Comparing Amoxicillin vs Ciprodex
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| Amoxicillin | Ciprodex (ciprofloxacin / dexamethasone) |
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Prescription only
Amoxicillin is a penicillin-type antibiotic that may be used to treat infections caused by susceptible bacteria. It is usually well tolerated, but a rash is a common side effect. Prescribed for... View more |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Otitis Externa, Middle Ear Infections. Ciprodex may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Related suggestions Middle Ear Infections (Otitis Media)
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| More about Amoxicillin | More about Ciprodex (ciprofloxacin / dexamethasone) | ||||||||
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Amoxicillin has an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from a total of 361 ratings on Drugs.com. 52% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 31% reported a negative effect. |
Ciprodex has an average rating of 5.6 out of 10 from a total of 100 ratings on Drugs.com. 48% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 41% reported a negative effect. |
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See also: amoxicillin side effects in more detail. |
See also: Ciprodex side effects in more detail. |
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Lower cost generic |
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| Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||
View all amoxicillin prices |
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| Amoxil, Apo-Amoxi |
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| Half Life The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||
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1.7 hours |
N/A |
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| CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | |||||||||
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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| Pregnancy Category | |||||||||
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Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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| Drug Interactions | |||||||||
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A total of 41 drugs are known to interact with amoxicillin:
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No known drug interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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| First Approval Date | |||||||||
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January 18, 1974 |
July 18, 2003 |
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| WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||
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N/A |
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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
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