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Suggest Treatment For Infection Of Toenail

Hi I have been prescribed 500mg of Flucloaxacillin to take four times a day for a week for an infection in my toenail. I am taking Microgynon and from research it says I should run two packs together but I really do not want to do this. I have started the antibiotics today and have 8 pills left. Do I really have to do this even if I take extra precaution?
Mon, 20 Jul 2015
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Dr. Hanif warmly welcomes you!

Thanks for consulting at my virtual clinic. I have carefully worked through your case, and can well realize your health worries. Being your physician, I want to assure, I will take care all of your medical concerns.

Yes you need to do it. It is highly needed because toenail infections are difficult to heal. It is highly needed to take proper treatment regimen and you are going in the right direction. Please complete the course of medicines and you will get very well soon.


If you feel the aforementioned treatment isn't working any more for you, please get yourself checked from a Podiatrist. He is trained to treat such cases. Avoid making the wound dirty. Keep the area clean and use pyodine for wound care.

Hope I answered all of your questions. In future, if you need further, detailed and quick assistance on any health issue, feel free to ask me a question by writing my name as a reference in the start of your question. I will get back to you right away. Have a wonderful time ahead.


Regards!
DR. MUHAMMAD HANIF
USA
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Suggest Treatment For Infection Of Toenail

Dr. Hanif warmly welcomes you! Thanks for consulting at my virtual clinic. I have carefully worked through your case, and can well realize your health worries. Being your physician, I want to assure, I will take care all of your medical concerns. Yes you need to do it. It is highly needed because toenail infections are difficult to heal. It is highly needed to take proper treatment regimen and you are going in the right direction. Please complete the course of medicines and you will get very well soon. If you feel the aforementioned treatment isn t working any more for you, please get yourself checked from a Podiatrist. He is trained to treat such cases. Avoid making the wound dirty. Keep the area clean and use pyodine for wound care. Hope I answered all of your questions. In future, if you need further, detailed and quick assistance on any health issue, feel free to ask me a question by writing my name as a reference in the start of your question. I will get back to you right away. Have a wonderful time ahead. Regards! DR. MUHAMMAD HANIF USA