how long should it take for abx to work?

kat.in.the.hat

esp amoxicillian?

Eliza got her first dose Monday night and twice daily since then.  She was acting like she's feeling better, but today she's been acting like she's feeling sick again.  Just trying to decide if I should take her to the pedi tonight or wait for Sat hours.

 

lilbitnmag

From my understanding 36 hours for the antibiotic to begin working.

TexasPaige

We typically see a good result by about the third or fourth dose (taken three times a day).

I'm so sorry she's feeling crummy again. 

SigmundsGirl

My FIL is a doctor and he was by the 5th dose. After 7 doses and Evan was still acting like his ears were bothering him we went back to the Pedi. That antibiotic just didn't work for him, so they gave him a new Rx.

Sorry she still doesn't feel well. I hope you can find an antibiotic that will work for her.

alliwalton

Ours took about 48 hours of full days worth of doses....we just got an augmentin rx for the weekend in case her ears get bad over the weekend...I hope she feels better, watch out for a diaper rash.  Amoxicillan gave DD a horrible rash the first 48 hours.  It did clear up after a night of Destin.

southernndolll

It really depends. How long did they tell you to give it to her for? It's usually 10 days and I recommend giving it to her for at least 7 days, if not all 10. 

nital

southernndolll:

It really depends. How long did they tell you to give it to her for? It's usually 10 days and I recommend giving it to her for at least 7 days, if not all 10. 

ALWAYS give the entire dose, not giving the entire dose of antibiotics is a good way to breed antibiotic resistant bacteria. 

as far as how long it takes to feel better, it depends on the bacteria, but usually 24-48 hours.