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Could The Rocephin Have Caused The Sore Gums ?

I was seen on Saturday for tratment of gc after a positive exposoure... I was given rocephin im (not sure the dose) but the next day I developed 2 canker sores on the inside of my bottom lip and am having some gum issues my oral heath is normal and this is a new problem could the rocephin have caused the sore gums ?
Fri, 26 Aug 2011
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Hi,
Sores in oral cavity or on the lip is a side effect of this drug. So dont worry it will subside.
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Cold sores, it can occur in mouth as well and you should understand that. If you are having syphilis, one of my friend had it and had similar complaints.
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Could The Rocephin Have Caused The Sore Gums ?

Hi, Sores in oral cavity or on the lip is a side effect of this drug. So dont worry it will subside.