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Is this medicine generic?

2021-09-22 01:24:23
Hello Doctor I have a query. I took this medicine and ate it. Doctor wrote amoxy 500 and the pharmacist gave me this. Can you please tell is this medicine ethical?
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Answered2021-09-22 04:47:57

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Answered2021-09-22 01:37:59

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Yes it’s ethical. It’s unethical to give antibiotics when not necessary.
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Answered2021-09-23 11:45:12

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Yes, same. It is better to take a fixed dose combination of Amoxicillin (500mg) & Clavulanate (125mg), also known as Co-amoxiclav 625.

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