Amoxicillin and Cefaclor are antibiotics that can be used for cough and phlegm caused by sensitive bacterial infections. However, cough and phlegm caused by bacterial infections are usually yellow phlegm, so coughing and white phlegm do not necessarily require amoxicillin or cefaclor. It is necessary to find the cause of cough and white sputum and treat the cause in order to relieve the symptoms.
Cough and white sputum can be seen in bronchitis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, asthma, etc. Antibiotics are not recommended when there is no bacterial infection, and the cause of the cough and sputum (e.g., Ambroxol, etc.), antihistamines (e.g., loratadine), and glucocorticosteroids by inhalation (e.g., budesonide) should be given to relieve the cough and white sputum.
Amoxicillin is a broad-spectrum antibiotic of the semisynthetic penicillin class, and cefaclor belongs to the cephalosporin class of antibiotics, both of which are indicated for illnesses caused by sensitive bacteria. Normally, coughing sputum caused by bacteria is yellow sputum. If the sputum is white, there is no basis for bacterial infection, and antibiotics are usually not needed.
In addition, coughing up white sputum can also be seen in other systemic diseases such as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and chronic pharyngitis. If the symptoms do not improve or worsen, it is recommended to consult a doctor, complete the examination, determine the cause of the disease and follow the doctor’s instructions for treatment.