Bacterial Infection Questions (Page 7)

Can I use ciprofloxacin to treat a tooth infection?

I went to my doctor He said I have bacteria in my vagina so he prescribed me ciprofloxacin to treat it My tooth hurts and I believe it's infected. Can I use the ciprofloxacin to treat my tooth infection?

How long will it take Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim 800-160 mg Tablets (Generic Bactrim)?

How long will it take to help my absessed tooth and swelling? I'm seeking advise from people who have used it for the same issue..

Can doxycycline be used to treat folliculitis? so far it's made it flair up?

My dermatologist prescribed me it. Went on it for about 2 weeks and it got worse. I stopped taking it for 3 days until my pharmacist talked me into taking it and said 'it gets worse before it gets better' and I didn't give it enough time. Is this true? I had a mild case to begin with... read more

Can you take keflex and azithromycin at the same time to treat a bacterial infection to get broader?

... coverage? Due to a primary immune deficiency condition, I usually need an antibiotic cocktail to treat an infection. Can these 2 antibiotics work together without getting a negative drug reaction?

Took azithromycin in smoothie?

So I smashed my pills into a powder and drank them in a smoothie, only problem is I did not drink the smoothie all at once. I drank half at lunch and the other half at dinner will this time table effect if the the medicine will work or not? It's still taken on the same day just stretched out... read more

Can I consume yogurt (a pro-biotic) while taking Azithromycin (an antibiotic)?

I am consuming 4 oz. of "Activia yogurt" per day to improve bowel movements. I am also taking 250 mg of azithromycin daily. Will the pro-biotic counteract the antibiotic?

I am taking clindamycin for a tooth infection and after 2 days developed swelling in the face?

I was wondering how much penicillin VK should be taken daily and for how many days to cure a UTI?

Basically what would the regimen be for clearing up a UTI using the antibiotic penicillin VK... what strength and dosage and for how many days should it be taken to make sure the bacterial infection is fully cleared up ... thank you so much for your time :)

How long does it take for doxycycline to work once ingested into the body... ?

Took too much metronidazole?

I was prescribe metronidazole 400mg, 5 pills at once as a single dose for bacterial vaginitis. I accidentally took it twice. 5 yesterday and 5 today. I made a mistake and forgot it was a single dose. It's been 8+ hours since I took the second dose and I feel okay. A little dizzy slightly... read more

If I take Keflex 4 times a day, how do I take it?

Is it ever 12 hours or every 24 hours

Doxycycline - Why am I still itching there?

On Wednesday, I went to the ER bc I was itching really badly down there. Well, the next day, found out that I have Chlamydia. So, I started taking the Doxycycline that morning. Well, the whole time I have been taking them, I am still so itchy that it’s aggrivating and I just must scratch to... read more

Metronidazole - 500 mg Flagyl Twice A Day (7 days) Constipation and Stomach Issues?

Hello, I have been taking this medication since last Thursday and I have until Thursday this week for BV. I have experienced a lot of stomach pain, gas, nausea and constipation, but when I do use the restroom it's very little and pretty soft. Just wondering if this is normal? I have been... read more

Can I open my clindamycin capsule and put the medicine on topically for acne cyst ?

Several months ago I had an infected tooth, Dentist prescribed clindamycin 300 mg capsules, I have a couple left. Right now I’m have broken out on my face. I have 2 huge cystic acne bumps that are very painful and deep below the skin. Our insurance doesn’t start until next month so... read more

Monistat 7 - Is it safe to use this while on period?

Because I’ve been on my period and have a yeast infection or some other form or bacterial infection, I’ve already went to doctor so should know soon. But I bought monistat and is it safe to use while on period?