Cefadroxil comes under the group of drugs called Cephalosporin antibiotics. It is used for treating bacterial infections in the skin, throat, tonsils, and urinary tract. It works by killing bacteria grown in the infected region. In some cases, side effects are shown. The side effects are stomach upset, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and joint pain.
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Why am I having few white bumps at the hair root?
Query: Hello doctor, I have infection of the scrotal hair. At the hair root, there is some white bump. Please suggest medicine for the problem. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Well, I did not get any photos from your side. So I can just assume what it can be. As you said it has white bump it could be folliculitis. It contains pus which can get ruptured. Tablet Droxyl (Cefadroxil) 500 mg twice a day for a week and apply T-bact cream (Mupiroci... Read Full »
What can be the painful eruptions occurring on thighs, forearms and lower back?
Query: Hello doctor, I have had random eruptions on my skin for the past few weeks. They are present mostly on the thighs, forearms, and lower back. They feel tight and are painful to touch. What are these eruptions? Do I need to get them treated or will they go away with time? Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. These are furuncles, a bacterial infection of the hair follicles. I suggest you use the following medications for five days. Kindly visit your physician, discuss the suggestion, and take treatment with consent. Tablet Cefadroxil 500 mg twice a day. Tablet Flexon 5... Read Full »
How to treat chronic balanitis with painful swelling?
Query: Hi doctor, I am diabetic. I have chronic balanitis for the past two years. Now, I have swelling under my foreskin and I am able to open the foreskin to clean the white dirt. I usually dip my penis in cold water after getting excruciating pain. But my swelling hurts me a lot as it causes unbearable ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through the attached photo (attachment removed to protect patient identity). You seem to have an ulcerated lesion on the glans penis along with balanitis. It can be due to fungal infection, herpes, chronic abrasion, or any other sexual disease. Please mention... Read Full »
Kindly suggest a solution for swelling in the glans penis.
Query: Hi doctor, I am 26 years old. I am a diabetic and on insulin medication. This week, I got a layer of smegma on the glans of my penis. Because of that itching, started and on the second-day smegma, layer got removed. But I got a swelling on the head of my penis. Now the swelling is almost closing the... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen the attached photos (attachment removed to protect patient identity). It looks like balanitis (swelling of the glans penis), which is most probably due to a fungal infection, provided there is no history of any recent risky unprotected sexual exposure. You... Read Full »
I am taking Jupicef tablet for a throat infection. Will it rectify my boil on the vulva?
Query: Hello doctor, I have got a boil on my vulva, and it is paining when I sit or walk. Currently, I am taking Jupicef 500 mg tablet for a throat infection. Kindly tell me if this will rectify the boil as well. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It will help but, it is not a very effective antibiotic. For boils, I suggest you try taking the following. Consult your specialist doctor, discuss with him or her and start taking the medicines after their consent. Capsule Augmentin (combination of Amoxicillin and Cla... Read Full »
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