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Is Flucloxacillin Effective In Treatment Of Infected Toe Nail ?

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Posted on Mon, 9 Mar 2015
Question: Is flucloxacillin good for a badly
infected toe nail .
The flucloxacillin is in date , 6/2014 , but I cannot remember whether these pills were prescribed for in growing toe nail or a tooth infection ?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Ivan Romich (25 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
i dont think it was prescribed for ingrownail

Detailed Answer:
Hi and welcome.
First,antibiotics has limited role in ingrown nail management. It should be used in mild cases and any progression should be treated surgically. Fluxoxaciline can be prescribed for certain skin infections but it is not typically used for ingrown nail so I wouldn't take it. You need amoxicillinplus clavluanic acid if you ask me. Wish you good health.
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Is Flucloxacillin Effective In Treatment Of Infected Toe Nail ?

Brief Answer: i dont think it was prescribed for ingrownail Detailed Answer: Hi and welcome. First,antibiotics has limited role in ingrown nail management. It should be used in mild cases and any progression should be treated surgically. Fluxoxaciline can be prescribed for certain skin infections but it is not typically used for ingrown nail so I wouldn't take it. You need amoxicillinplus clavluanic acid if you ask me. Wish you good health.