Antibiotic Dosages

AMOXICILLIN

250 – 500 mg 3 times daily, usually 10 to 14 days

 

Amoxicillin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.  Amoxicillin is a penicillin-type antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria.

 

This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Unnecessary use or misuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness.

 

Take this medication by mouth with or without food.  Drink plenty of fluids while using this medication.  Antibiotics work best when the amount of medicine in your body is kept at a constant level. Therefore, take this drug at evenly spaced intervals. To help you remember, take it at the same times each day.

 

Continue to take this medication until the full prescribed amount is finished, even if symptoms disappear after a few days. Stopping the medication too early may allow bacteria to continue to grow, which may result in a return of the infection.

 

Amoxicillin is used to treat the following:

 

·         Strep Throat

·         Tonsillitis

·         Ear Infection

·         Sinus Infection

·         Pneumonia

·         Bronchitis

·         Lower Respiratory Tract Infection

·         Ulcer of Duodenum

·         Peptic Ulcer

·         Infection of Genitals

·         Urinary Tract Infection

·         Skin Infection

·         Yeast Infection

·         Mouth & Tooth Infection

·         Typhoid Fever

·         Lyme Disease

·         Treatment to Prevent Bacterial Infection of a Heart Valve (i.e. someone with a heart murmer takes Amoxicillin prior to dental work)

 

 

AMPICILLIN

250 – 500 mg 3 times daily, usually 7 to 10 days

Ampicillin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. It is a penicillin-type antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria.

This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for viral infections (e.g., common cold, flu). Unnecessary use or overuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness.

Take this medication  on an empty stomach (1 hour before or 2 hours after a meal) with a full glass of water. Drink plenty of fluids while using this medication.  Antibiotics work best when the amount of medicine in your body is kept at a constant level. Therefore, take this drug at evenly spaced intervals.

Continue to take this medication until the full-prescribed amount is finished even if symptoms disappear after a few days. Stopping the medication too early may allow bacteria to continue to grow, which may result in a relapse of the infection.

Ampicillin is used to treat the following:

 

• Strep Throat
• Food Poisoning caused by Salmonella Bacteria
• Ear Infection
• Sinus Infection
• Pneumonia
• Bronchitis
• Urinary Tract Infection
• Skin Infection
• Typhoid Fever
• Intestinal Infection
• Yeast Infection
• Mouth & Tooth Infection
• Treatment to Prevent Bacterial Infection of a Heart Valve (i.e. someone with a heart murmer takes Ampicillin prior to dental work)

 

CEPHALEXIN (Brand Name:  Keflex)

250 – 500 mg 3 times daily, usually 7 to 21 days

Cephalexin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. This medication is known as a cephalosporin antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria.

This medication will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Unnecessary use or misuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness.

Take this medication with or without food.  Antibiotics work best when the amount of medicine in your body is kept at a constant level. Therefore, take this drug at evenly spaced intervals.

Continue to take this medication until the full prescribed amount is finished, even if symptoms disappear after a few days. Stopping the medication too early may allow bacteria to continue to grow, which may result in a return of the infection.

Cephalexin is used to treat the following:

 

• Strep Throat
• Tonsillitis
• Ear Infection
• Sinus Infection
• Pneumonia
• Urinary Tract Infection
• Infection of the Prostate Gland
• Skin Infection
• Infection of a Joint
• Infection of Bone
• Yeast Infection
• Mouth & Tooth Infection
• Bacterial Infection of Breast
• Diabetic with Foot Infection
• Treatment to Prevent Bacterial Infection of a Heart Valve (i.e. someone with a heart murmer takes Ampicillin prior to dental work)

 

CIPROFLOXACIN (Brand Name:  Cipro)

250 – 500 mg 2 times daily, usually 7 to 10 days

Ciprofloxacin is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections. This medication belongs to a class of drugs called quinolone antibiotics. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria.

This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for viral infections (e.g., common cold, flu). Unnecessary use or overuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased

This medication may be taken with or without food.  Drink plenty of fluids while taking this medication.

Take this medication at least 2 hours before or 6 hours after taking other products that may bind to it, decreasing its effectiveness. Some examples include: quinapril, vitamins/minerals (including iron and zinc supplements), and products containing magnesium, aluminum, or calcium (such as antacids, didanosine solution, calcium supplements).

Calcium-rich foods, including dairy products (such as milk, yogurt) or calcium-enriched juice, can also decrease the effect of this medication. Take this medication at least 2 hours before or 6 hours after eating calcium-rich foods, unless you are eating these foods as part of a larger meal that contains other (non-calcium-rich) foods. These other foods decrease the calcium binding effect.

Antibiotics work best when the amount of medicine in your body is kept at a constant level. It is important not to miss a dose. To help you remember and to keep the drug at a constant level, take it at the same times every day.

Continue to take this medication until the full prescribed amount is finished, even if symptoms disappear after a few days. Stopping the medication too early may allow bacteria to continue to grow, which may result in a return of the infection.

 

Ciprofloxacin is used to treat the following:

 

• Inflammation of the Bladder
• Typhoid Fever
• Intestinal Infection
• Infectious Diarrhea
• Treatment to prevent Anthrax following exposure to the disease
• Gonorrhea
• Highly Infectious Venereal or Sexually Transmitted Ulcer
• Sinus Infection
• Pneumonia
• Bronchitis
• Lower Respiratory Tract Infection
• Peritonitis
• Abdominal Infection (abscess, etc.)
• Kidney Infection
• Bladder Infection
• Urinary Tract Infection
• Infection of the Prostate Gland
• Skin Infection
• Joint Infection
• Bone Infection
• Anthrax
• Diverticulitis
• Diabetic Foot Infection
• Yeast Infection
• Mouth & Tooth Infection
• Treatment to Prevent Bacterial Infection of a Heart Valve (i.e. someone with a heart murmer takes Ampicillin prior to dental work)

 

DOXYCYCLINE HYCLATE

100 mg 2 times daily, usually 7 to 10 days

Doxycycline Hyclate is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections, including those that cause acne. This medication is also used to prevent malaria.   This medication may also be used to treat rosacea.  This medication is known as a tetracycline antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria.

