What is the best prophylactic antibiotic for traveling on a cruise in Mexico? ... View answer

[Hello!! Are you live and am I able to ask a question now? A guy I've had sex with called me and shared that he had epipididymitis. We did not have anal sex but did have oral sex . I am not showing any symptoms. Should I... View answer

So, I have a bad cold -- coughing, stuffy nose, sore throat -- Dr put me on an antibiotic (I think as a prophylactic to pneumonia .) very uncomfortable -- can't fall asleep notwithstanding taking ... View answer

I know UTIs can cause mental confusion in elderly. Went through that with my mother. Low dose prophylactic antibiotic took care of it. My mother in law (age 86) has had 3 instances of brief speech loss in ... View answer

I have been taking prophylactic nitrofurantoin for 15 years for chronic UTI's. Recently my ... starting only 4 weeks ago. My question .... is there any other antibiotic that can be used as a ... View answer

My Consultant wants to do prophylactic removal of both ovaries and tubes. There is no cancer indication. I prefer not to have both removed. What...My Consultant wants to do prophylactic removal of both ... View answer

prophylactic antibiotic cefepime and Udiliv for a long time. her LFT is deranged and her liver is enlarged and firm. Could you please tell me how long we should give udiliv and antibiotic and wheather... View answer

I am a 47 yr old male and I have recently been put on an antibiotic for prophylactic prevention of nasal infection, due to serious nosebleed caused by thrombocytopenia. I have been experiencing increased ... View answer

I m 23 years old and in post chicken pox stage.Though I took prophylactic antibiotic for secondary infection,I m having acne .One of them is large,at the junction of nose and eyebrow,and it s very painful,my ... View answer

Can anyone tell me what the word prophylactic means? ... View answer