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My wife developed a Bartholin cyst. It was very painful and was treated with fluxocillin 500 mg by the doctor. However, the pain worsened and she had to go to hospital where they also prescribed further fluxocillin and metronidazone 400mg. Thankfully the absess burst and the pain started to lessen. This was two weeks ago. The course of antibiotics the hospital prescribed ran out. The cyst started to empt day by day and started to heal a little. However, whilst the pain has gone, the cyst doesn t seem to be healing that much or emptying as much. My wife still has some fluxocillin from the first course the doctor gave; is it alright for her to take the remaining tablets? Btw she is 16 weeks preganant.
Penicillin and cephalosporin group of drugs are usually safe during pregnancy. You can continue the drug for 3 to 5 days.Keep the affected area clean. If the cyst sac is large or healing has not started in 3 to 4 days, you may have to visit your doctor again for a clinical examination.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Saranya Ramadoss, General & Family Physician
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Is Fluxocillin Safe During 16 Weeks Pregnancy?
Hi, Penicillin and cephalosporin group of drugs are usually safe during pregnancy. You can continue the drug for 3 to 5 days.Keep the affected area clean. If the cyst sac is large or healing has not started in 3 to 4 days, you may have to visit your doctor again for a clinical examination. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Saranya Ramadoss, General & Family Physician