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Redness And Swollen Areas Due To Mosquito Bites, Painful While Touched. Can Cephalexin Be Taken?
Hello! My name is Vladimir ! I was in the wood .and have been bitten by mosquitos .t pleases of bites were very red and after 10 days still not hilled .I scratched one yesterday and today I see big swollen area around it 2-3 incs. When I place finger on this area it hurts.I understand I have to go to the doctor ,but I don't have insurance.. May be I will take antibiotics. I have Cephalexin 500mg.
Fri, 26 Jul 2013
Hi,
You can take Cephalaxin antibiotic as there is likely of having infection.
Take anti-histamin like Cetrizine or Levo-cetrizine for 3-5 days.
Apply some moisturizing cream over the part.
Ok and take care.
You can take Cephalaxin antibiotic as there is likely of having infection.
Take anti-histamin like Cetrizine or Levo-cetrizine for 3-5 days.
Apply some moisturizing cream over the part.
Ok and take care.
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