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Throat ulcers after antibiotics
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Throat ulcers after antibiotics
by floridamike, May 25, 2004 12:00AM
I was diagnosed with sinus infection and put on AugmentinXR-1000-62.5, 2 tabs twice a day. After second day severe throat ulcers appeared. Could the antibiotic cause these? If so what can I do for them since I need to stay on meds for another 7 days? And why such a mega dose antibiotic? I've been treated for sinus infection before with amoxicillin 250mg 4 times per day. I'm new to Florida. Are sinus infections harder to treat here then Western PA?
Doctor's Answer
by National Jewish, Jun 03, 2004 12:00AM
, Jun 03, 2004 12:00AM
Please let your doctor know about your severe throat ulcers. This could be a side effect of the Augmentin® (amoxicillin and clavulanate). Your doctor may have you switch to another antibiotic. Augmentin® (amoxicillin and clavulanate) is a good medicine for a sinus infection. Sometimes it helps more than amoxicillin, especially when the sinus infection is recurrent.
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