cefzil for strep?

Question

the doctor perscribed my cefzil 250mg tablets twice a day for 10 days for strep throat. ive had three doses (last night, this morning, and tonight) and it has had no effect except take away the fever. i still have a sore throat....was this the right medicine to perscribe? anybody take this before and had same effects? another doctor gave me amoxicillin when i had strep before and i felt better after one dose...why?

Answer 1

It's a different medication. It is an antibiotic, that's why you take it for 10 days. I don't think it's as aggressive as amoxil is, but it should still work. Just keep taking it and if it hasn't helped in a few days, call your doctor back and tell them. You may need a tougher antibiotic.