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Suggest Treatment For Blisters On The Heels

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Posted on Fri, 3 Feb 2017
Question: My 24 yr old son has severe blisters on the heels of his feet, one appears infected with a swollen ankle. Cannot get him to a clinic tonight. I have minocyclene caps 100mg for myself. Can I give him these for the infection? If so, how many?
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Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (32 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Minocycline caps can be given, 100 mg once a day

Detailed Answer:
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Thanks for being at healthcaremagic
Yes minocycline capsules can be given for infection.
The dose is 100 mg once daily.
Regards
Dr Asmeet
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Suggest Treatment For Blisters On The Heels

Brief Answer: Minocycline caps can be given, 100 mg once a day Detailed Answer: Hi Thanks for being at healthcaremagic Yes minocycline capsules can be given for infection. The dose is 100 mg once daily. Regards Dr Asmeet