<human>: Hi, my son has Epididimitis and had one course over 7 days of antibiotics from the hospital after a urine test. After a week following the hospital tablets the Epididimitis seems to have returned his local Doctor gave him a 7-day course of Co-amoxiclav 3 times a day (500/125 mg).I am not sure whether he has the right treatment? Also he does seem to get some stomach pain after taking them and he needs to take a Rennie. Is this safe? He is anxious over most things and always wants proof that it is safe to take or mix different tablets. Thank you for your help.
<bot>: Hi, Ronnie is an antacid and contains calcium carbonate and magnesium carbonate which may interfere with absorption of Co-amoxiclav, as Ca2+ and Mg2+ are multiagent cations (charge greater than 1). Hence, to be taken at least an hour gap. Pantoprazole oral is a better antacid, to be taken before food. Co-amoxiclav or Amoxicillin/Clavulanate may cause GI side effects like abdominal pain or cramps, diarrhea etc. Treatment of Acute epididymitis/epididymo-orchitis includes antibiotics (commonly covering streptococcus e.g.amoxicillin/Clavulanate). Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. 