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How Does Clindamycin Help In The Treatment Of Cellulitis?

After going to my doctor and having a CT scan I found out that I have cellulitis. The doctor prescribed clindamycin. A ten day supply. It did nothing. So I have been waiting for him to contact me to tell me what we need to do next. Have waited 3 days. Now looking for myself. Wondering what this product would do for me. email address is YYYY@YYYY
Fri, 4 Nov 2016
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Hello and welcome to Healthcamagic.
Clindamicin is an antibiotic and it is used for skin infections including cellulitis so this was good choice,however there may be some resistant bacterias causing it so it may not be effective and if there is. I improvement after week,you should switch it to amoxicillin or ciprofloxacin for example.
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How Does Clindamycin Help In The Treatment Of Cellulitis?

Hello and welcome to Healthcamagic. Clindamicin is an antibiotic and it is used for skin infections including cellulitis so this was good choice,however there may be some resistant bacterias causing it so it may not be effective and if there is. I improvement after week,you should switch it to amoxicillin or ciprofloxacin for example. I hope I have answered your query. I wish you a nice day.