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Infectious Illnesses
Question #21367
219 days ago
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I took 4 amoxicillin pills on my own but didn't need them

Mihailo

I had a cold and because my throat hurt so bad I took 4 (so far) amoxicillin pills (500mg every 8 hours). My question is: Should I continue taking the rest (4 pills left) or continue using them even if I don't have a bacterial infection?

Age: 25
Chronic illnesses: Celiac desease
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Amoxicillin
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Hello,

No. Do not continue amoxicillin if you don’t have a confirmed bacterial infection. You can stop now.

Continuing unnecessarily increases risk of side effects (diarrhea, rash, yeast infection) and antibiotic resistance.

You don’t need to “finish” it if it wasn’t indicated in the first place.

🛑Do saline gargle Or Betadine gargle Tab Montek LC 0-0-1 Paracetamol 6 hourly for pain relief

Thank you!

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For tonsillitis Amoxicillin with potassium clavulanate 625 is taken three times daily for 5 days.

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Hello dear See ideally so much dose should not be taken especially if no infection is there. Also you have celiac disease so probably the medication would have irritated your system. I suggest you to just perform warm saline rinses 6 hourly along with steam That is sufficient enough Donot take medication as per my clinical experience Regards

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Amoxicillin is an antibiotic and is specifically effective against bacterial infections, so it wouldn’t particularly help a cold, which is a viral infection. Taking antibiotics when they’re not needed contributes to antibiotic resistance, which makes future bacterial infections harder to treat. Since you started taking them thinking it might help and there are only 4 pills left, you shouldn’t continue taking the rest. Stopping an incomplete course won’t address a viral issue, and continuing it unnecessarily doesn’t change the viral infection’s outcome. It’s important to appreciate that the more antibiotics are taken without need, the less effective they can become over time. For future instances, it’s usually best to let the body handle viral infections like the common cold or discuss with a doctor before starting antibiotics. If symptoms persist, become more severe, or you start experiencing new symptoms such as persistent high fever, shortness of breath, or worsening throat pain, consulting with a healthcare provider is advised. These new or worsening conditions might need specific attention to rule out a bacterial component to your illness or manage any complication. In general, for colds, focus on rest, hydration, and over-the-counter medications like acetaminophen or ibuprofen to manage symptoms. Keeping your airways moist using a humidifier, and staying hydrated helps thin mucus and ease throat discomfort.

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