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  5. I have swollen tonsils with white spots in my throat, and taking novamax 500 for two nights hasn't helped; should I stop taking it and switch to Azithromycin (Azithral 500) for three days, and is Augmentin 625 Duo or Azithral 500 better for treating this throat infection?

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I have swollen tonsils with white spots in my throat, and taking novamax 500 for two nights hasn't helped; should I stop taking it and switch to Azithromycin (Azithral 500) for three days, and is Augmentin 625 Duo or Azithral 500 better for treating this throat infection?

Asked by Male, 31 · 2 days ago

Do not stop your amoxicillin (Novamax 500) or switch medications on your own, as changing antibiotics prematurely can lead to drug resistance. Two days is often too short to see a full recovery. Amoxicillin/clavulanate (Augmentin 625 Duo) and azithromycin (Azithral 500) work differently; which one is 'better' depends entirely on the specific germ causing your infection. White spots can also be viral, which antibiotics cannot cure. I highly recommend consulting your doctor before making any changes. They can examine your throat and safely prescribe the correct treatment.
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I have swollen tonsils with white spots in my throat, and taking novamax 500 for two nights hasn't helped; should I stop taking it and switch to Azithromycin (Azithral 500) for three days, and is Augmentin 625 Duo or Azithral 500 better for treating this throat infection?

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