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Antibiotics for Strep Throat
| Generic Name | Brand Name |
|---|---|
| amoxicillin | |
| cephalexin | Keflex (prescription) |
| erythromycin | |
| penicillin |
Penicillin is often the first choice of antibiotic for strep throat unless you are allergic to it.
Most antibiotics are taken for 10 days. Or a single shot of penicillin may be given. The shot does not help you get better any faster than other types of penicillin.
| By: | Healthwise Staff | Last Revised: May 9, 2011 |
| Medical Review: | Sarah Marshall, MD - Family Medicine Donald R. Mintz, MD - Otolaryngology | |
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