending on your antibiotic
What is effective at treating strep throat but not at treating the flu?
An antibiotic.
Do Tamiflu cure strep throats?
Tamiflu is an antiviral medication, not an antibiotic. Strep throat is caused by a streptococcal (strep) infection. Strep is a bacteria. An antiviral will have little to no affect on bacteria.
Does strep throat has a treamentst?
Yes, you need to see a doctor and get an antibiotic to treat strep throat to prevent Rheumatic Fever which can cause heart problems.
How can I cure my strep throat today?
Symptoms of strep throat can include a sore throat, swollen lymph nodes, and chills. There are many home remedies for a sore throat, but if you suspect you may have strep throat, you should consult with your doctor. Typically, you will need to be prescribed an antibiotic to dispose of this bacteria.
What milligram and dosage of amoxillin is used to treat strep throat?
Amoxicillin should not be used to treat the strep throat. Tablet penicillin V is used to treat the strep throat.
What can stop strep throat?
Strep throat is a bacterial infection that requires diagnosis by a doctor who takes a swab of the throat to culture the bacteria and identify it. The remedy for strep throat is antibiotic treatment. Symptoms of sore throat can be helped by gargle of warm salt water and sipping warm tea with lemon and honey. But unless diagnosed and treated properly strep throat can be very dangerous.
Will avelox cure strep throat?
Moxifloxacin should not be used for strep throat. Moxifloxacin is higher antibacterial. Strep throat can be treated very easily.
What is a powerful drug that destroys bacteria and it is used to treat strep throat?
One powerful drug used to treat strep throat is penicillin. It is a commonly prescribed antibiotic that works by killing the bacteria causing the infection. Other antibiotics, such as amoxicillin or cephalosporins, may also be used depending on the specific circumstances and patient allergies.
Can you take Levaquin for sinus infection?
Yes, you can take Levaquin for strep. It is not the antibiotic of choice for strep throat. Penicillin or Macrolides are first and second choice, respectively. Levaquin is a strong antibiotic and is a bit much for treating something like strep.
Can Augmentin be used to treat strep throat?
Yes. It can. But this drug should not be used to treat the strep throat. That will favour antibiotic resistance and it will be expensive also. Penicillin is better. NOTE; No person should take any prescription medication without first seeing a doctor. No one should use any other person's medications.
