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Medical Conditions - Flucloxacillin

Flucloxacillin is a narrow-spectrum antibiotic with a specific effect against gram-positive microbes. It belongs to the penicillin drug group and effectively treats streptococcal and staphylococcal skin conditions like impetigo, carbuncle, erysipelas, folliculitis, cellulitis, and necrotizing fasciitis. It is also used to treat acne, scabies, ulcers, eczema, external ear infection, diabetic foot, bone infections, etc. However, they are not effective against methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus.

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Does Flucloxacillin help in case of a dental abscess?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Firstly, I would like to know if you are sure it is a dental abscess or if it could be another tooth infection.

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How to manage my leg swelling due to bug bite?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for the query. I can understand your concern.

I had wine and took Corticosteroid during early days of pregnany. Will it harm my baby?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. As you have not mentioned the date of your last menstrual period, I am assuming by day 0 you mean the starting date of last menstrual cycle.

What is the secretion on my navel that appears wool like?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It might be a bacterial infection. You should take capsule Flucloxacillin 500 mg twice a day for five days in empty stomach.

Is Flucloxacillin a good drug for tooth abscess?

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A tender bump on the side of my nose is causing painful headaches. What is it?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your post, but it would have been better if you had posted a photograph of the lesion.

Should I get my 6-inch hematoma treated immediately or give time for it to subside?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. I can understand your concern. You have been suffering from painful hematoma and difficulty walking due to trauma on your thigh.

I have some circular itchy bumps on my left buttock. Please suggest medication.

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. According to your statement, you have been suffering from red-colored circular bumps on your left buttock which are very itchy and sore.

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