This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Unnecessary use or misuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness.

This medication is best taken by mouth on an empty stomach, at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after a mealr. Take this medication with a full glass of water. If stomach upset occurs, taking it with food or milk may help. However, doxycycline may not work as well if you take it with food or milk.  Do not lie down for 10 minutes after taking this medication.

Take this medication 2 to 3 hours before or after taking any products containing aluminum, calcium, iron, magnesium, zinc, or bismuth subsalicylate. Some examples include antacids, certain forms of didanosine (chewable/dispersible buffered tablets or pediatric oral solution), quinapril, vitamins/minerals, dairy products (such as milk, yogurt), and calcium-enriched juice. These products bind with doxycycline, preventing your body from fully absorbing the drug.

Antibiotics work best when the amount of medicine in your body is kept at a constant level. Therefore, take this drug at evenly spaced intervals.

Continue to take this medication until the full prescribed amount is finished, even if symptoms disappear after a few days. Stopping the medication too early may allow bacteria to continue to grow, which may result in a return of the infection.

Doxycycline Hyclate is used to treat the following:

·         Inflammation Around the Teeth

·         Infection due to Deer Fly, Flea & Tick Bites

·         Skin Infection

·         Pneumonia

·         Stomach or Intestinal Infection

·         Treatment to Prevent Anthrax following Exposure to Disease

·         Brucella

·         Listeria

·         Actinomyces

·         Chlamydia

·         Conjunctivitis

·         Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever

·         Mediterranean Spotted Fever

·         Infectious Disease with Relapsing Attacks of High Fever

·         Syphilis

·         Gonorrhea

·         Highly Infectious Venereal or Sexually Transmitted Ulcer

·         Chronic Slow Progressing Ulcerative Granulomatous Disease

·         Skin Infection

·         Sinus Irritation and Congestion

·         Bronchitis

·         Urinary Tract Infection

·         Skin Infection

·         Acne

·         Rosacea

·         Traveler's Diarrhea

·         Plague

·         Malaria

·         Lyme Disease

·         Dilation of the Blood Vessels of the Eye

·         Inflammation of the Gums and Mouth

·         Small and Large Intestine Inflammation

·         Infection of Part of a Testicle

·         Sexual Transmitted Disease

PENICILLIN

250 – 500 mg 3 times daily, usually 14 days

Penicillin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria.

This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for viral infections (e.g., common cold, flu). Unnecessary use or overuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness.

Take this medication  on an empty stomach (1 hour before or 2 hours after a meal) with a full glass of water. Drink plenty of fluids while using this medication.  Antibiotics work best when the amount of medicine in your body is kept at a constant level. Therefore, take this drug at evenly spaced intervals.

Continue to take this medication until the full-prescribed amount is finished even if symptoms disappear after a few days. Stopping the medication too early may allow bacteria to continue to grow, which may result in a relapse of the infection.

Penicillin is used to treat the following:

 

• Urinary Tract Infections
• Septicemia
• Meningitis
• Abdominal infection
• Gonorrhea
• Syphilis
• Pneumonia
• Respiratory Infection
• Skin and Soft Tissue Infections
• Scarlet Fever
• Red Lesions of Skin
• Trench Mouth
• Infection Prevention from Tooth Extraction
• Ear Infection
• Rheumatic Fever Prevention
• Infection of the Nose, Throat or Sinus
• Upper Respiratory Infection

 

SULFAMETHOXAZOLE AND TRIMETHOPRIM (Brand Name:  Bactrim)

One or Two tablets 2 times daily, usually 10-21 days

 

This medication is a combination of two antibiotics: sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim. It is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections (such as middle ear, urine, respiratory, and intestinal infections). It is also used to prevent and treat a certain type of pneumonia (pneumocystis-type).

This medication should not be used in children less than 2 months of age due to the risk of serious side effects.

This medication treats only certain types of infections. It will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Unnecessary use or misuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness.

Take this medication with a full glass of water. If stomach upset occurs, take with food or milk. Drink plenty of fluids while taking this medication to lower the unlikely risk of kidney stones forming.

Antibiotics work best when the amount of medicine in your body is kept at a constant level. Therefore, take this drug at evenly spaced intervals.

Continue to take this medication until the full prescribed amount is finished, even if symptoms disappear after a few days. Stopping it too early may allow bacteria to continue to grow, which may result in a relapse of the infection.

Sulfamethoxazole and Trimethoprim is used to treat the following:

 

• Intestinal Infection
• Pneumonia
• PCP Prophylaxis
• Ear Infection
• Bronchitis
• Urinary Tract Infection
• Typhoid Fever
• Infection due to Salmonella
• Brucella Bacteria
• Listeria Monocytogene
• Whooping Cough
• Nocardia
• Whipple's Disease
• Chlamydia
• Highly Infectious Venereal or Sexually Transmitted Ulcer
• Chronic Skin Disease caused by a Fungus
• Prevention of Toxoplasmosis
• AIDS with Toxoplasmosis
• Sinus Irritation and Congestion
• Diverticulitis
• Inflammation of the Prostate Gland
• Skin Infection
• Diabetic Foot Infection
• Infection of Bone
• Prevention of Plague Following Exposure to Plague