My daughter was taken to A&E twice in different hospitals for asthma coughing. The first hospital prescribed Amoxicidin 125mg the another one Amoxicidin 250mg. I don't know which one use, why doctors are like that? which shall I give to her? is strenght really nmake a difference? I am scared and confused, please help.
2007-02-04 04:38:10 · 5 answers · asked by susi 3 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Respiratory Diseases
Are these left over meds from a previous illness? They are the same med just different mg, the higher one stronger of course.
Amoxicillin is used to treat certain infections caused by bacteria, such as pneumonia; bronchitis; gonorrhea; and infections of the ears, nose, throat, urinary tract, and skin. It is also used in combination with other medications to eliminate H. pylori, a bacteria that causes ulcers. Amoxicillin is in a class of medications called penicillin-like antibiotics. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. Antibiotics will not work for colds, flu, and other viral infections.Amoxicillin may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:
upset stomach, vomiting, diarrhea
Some side effects can be serious. The following symptoms are uncommon, but if you experience any of them, call your doctor immediately: severe skin rash, hives, seizures, yellowing of the skin or eyes, unusual bleeding or bruising, pale skin, excessive tiredness, lack of energy
Amoxicillin may cause other side effects. Call your doctor if you have any unusual problems while taking this medication
Amoxicillin comes as a capsule, a tablet, a chewable tablet, a suspension (liquid), and pediatric drops to take by mouth. It is usually taken every 12 hours (twice a day) or every 8 hours (three times a day) with or without food. To help you remember to take amoxicillin, take it around the same time every day. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Take amoxicillin exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor.
Shake the liquid and pediatric drops well before each use to mix the medication evenly. Use the bottle dropper to measure the dose of pediatric drops. The pediatric drops and liquid may be placed on a child's tongue or added to formula, milk, fruit juice, water, ginger ale, or other cold liquid and taken immediately.
The chewable tablets should be crushed or chewed thoroughly before they are swallowed. The tablets and capsules should be swallowed whole and taken with a full glass of water.
Take amoxicillin until you finish the prescription, even if you feel better. Stopping amoxicillin too soon may cause bacteria to become resistant to antibiotics.
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2007-02-04 04:51:49 · answer #1 · answered by freemannichole 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Medications prescribed for children are calculated by the child weight. Not only is the strength of the medication important,but also the daily dosages. The Amoxicidin 125 mg. given 4 times a day,would be equivalent to Amoxicidin 250 mg given 2 times a day.Did the MD at the second hospital increase the dosage because she wasn't getting any better ? The dosages are both appropriate for children,I would clarify the dosage with the 2nd Doctor,and get her started with her antibiotics,so she can get better.Completing her drug regimen will be most important factor in her treatment. Take care. SW RNP
2007-02-04 04:56:05 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Call your daughter's primary care physician, explain the situation and ask his or her advice.
Did the second hospital know about the prescription from the first? If so, they probably upped the dosage because the first probably wasn't working.
Doctors tend to prescribe a lower dosage to start with. Medications can have side effects, so starting with a lower dosage is the starting point. Why use a bazooka if a pea shooter will do the trick?
2007-02-04 04:44:42 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
How often do you take it ? Is the weaker one say 4 times a day and the stronger one say twice a day? Just give the doctor a ring and ask him...as it is for a child, you want to be certain.
2007-02-04 04:55:55 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
depends on the severity of her illness. Why do you have antibiotics laying around anyway? You should have given them to your daughter until they were all gone. Perhaps that is why she is sick again.
2007-02-04 05:21:41 · answer #5 · answered by icunurse85 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