Antibiotic Tablet For Wound

I suffered 4 puncture wounds to my middle finger from being bitten by a Pit Bull a couple days ago. Since the pit was going after my beagle puppy and I knew the pit would kill him, I slipped my hand under the pit bull's collar. He pulled me onto my back and bit my hand. I was screaming, but still holding onto his collar My black lab, Lucy has never fought but she is very loyal and protective of me. Prior to this incident, the only thing she attacked because she perceived it as a threat to me, was the weed eater. But she jumped the Pit Bull and wasn't about to give up the fight till she knew I was okay. I was at the bottom of this dog pile and had no idea what kind of injuries Lucy was sustaining. Long story short, my left hand has 4 punctures and is very swollen, purplish in col...

1 REPLY

My foot bumped with a sofa corner and got a painful and swelling reaction right away. It's been a week already but the swelling and the pain just don't stop. ## An antibiotic will only help if you have an infection, such as what might occur if your foot was cut or scraped and bacteria got into the wound. An infection would not occur immediately, it would take a few days to set in and cause any swelling or problems. In addition, if you use an antibiotic, when you don't have an infection, you run the risk of developing antibiotic resistant bacteria, which could cause serious medical issues in the future. If it swelled immediately after the injury, it is not likely an infection, but something else. It could be a broken bone or a sprain. Have you visited a doctor, yet, to get it...

1 REPLY

What is the recommended daily dosage for Cefixime, Dicloxacillin and Lactic Acid Bacillus tablets? It was prescribed to me by my doctor for an external wound on my face (on the right side of my forehead). ## You should take it as directed by your doctor, because proper dosing may depend on the severity of the infection being treated and the type of bacteria that has caused it. The U.S. FDA lists the typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash, and diarrhea. Are you on any other medications? ## Thanks for the response. The medication regimen is over but my face is still swollen with pricking pain on the wound.

2 REPLIES

I am 65 year old. I am having severe problems with dry cough. It comes once in every year. It lasts for 2 months. Is it OK to take MOX 500 capsules as antibiotic and for how many days. ## Antibiotics will only help with bacterial infections, they will not help with the viruses that cause colds, or flu. The U.S. FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash, and diarrhea. Additionally, taking it when it is not appropriate creates the risk of your developing antibiotic resistant bacteria. Are you on any other medications? Have you had your doctor check out your dry cough? ## Mox 500 3times a day was prescribed for a wound by rusted nail. How long I should take this drug

2 REPLIES

Hi? My name is Madie. I have burn marks in my both forearms since 5 yrs ago. I've been treating it ever since. It has healed but on my right forearm I still have an open cut n its oozing puss n time to time it hurts me n it gets swollen. I assume it could be infected. Could this medicine work for me n for how many hours I should take it? Every six hours or every eight hours. I have taken Keflex before for other things. ## Madie, please consult your doctor, if you have an open wound that is causing issues that long after it happened, then you may need some special treatments for it, which could include IV antibiotics. They should do a tissue culture. to discover the type of bacteria, so they can prescribe that appropriate antibiotics to eradicate it. Ref: Infection Information It is ...

1 REPLY

Is it okay to start taking my doctor prescribed ampicillin 500mg 3x daily after two doses of doxycycline 100mg? Took only two tablets 12 hours apart? I have a tooth infection as well as one on a very hard to heal leg wound. Please if someone could let me know? I'm very worried! Thank you! ## Hello, Amy! How are you? Yes, you should take the one preferred by your doctor and make sure to finish the full course of treatment. The FDA lists the typical antibiotic side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash, and diarrhea. Is there anything else I can help with?

1 REPLY

My hand has been cut by a mirror and the doctor told me that this antibiotic would be helpful. I have taken the medicine for 5 days but it didn't work. Kindly tell me which medicine I should take to recover from my pain and a gap of skin in the hand? ## What were you expecting this medication to do? It is an antibiotic that is used to treat, or prevent bacterial infections. The NIH lists its typical side effects as possibly including diarrhea, nausea, dizziness, headache, and non-allergic skin rash. However, it is not going to help the cut heal any faster than usual. Are you on any other medications?

