How much amoxicillin kills chlamydia?

amoxicillin 500 mg orally three times a day for 7 days.

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Can you take amoxicillin 500mg for chlamydia?

The dosage that you will need will vary on a case-by-case basis. But in general, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends taking 500 mg of amoxicillin orally three times per day for seven days to treat certain STDs, including chlamydia.

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Does amoxicillin work on chlamydia?

Your doctor may give you different antibiotics, such as amoxicillin or erythromycin, if you have an allergy or are pregnant or breastfeeding. A longer course of antibiotics may be used if your doctor is concerned about complications of chlamydia.

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Will two 500 mg get rid of chlamydia?

Official answer. A single dose of azithromycin 1 gram orally will cure genital chlamydia according to the CDC Guidelines for Sexually Transmitted Diseases, released in 2015, but still considered current. This is usually taken as four 250mg or two 500mg tablets of azithromycin in a single dose.

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What STD does amoxicillin treat?

Thus a multiple-dose amoxicillin regimen may prove to be a useful alternative to the present-day treatment of chlamydial infections of the urogenital tract.

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What is late stage chlamydia?

Late-stage chlamydia refers to an infection that has spread to other parts of the body. For example, it may have spread to the cervix (cervicitis), testicular tubes (epididymitis), eyes (conjunctivitis), or throat (pharyngitis), causing inflammation and pain.

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Is 500mg of amoxicillin 3 times a day strong?

The usual dose of amoxicillin capsules is 250mg to 500mg, taken 3 times a day. The dose may be lower for children.

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Is it OK to take 500mg of amoxicillin?

For bacterial infections: Adults, teenagers, and children weighing 40 kilograms (kg) or more—250 to 500 milligrams (mg) every 8 hours, or 500 to 875 mg every 12 hours. Children and infants older than 3 months of age weighing less than 40 kg—Dose is based on body weight and must be determined by your doctor.

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Can I take 1000 mg of amoxicillin at once?

The University of California San Francisco recommends the following dosage limits: Suspension: 1,000 mg per dose twice a day (2000 mg in total) Tablets: 1,000 mg per dose (two 500 mg tablets) taken twice a day.

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What is the strongest antibiotic for chlamydia?

For the treatment of chlamydia infection, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends oral administration of either 1 g of azithromycin in a single dose or 100 mg of doxycycline twice daily for 7 days.

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What color is chlamydia discharge?

A chlamydia discharge is often yellow in color and has a strong odor. A symptom that frequently co-occurs with this discharge is painful urination that often has a burning sensation in the genital area.

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Which antibiotic is best for STD?

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From the 2015 Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD) guidelines, the CDC recommends treatment for a gonorrhea-chlamydia coinfection with azithromycin (Zithromax) 1 gram given orally in a single dose, plus ceftriaxone (Rocephin) 250 mg given intramuscularly as first-line therapy.

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What happens if I take 2 amoxicillin 500mg?

There's an increased risk of side effects if you take 2 doses closer together than recommended. Accidentally taking 1 extra dose of your antibiotic is unlikely to cause you any serious harm. But it will increase your chances of getting side effects, such as pain in your stomach, diarrhoea, and feeling or being sick.

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How fast does 500mg amoxicillin work?

Amoxicillin begins to fight your infection soon after you start taking it, and you should start to feel better after about 2 to 3 days. But even if you feel better before your prescription runs out, make sure to keep taking it for as many doses as prescribed. Amoxicillin is widely available as a lower-cost generic.

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Is it better to take amoxicillin 500mg for 5 days or 7 days?

By mouth. 125 mg 3 times a day for 5 days; increased if necessary up to 30 mg/kg 3 times a day. 250 mg 3 times a day for 5 days; increased if necessary up to 30 mg/kg 3 times a day. 500 mg 3 times a day for 5 days; increased if necessary up to 30 mg/kg 3 times a day (max.

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How long should I take amoxicillin 500mg for syphilis?

These guidelines recommend oral amoxicillin or ampicillin with dosing of 1,500 mg/day (i.e., 500 mg 3×/d) for 2–4 weeks for primary syphilis, 4–8 weeks for secondary syphilis, and 8–12 weeks for tertiary or later-stage syphilis in pregnant women.

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What helps amoxicillin work faster?

The sugar technique used by Collins works by waking the bacteria up and making them eat. Sugar brings the bacteria back to life and allows them to take up antibiotics, which in turn, kill the bacteria.

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What is the max amount of amoxicillin per day?

The FDA-approved dosage is 250 mg PO every 8 hours or 500 mg PO every 12 hours for mild to moderate infections and 500 mg PO every 8 hours or 875 mg PO every 12 hours for severe infections. 50 mg/kg/dose (Max: 1,000 mg/dose) PO once daily or 25 mg/kg/dose (Max: 500 mg/dose) PO every 12 hours for 10 days.

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Can you tell how long ago you got chlamydia?

Most people who have chlamydia don't notice any symptoms.

If you do get symptoms, these usually appear between 1 and 3 weeks after having unprotected sex with an infected person. For some people they don't develop until many months later. Sometimes the symptoms can disappear after a few days.

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What the longest you can have chlamydia?

Symptoms can occur within 2-14 days after infection. However, a person may have chlamydia for months, or even years, without knowing it.

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How long until chlamydia is fully gone?

Once you begin antibiotic treatment, it can take one to three weeks for the chlamydia infection to resolve. However, asymptomatic infected people could have chlamydia for years, which may cause other serious complications and spread the infection to others.

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