Comparing Amoxicillin vs Cepacol Sore Throat
Amoxicillin | Cepacol Sore Throat |
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Amoxicillin | Cepacol Sore Throat (benzocaine / menthol) |
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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 |
Over-the-counter
Prescribed for Sore Throat, Tonsillitis/Pharyngitis. Cepacol Sore Throat may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Related suggestions Tonsillitis/Pharyngitis
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Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||||||||||
Amoxicillin has an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from a total of 363 ratings on Drugs.com. 52% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 31% reported a negative effect. |
Cepacol Sore Throat has an average rating of 10.0 out of 10 from a total of 1 ratings on Drugs.com. 100% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 0% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | |||||||||||||||||
See also: amoxicillin side effects in more detail. |
See also: Cepacol Sore Throat side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | |||||||||||||||||
Lower cost generic |
N/A |
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Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||||||||||
View all amoxicillin prices |
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Dosage Forms Available | |||||||||||||||||
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Brand Names | |||||||||||||||||
Amoxil, Apo-Amoxi | Other benzocaine / menthol brands include: Cepacol Extra Strength Sore Throat, Cepacol Instamax, Cepacol Sensations Cooling, Cepacol Sore Throat with Pain Relief, Chloraseptic Max Sore Throat Lozenges, Chloraseptic Sore Throat Lozenges, Chloraseptic Warming Sore Throat Lozenges, Dermoplast Pain Relieving, Mucinex InstaSoothe Sore Throat + Pain Relief, Sting-Kill, VapoCOOL Sore Throat, Vicks Formula 44 Custom Care Sore Throat Lozenges, Vicks VapoCOOL Severe, Vicks VapoCOOL Sore Throat View more | ||||||||||||||||
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. | |||||||||||||||||
1.7 hours |
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CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | |||||||||||||||||
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 | |||||||||||||||||
Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category N
Not classified
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Drug Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
A total of 41 drugs are known to interact with amoxicillin:
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A total of 46 drugs are known to interact with Cepacol Sore Throat:
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
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 | |||||||||||||||||
January 18, 1974 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||||||||||
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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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