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Suggest Treatment For An Injury On The Foot Post An Accident
Question: I had a heavy object land on my foot and would like to prevent any infection and was wondering what antibiotic is best to prevent infection on my foot
Brief Answer:
polysporin
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for contacting HCM with your health care concerns
I am sorry to hear and see your injury to the foot. After you have cleaned the wound I would recommend using polysporin or any topical antibiotic ointment. Clean the wound then daily and re-apply the ointment. That should reduce your risk for infection. I would not recommend using any oral antibiotics at this point as there is no infection.
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polysporin
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for contacting HCM with your health care concerns
I am sorry to hear and see your injury to the foot. After you have cleaned the wound I would recommend using polysporin or any topical antibiotic ointment. Clean the wound then daily and re-apply the ointment. That should reduce your risk for infection. I would not recommend using any oral antibiotics at this point as there is no infection.
I hope I answered your question. Please contact us again if you have any additional questions
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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