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Suggest Treatment For Infection In The Toe While On Amoxicillin

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Posted on Fri, 17 Feb 2017
Question: I woke up with a toe infection after a pedicure on my big toe for ingrown toe nail. It is red, swollen, and aching. I have some amoxicillin. Shoul I go ahead and take it, or try soaking ang a topical polytracin (sp) first for a day?
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Answered by Dr. Chander Mohan Singh (33 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Yes.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

I have gone through your query.

Yes you can use amoxicillin, polytracin ointment, but it would be more beneficial to you if you use cephalexin, oxacillin or cefaxolin, as theseit drugs are with improved performance.

But you have to discuss it with your doctor as antibiotic which are for injestion or injection must be taken under supervision of your doctor.

Ointment polytracin you can apply.

I also advise some remedies to my patients with following~

1. Fill up your bathtub with very warm water. Mix in a few tablespoons of Epsom salt, and keep your foot submerged in the water for at least a good 10 to 15 minutes.

2. Apply vinegar as it is proven to be effective in many cases of toenail infection.

Take care of your toe and nail.

I hope you have got your answer.

Thanks,

Dr.CHANDER XXXXXXX XXXXXXX
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Suggest Treatment For Infection In The Toe While On Amoxicillin

Brief Answer: Yes. Detailed Answer: Hi, I have gone through your query. Yes you can use amoxicillin, polytracin ointment, but it would be more beneficial to you if you use cephalexin, oxacillin or cefaxolin, as theseit drugs are with improved performance. But you have to discuss it with your doctor as antibiotic which are for injestion or injection must be taken under supervision of your doctor. Ointment polytracin you can apply. I also advise some remedies to my patients with following~ 1. Fill up your bathtub with very warm water. Mix in a few tablespoons of Epsom salt, and keep your foot submerged in the water for at least a good 10 to 15 minutes. 2. Apply vinegar as it is proven to be effective in many cases of toenail infection. Take care of your toe and nail. I hope you have got your answer. Thanks, Dr.CHANDER XXXXXXX XXXXXXX