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Are Fucidin Cream And Amoxicillin Advisable For A Boil Near The Vaginal Opening?
Question: Hi ... i have a boil next to my vagina which is hard and reddened, large, what do I do for that? It’s been there from last 3 days and I am using fucidin cream on it from last 1 day and also having antibiotics amoxicillin. Could you advise me if I am having correct treatment or can you suggest me something better so I can get well soon because sometime this book is really painful . For the relive of pain I take paracetamol.
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Brief Answer:
Continue current treatment
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Vaginal boils respond well to Amoxicillin. You can continue amoxicillin, Fucidin cream, and Acetaminophen (Paracetamol).
Also, wear loose-fitting undergarments. Wash the area with anti bacterial soap and warm water. Keep the area clean and dry.
You can also apply a warm compress for pain relief.
It can take up to 2 weeks to completely clear up the infection.
However. If you notice no improvement in next 2 to 3 days, follow up with your treating physician to switch to a stronger antibiotic like Keflex.
Hope this answers your question. Please let me know if you need further clarification.
Regards,
Dr. Lekshmi Rita Venugopal
General & Family Physician
Continue current treatment
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Vaginal boils respond well to Amoxicillin. You can continue amoxicillin, Fucidin cream, and Acetaminophen (Paracetamol).
Also, wear loose-fitting undergarments. Wash the area with anti bacterial soap and warm water. Keep the area clean and dry.
You can also apply a warm compress for pain relief.
It can take up to 2 weeks to completely clear up the infection.
However. If you notice no improvement in next 2 to 3 days, follow up with your treating physician to switch to a stronger antibiotic like Keflex.
Hope this answers your question. Please let me know if you need further clarification.
Regards,
Dr. Lekshmi Rita Venugopal
General & Family Physician
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
Thanks for youR reply
I feel pain after I put fucidin cream on the boil it’s about 2 inch long I am really worried about it . Treatment I am having now as I explained it to you is there anything else I can do to help it soon better . Thanks
I feel pain after I put fucidin cream on the boil it’s about 2 inch long I am really worried about it . Treatment I am having now as I explained it to you is there anything else I can do to help it soon better . Thanks
Brief Answer:
Follow the current treatment
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
You need to take all the medications as prescribed. Also follow the recommendations I mentioned in above discussion. There is nothing more to be done. Avoid shaving the area until the boil heals and do not try to poke or break the boil.
Hope I have answered your query.
Thank you.
Regards,
Dr. Lekshmi Rita Venugopal
General & Family Physician
Follow the current treatment
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
You need to take all the medications as prescribed. Also follow the recommendations I mentioned in above discussion. There is nothing more to be done. Avoid shaving the area until the boil heals and do not try to poke or break the boil.
Hope I have answered your query.
Thank you.
Regards,
Dr. Lekshmi Rita Venugopal
General & Family Physician
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