1 REPLY

Hello!!! I took this antibiotics for a wound that was stitched of which it opened again basically they didn't stitched me professionally at the hospital,is it possible to stitched it again cz some doctors told me its not possible to do it again. ## Whether or not it is impossible depends on the wound itself, some can be, unless the edges have torn, or they are seriously infected. What antibiotic did you take and did you finish all of it? The U.S. FDA lists the typical antibiotic side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash, and diarrhea.

1 REPLY

Can I take this while on a z pack? Will it still be effective? ## Have you been instructed to take both of them? The Z-Pak contains the active ingredient Azithromycin, so you are already taking one antibiotic. Learn more Z-Pak details here. The Sulfamethoxazole with Trimethoprim is a generic for Bactrim and is a sulfa based antibiotic. Learn more Bactrim details here. There are no problems or interactions that I found listed between the two and there are some cases were taking more than one antibiotic at a time is necessary, but you should only do so if your doctor has said it is necessary. ## My ear was bit by a person skin roped off puncher wounds from teeth.which antibiotic would be the best to use to help stop infections ERA tabs orsulfamethoxazole-TMP DSTAB

2 REPLIES

Fever started 1 week after femor neck surgery. Elevated levels of ESR (above 100)and CPR(above 23). Doctor rules out osteomyelitis. Put on ant biotics by GP. Fever has not come down substantially after 3 weeks of treatment.Chill and fever starts in the afternoon after lunch and continues throught night. Doctor asking us to wait and continue. Surgical wound healed completely. No pain at the site of surgery. Pl advice what kind of infection is possible and the desired names of antibiotics. ## Hello, Vyjayanthi! How are you doing? This person really needs to be seen by a doctor again and have more medical work ups done to get to the root of the problem. There are things other than infections that can cause elevation of ESR and CPR. They are commonly elevated in people with some forms of ar...

1 REPLY

I am giving 15 tablets twice a day to my horse. Could you tell me what this takes care of? Is it for pain or an antibiotic? I want to know what it is for - please and thank you. ## Can i give sulfamethoxazole & trimethoprim 800 mg to a horse for coughing and inflammation? ## Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim tablets are an antibiotic. Does your horse have an infection or has it been injured, i.e. puncture wound? ## What is the normal dosage for Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim DS 800-160, for horses ## Co-trimoxazole- antibacterial combination of trimethoprim and sulfamethoxazole, in the ratio of 1 to 5, used in the treatment of a variety of bacterial infections. The name co-trimoxazole is the British Approved Name, and has been marketed worldwide under many trade names including Septra (G...

57 REPLIES

Can I give my cat servicillin as its all I have at home and no $ for vet and he has a terrible abscess that has burst. I've been cleaning the wounds with salt n other antiseptics and nothing works. Please help? ## Hello, Lola! How are you? Oh my, please don't use salt, that will very painful for him. With a burst abscess, he does need an antibiotic. And yes, you can give him Servicillin, as long as your veterinarian approves. The dosing is usually 5 to 10mg per pound of weight given 3 to 4 times a day. Side effects in felines, as listed by the FDA, may possibly include nausea, dizziness, skin rash and diarrhea. Is there anything else I can help with?

1 REPLY

can you give to pigs for antobiotics for wounds ## Hi Lisa, IP 272 is reportedly identified as Sulfamethoxazole + Trimethoprim DS (800mg/160mg). From what I could gather, this antibiotic is not FDA-approved for veterinary use. However I have read about several cases of veterinarians still prescribing Sulfamethoxazole + Trimethoprim DS for cats and dogs... Pigs on the other hand, I have no idea. But what I would recommend doing is disclosing all of your animal's medication history to the veterinarian in order to better determine whether Sulfamethoxazole + Trimethoprim is the most appropriate form of treatment. I hope this helps!

1 REPLY

how long after taking lupin antiobiotic capsules will it clear up infection in deep wound in finger? ## Lupin is the name of a drug manufacturer, not an actual medication. They make several different generic antibiotics, so I can't really tell you anything about it, without knowing the actual drug name. Can you post back with more details?

