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Which antibiotic is better for tonsillitis and pharyngitis, (amoxicillin 500- twice/thrice daily) or (levofloxacin 500/750 -once daily)?
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Amoxyclav 625
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Would like to discuss in details. kindly consult.
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Amoxicillin is better between the two. But we don't decide our antibiotics just by the organ affected. There are other factors based on severity of infection, patient's tolerance to drugs, and laboratory investigations.
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Kindly discuss for your concern
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Neither
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For upper respiratory tract infection like tonsillitis or pharyngitis Amoxicillin plus clavulanic acid 650 mg twice a day is better for 5days
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Amoxyclav 625 twice daily
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Amoxicillin plus clavulanic acid 625 twice daily
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take antacid medication once in a day before augmentin
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Amoxicillin
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Dr. Ankit Jaiswal
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9 yrs exp
Nagpur
Amoxicllin and clavulinic acid
If weight > 40 kg - thrice a day .
If < 40 kg twice a day for adult
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Dr. Rajendra Kumar
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45 yrs exp
Jaipur
Depends upon severity & nature of infection blindly both r nt suggested share pictures
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Dr. Saurabh Tripathi
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Kanpur
amoxyclav 625 thrice daily
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