I am suffering from common cold. And taking amoxicillin. Should I take amox 500 mg 3 times daily for 3 days .or 5 days please tell thanks.

Dr. G.R. AgrawalHomeopathy Doctor35yrs exp

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Hi, Lybrate user, apart from medication ,you need to opt the underlying natural norms to overcome your� stress to ease cold and cough with wheezing. ?drink lukewarm water. ? gargle with hot saline water, thrice. ? inhale steam, twice. ? avoid, junkfood, cold intake, alcohol, nicotine ,dust and smoke. �?your, diet be easily digestible on time to checkgastric disorder that triggers breathing disorder. ? go for meditation to nourish your body to clear your air passage to ease wheezing and breathing discomfort. ? tk, homoeopathic medicines: �@ natrum mur 200-5 drops, dly. �tk, care. 

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Dr. Ramen KarmakarGeneral Physician6yrs exp

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Take at least for 5 days.  

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You should take it for 5 days.  

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Dr. Veda Samhitha N SGeneral Physician4yrs exp

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Common cold doesn’t need amoxicillin. If relief is needed, take cetrizine or fexofenadine tablet. Do not use antibiotics for just common cold and for self treatment. There is a saying that whether you take medication or not, common cold subsided within 1 week.  

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