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Is Cephalexin Advisable For Skin Infection Post Surgical Abortion?

I have had a surgical abortion exactly 3 weeks ago. Now I m taking cephalexin for a skin infection on my arm. Is it okay to take cephalexin after 3 weeks of surgical abortion? After I had started the antibiotics I have little irritation in the vagina, it s itchy.
Tue, 29 Mar 2016
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Hello dear,
Understand your concern.
You can take cephalexin for skin infection after abortion.
No harm to take that.
It also prevents post abortion infection.
Irritation in vagina may be due to other reason like hygiene problem, dermatitis, vaginal infection.

For irritation take following advice:
1. Probiotic tablet orally/vaginally
2. Apply Apple cider vinegar: it has excellent antibacterial and antifungal properties
3. Maintain hygiene
4. Wash your vagina with warm salt water 4-5 times in a day
5. Wear loose pure cotton inner wear
6. Keep the vagina clean (Not wet)

Hope this may help you.
Best regards
Dr. Sagar
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Is Cephalexin Advisable For Skin Infection Post Surgical Abortion?

Hello dear, Understand your concern. You can take cephalexin for skin infection after abortion. No harm to take that. It also prevents post abortion infection. Irritation in vagina may be due to other reason like hygiene problem, dermatitis, vaginal infection. For irritation take following advice: 1. Probiotic tablet orally/vaginally 2. Apply Apple cider vinegar: it has excellent antibacterial and antifungal properties 3. Maintain hygiene 4. Wash your vagina with warm salt water 4-5 times in a day 5. Wear loose pure cotton inner wear 6. Keep the vagina clean (Not wet) Hope this may help you. Best regards Dr. Sagar