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Suggest Antibiotics After Stitching Up A Wound
Question: I am stictching up a wound, what type of antibiotics should i take to prevent any infection that may have been caused my possible uncleanliness?
Brief Answer:
No need to take any antibiotic.
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thank you for the query.
Generaly stitched wound is a closed wound. So there is no need to take or use any antibiotic at all.
We use antibiotic only when the wound is dirty (like a dog bite wound).
Hope this helps.
Regards.
No need to take any antibiotic.
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thank you for the query.
Generaly stitched wound is a closed wound. So there is no need to take or use any antibiotic at all.
We use antibiotic only when the wound is dirty (like a dog bite wound).
Hope this helps.
Regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
It is already hurting and getting red, i need to take something as a precaution. Please advise what antibiotic. Thank you
Brief Answer:
Clarithromycin.
Detailed Answer:
If its infected Clarithromycin 300mg three timesca day would be fine.
Clarithromycin.
Detailed Answer:
If its infected Clarithromycin 300mg three timesca day would be fine.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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