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Larotid

Larotid

8.6
A brand name for amoxicillin, a medicine that fights bacterial infections
  • noun
  • /ˈlærəˌtɪd/
  • Specialized
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  • The doctor prescribed Larotid to treat her sinus infection.

Examples

  • Children with ear infections are often given Larotid in liquid form.

  • After starting Larotid, his symptoms began to improve within a few days.

  • The doctor prescribed Larotid for her infection.

  • Have you ever taken Larotid for strep throat?

  • The doctor prescribed Larotid to treat her bacterial infection effectively.

  • Children with ear infections often receive Larotid to help them recover quickly.

  • After starting Larotid, his recovery from the infection improved significantly.

Synonyms

amoxicillin
vsLarotid
  • Specialized
6 3.4

A common medicine that kills bacteria to treat many infections

is the trade name for that same antibiotic rather than the general drug
Amoxil
vsLarotid
  • Specialized
4.2

A brand name for a medicine used to treat infections caused by bacteria

is another trade name for the same antibiotic rather than this brand
Trimox
vsLarotid
  • Specialized
4.5

A brand name for amoxicillin, a medicine that treats infections caused by bacteria

is a different trade name for the same drug rather than this brand

Surface Forms

Larotid singular
Larotids plural

Etymology

Larotid is a trade name for the antibiotic amoxicillin, which is a kind of penicillin. A helpful way to remember it is to think of Larotid as a brand you take to fight 'infections', because, like other penicillin drugs, it stops bacteria so you can get better.