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Is It Safe To Consume Alcohol While On Medication For Dog Bite?
hi there. was bitten by my dog a few days ago. got prescribed they wrong antibiotics for my size as im 225lbs and now ive got a touch of cellulitus up my forearm. now they prescribed me co-amoxiclav 500 mg tablets ive to take 3 times daily. problem is, im heading away for the weekend tomoorow for a mates stag party. and althou the wise thig would be, is not to drink alcohol. if i do drink alcohol will my infection. likely get worse? thankyou if you can answer this. alan
Mon, 21 Jul 2014
Hello,
Welcome to HCM,
Rabies is a disease transmitted by dog bite, which is 100% fatal but it is 100% preventable by proper and adequate treatment.
The treatment includes local wound treatment with soap and water, active immunization with anti rabies vaccine on days 0,3,7,14 and 28 and passive immunization with anti rabies serum in and around the wound.
Alcohol consumption should be avoided during the course of treatment as it may interfere with the production of antibody titres against rabies virus.
Thank you.
Welcome to HCM,
Rabies is a disease transmitted by dog bite, which is 100% fatal but it is 100% preventable by proper and adequate treatment.
The treatment includes local wound treatment with soap and water, active immunization with anti rabies vaccine on days 0,3,7,14 and 28 and passive immunization with anti rabies serum in and around the wound.
Alcohol consumption should be avoided during the course of treatment as it may interfere with the production of antibody titres against rabies virus.
Thank you.
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