Amoxicilin

[Sensei]

Hello Everyone, does anyone know or heard of any side effects of Amoxicilin under pressure (at 100 feet +)

Thank in advance

:yea:

 

[BillP]

Howdy Sensei:

Amoxicillin is an antibiotic in the penicillin family. Antibiotics are generally considered safe in diving. The concern is geared more toward whether the condition for which the diver is taking the antibiotic would affect their ability to dive rather than the antibiotic interfering with diving. Of course this assumes the diver has no untoward effects from the medication (like an allergic reaction) even without diving.

You can read a little more about different medications and diving on Scubadoc's site at:

http://www.scuba-doc.com/drugsdiv.htm

HTH,

Bill

The above information is intended for discussion purposes only, and is not meant as specific medical advice for any individual.

 

[Sensei]

Thanks a lot fo ryour response. I actually took my pill and di my dive to 101 feet at Gilboa this morning. I had no problems. I bookmarked the web site you mentioned as well. Appreciate yoru post.

Dive safe,
Gokhan