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   Can amoxicillin be used to treat strep throat?

   • I was taught to avoid using ampicillin or amoxicillin to treat strep throat because acute mononucleosis may be the problem, and that it presents much like a strep throat in the acute phase. When patients with “mono” are given ampicillin or amoxicillin, a generalized red rash often appears.

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   Can A strep throat be treated with antibiotics?

   • Viral sore throats should not be treated with antibiotics. Treatment is usually given for ten days and liquid antibiotics can be given to children who are unable to swallow tablets or capsules. Some patients may benefit from a single shot of penicillin intramuscularly. What are the symptoms of a Strep throat?

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   Is amoxicillin better than penicillin for streptococcal pharyngitis?

   • The American Academy of Pediatrics guidelines suggest that amoxicillin is equally effective and more palatable than penicillin for treating streptococcal pharyngitis.

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2. www.drugs.com › medical-answers › best-antibioticWhat is the best antibiotic to treat strep throat? - Drugs.com

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   Nov 10, 2023 · Medical Answers. What is the best antibiotic to treat strep throat? Medically reviewed by Carmen Pope, BPharm. Last updated on Nov 10, 2023. Official answer. by Drugs.com. Penicillin or amoxicillin are considered the best first-line treatments for Strep throat.

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3. www.aafp.org › pubs › afpDiagnosis and Treatment of Streptococcal Pharyngitis | AAFP

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   Mar 1, 2009 · Penicillin (10 days of oral therapy or one injection of intramuscular benzathine penicillin) is the treatment of choice because of cost, narrow spectrum of activity, and effectiveness....

4. www.mayoclinic.org › diseases-conditions › strepStrep throat - Diagnosis & treatment - Mayo Clinic

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   Nov 30, 2022 · If taken within 48 hours of the onset of the illness, antibiotics reduce the duration and severity of symptoms, as well as the risk of complications and the likelihood that infection will spread to others. With treatment, you or your child should start feeling better in a day or two.

5. www.uptodate.com › contents › treatment-andTreatment and prevention of streptococcal pharyngitis in ...

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   Mar 25, 2024 · GOALS OF TREATMENT. Symptom reduction; Prevention of complications - Suppurative complications - Nonsuppurative complications. Acute rheumatic fever; Other nonsuppurative complications; Prevention of transmission; WHOM TO TREAT; TREATMENT OF INITIAL EPISODES. Antibiotic treatment - Penicillin - Alternatives to penicillin; Adjunctive treatment ...

6. www.cdc.gov › clinical-guidance › strep-throatClinical Guidance for Group A Streptococcal Pharyngitis

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   Mar 1, 2024 · Penicillin or amoxicillin is the antibiotic of choice to treat group A strep pharyngitis. Penicillin V, oral Children : 250 mg twice daily or 3 times daily for 10 days

7. www.webmd.com › oral-health › understanding-strepStrep throat treatment: Home remedies & antibiotics - WebMD

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   May 19, 2024 · Doctors most often prescribe penicillin or amoxicillin to treat strep throat. They are the top choices because they're safer, inexpensive, and they work well on strep bacteria. If you're...

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   Jun 1, 2010 · The American Academy of Pediatrics guidelines suggest that amoxicillin is equally effective and more palatable than penicillin for treating streptococcal pharyngitis.