Can I drink alcohol after taking an amoxicillin capsule?

You should not drink alcohol after taking one amoxicillin capsule. Amoxicillin is a relatively commonly used antibiotic of the penicillin group, which is mainly aimed at anti-infective treatment of infections with sensitive bacteria. As alcohol has an irritating effect on the throat and trachea, drinking alcohol can lead to worsening symptoms of coughing and phlegm, which in turn slows down the healing of the disease. Alcohol is a drug enzyme inhibitor and can inhibit the metabolism of amoxicillin if the patient takes amoxicillin and then drinks alcohol. Alcohol will also accelerate or delay the action of some drugs in the body, so that the original pharmacological effect of the play of certain restrictions, thereby increasing the probability of adverse drug reactions. Amoxicillin is best not to drink alcohol during oral medication, and patients are advised to seek prompt medical attention for standardized treatment when discomfort occurs. It is recommended that you do not drink alcohol while taking all antibiotics.