Can I Take Amoxicillin and Ibuprofen at the Same Time?
Taking medication is not a trivial thing and drugs should always be prescribed by a doctor. It is very important to check the possible adverse effects of the medication beforehand and take it always in the correct forms. Similarly, if we take different medications at the same time it is important to ensure that they are suitable to use together. That is why we should consult our doctor and pharmacist as well as reading the leaflet in the pack.
Taking amoxicillin for a digestive problem while you also have a headache can be pretty common so, in fact, the short answer is yes, you can take both at the same time. However, to answer your question more specifically and to know the ins and outs, at oneHOWTO we want to help you out and explain if you can take amoxicillin and ibuprofen at the same time.
Steps to follow:
First of all, you should know what each of these medications are used for:
- Amoxicillin is an antibiotic and is used, therefore, to treat infections caused by bacteria. It is a drug that comes from penicillin and used for many conditions and diseases. You can learn about its side effects here.
- Ibuprofen is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory that is commonly used to relieve minor pains - headache, period pain, dental pain, postoperative... - or to treat fever, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis and other illnesses.
Therefore, we can see that these are two very different medications and are used to fight different conditions and health problems. That is why it is possible to take amoxicillin and ibuprofen at the same time as long as they has been prescribed by a doctor or specialist and never through self-medication. If you don't want to take so many drugs at the same time, take a look at the natural alternatives for amoxicillin to combine them with ibuprofen.
Still, remember that besides killing bacteria that have made us ill, antibiotics damage the intestinal bacterial flora in our body and, therefore, weaken our defenses. This is why we have to take special care and protect our immune system from weakening. This and many other reasons are why it is important to never abuse of antibiotics. In the article the downside of antibiotics, you will find out a lot more on the subject.
Similarly, we need to protect the stomach and the rest of the digestive system so that it is not harmed by taking this medication. Taking proton-pump inhibitors such as Omeprazole or its natural alternatives beforehand will help prevent these problems caused by taking Amoxicillin and Ibuprofen.
In case you still have any questions or want to ask about your specific case, see your doctor for more information about taking Ibuprofen and Amoxicillin at the same time.
And, consult our article natural alternatives to Ibuprofen to consider other more natural options of pain relief.
This article is merely informative, oneHOWTO does not have the authority to prescribe any medical treatments or create a diagnosis. We invite you to visit your doctor if you have any type of condition or pain.
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Tips
- Always consult your doctor or pharmacist before combining different types of medication. Both medicines have contraindications, so if you have conditions that may pose a risk, it's important to warn your doctor you are taking both in order to prevent possible counteractions.
