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OTC medicine for boils

2017-01-07 23:44:01
Can you suggest some Over the counter medicines for boils/carbuncle on skin and its dosage that will reduce the infection?
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? furuncle Sometime it can be abscess also , if it is  abscess we should do I & D. You can try cephalosporin /pencillin derivative group of drugs  like cefotaxime 200mg 1bd for 5 days. Mupirocin oint topical application.
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Better to consult dermatologist once before taking a medicines.

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