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Expert: Dr. Ravindra Bhaskar Ghooi - 5/14/2009


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I would like to know if amoxicillan and amox tr-k cl 875 are the same thing. If I can take amoxicillan can I take the amox tr

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Hi Kathy,
Amoxiccilin contains plain amoxicillin, while Amox Tr-K Cl is amoxicillin plus clavulanic acid. Clavulanic acid protects amoxicillin from baterial degradation making it more effective. Amoxicillin is used generally for simple infections while amox trk-cl is used for more serious and resistant infections.
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