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Which Multivitamin Should I Take Along With Amoxicillin?

Im 18 years old, male and am taking amoxicillin capsules for throat infection. Ive been told that its important to take a multivitamin along with this as this antibiotic kills useful bacteria as well. which multivitamin should i take? currently im taking cobadex czs
Fri, 13 Dec 2013
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Hi!
Thanks for query

It is not multi vitamin that should be taken with amoxacillin but it is lactobacilli.

Amox kills intestinal bacteria and cause diarrhea hence it should be taken with lactobacilli oral supplement.

Thank you.
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Which Multivitamin Should I Take Along With Amoxicillin?

Hi! Thanks for query It is not multi vitamin that should be taken with amoxacillin but it is lactobacilli. Amox kills intestinal bacteria and cause diarrhea hence it should be taken with lactobacilli oral supplement. Thank you.