1 REPLY

Can I use Gelmicin on fresh road rash wounds? It contains a mixture of betametasona, clotrimazol, gentamicina. I fell off a motorcycle and have bad road rash. So a friend brought Gelmicin Cream from Mexico to put on it and I'm just wondering if it's safe.... ## Hi John, sorry to hear about your spill! The ingredients which you listed for Gelmicin are as follows: 1. Betamethasone, a steroid medication which can help to relieve skin irritation. 2. Clotrimazole, which is an antifungal medicine. 3. Gentamicin, an antibiotic for treating and/or preventing bacterial infections. Are you able to translate the instructions on the packaging? I'd just want to figure out how long it's supposed to be applied for since steroid creams aren't meant for long term use. Am I right in g...

3 REPLIES

I'm throwing out old outdated pills and medications throughout my house. I have some prescription left for my dog and it does not say what it is on the bottle. The pill is orange and oblong with an imprint of 5229. Does anyone know what this is? ## Hi Darby, I located an oblong light orange pill marked 5229 to be identified as a veterinary antibiotic known as Simplicef (cefpdodxime proxetil) 200mg; indicated for dogs with skin infections/wounds caused by susceptible strains of Staphylococcus intermedius, Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus canis (Group G, ß-hemolytic), Escherchia coli, Pasteurella multocida, and Proteus mirabilis. NDC: 54771-5229 Manufacturer: Zoetis Inc. Here's a link to the manufacturer's webpage where they also describe this pill in more detail: zoe...

1 REPLY

I have an open wound It burns. I have been cleaning with peroxide and using Neosporin It's now red around it. Don't know how I got it. Also I have tiny red spots, maybe ant bites or poison ivy. They itch. Because of these I can't sleep. I have a few SMZ/TMP. Can I use them.? ## Hello, Cindy! How are you? Actually, you shouldn't be using peroxide on it, it can actually damage the surrounding healthy tissue and delay or prevent healing. In most cases, when it is used, it's just for the initial cleaning of the wound, but usually, your better off just cleaning it with soap and water. Have you consulted your doctor? You should have this checked out, especially since it's gotten red around it and you have those other tiny spots. This might not be the right antibiotic t...

2 REPLIES

My dad had a brain infection in his temporal and parietal lobes. After trying to treat it with antibiotics, they finally performed surgery and removed the pus manually. About two months after he was released from the hospital, he began having extremely painful neuropathy in his fingers, legs and feet. His fingertips have been splitting, cracking and bleeding, and his legs and feet have had painful rashes and open wounds. He has tried steroid creams for his legs and feet, which help, but for his hands he has been given Gabapentin, Cymbalta and Lyrica, all which cause strange mental behavior...which I would liken to mildly psychotic. They seem to help his pain, but all make him have "the evil inside," which is what he calls it when he has episodic behavior due to these drugs. Can ...

5 REPLIES

For the past 15 years my mother used to take Pentids 800mg, but now the tablets are not available in markets. Can anyone please tell me if there is a related alternative to Pentids containing Penicillin G? ## She can take any antibiotic that also contains Penicillin in the same dosage. The NIH lists the typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash, and diarrhea. Has her doctor told her to continue this medication for this long? That is very unusual, if so. Is she on any other medications? ## She is suffering from a septic wound in her right leg at the age of 15 now she is 59. At that time we have concerned many doctors all are recommended to amputate the leg. She was tensed at the time and not agreed because of she also diabetic. Since t...

20 REPLIES

Is this a antibiotic for wound? ## This medication is an antibacterial combination that is used in the treatment of a wide variety of bacterial infections, wounds included. You can view a detailed description of the drug, by clicking on the link below... Keep in mind though that this drug has a TON of possible undesirable side effects (there's a lot of users on here that are complaining about how bad the side effects are). Not worth it in my opinion unless you really really need it! ## This drug was prescribed to me after heavy bleeding after an operation was done by a surgeon in an other hospital. I presume it was given to me to help prevent an infection. I did not feel any side effects from this drug. I was also given a week supply of antibiotics by my own Doctor. This was a very ...

3 REPLIES