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Antibiotic resistance
I have been taking plenty of antibiotics since past 6 months. Can this cause antibiotic resistance? I might have to take more antifungals soon. I'm a bit worried.
I took these tablets for
Anal Fissures:
14 July - Metrogyl 400 - 14 tablets
21 July - Augmentin 625 - 8 tablets
26 July - Metrogyl 400 - 10 tablets
15 Sept - Augmentin 625 - 15 tablets
I took these tablets for
fungal balanitis:
17 Jan - Zifi 200 - 10 tablets
23 Jan - Itaspor 200 - 6 tablets
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Hi, need not bother,these duration courses will not cause any resistance.it needs months at one stretch to cause that.
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Dr. Viji Balakrishnan
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12 yrs exp
Mumbai
You are taking these medications according to doctor's advice for the particular condition, so it is unavoidable.and resistance will come only when you take it for prolonged period.
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