OTC medicine for boils

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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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Dr. Deepak H.S Dermatologist 19 yrs exp Bangalore · Accepted Answer

Dr. Deepak H.S

Dermatologist 19 yrs exp Bangalore

? 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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