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Is Amoxicillin Sufficient For The Light Scratch By A Dog?

this morning I was lightly scratched by a dog jumping at my local shelter, all the dogs have received rabies vaccine, the vet cleaned the small wound in my armmok with antibiotic solution and injected, or seemed like a small injection of some liquid, not sure what that was, also gave me 5 day course of Amoksosilin is this sufficent treatment?
Mon, 1 Jun 2015
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Welcome and thanks for consulting me. I have carefully worked through your case, and realize your health worries. Being your physician, I assure you not to worry as your health issues may resolve soon.
Yes, I think it's sufficient as far as antibiotic prophylaxis is concerned. But add Tablet Ibuprofen 600mg 3 times a day per oral for 3 days too.

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DR. HANIF
PHILADELPHIA-PA, USA
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Is Amoxicillin Sufficient For The Light Scratch By A Dog?

Hi dear! Welcome and thanks for consulting me. I have carefully worked through your case, and realize your health worries. Being your physician, I assure you not to worry as your health issues may resolve soon. Yes, I think it s sufficient as far as antibiotic prophylaxis is concerned. But add Tablet Ibuprofen 600mg 3 times a day per oral for 3 days too. May you get very well soon and have a wonderful time ahead. Please don t forget to give your valuable feedback and five star ranking, so that I may be in a better position to help you in future too. Go to my profile to write a Review regarding your experience with me here at my Virtual clinic. In future, you may also Ask me a question directly from my profile for better and prompt assistance. Regards! Your Physician DR. HANIF PHILADELPHIA-PA, USA