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Prescribed Doxycyline And Lactic Acid Bacillus For Bleeding Gums. How Long Should I Take Them?

hi, I am 24 years old female. My height is 5 3 and weight is 140lbs. I was prescribed with Doxycycline and lactic acid bacillus capsules for bleeding gums . I took it for five days as prescribed by the doctor. Also, my doctor told me whenever I feel like my gums are bleeding again take the pills, but how long should I take them?
Mon, 19 Nov 2012
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Dentist 's  Response
THAT IS ALSO GOOD DRUS AND CHEAP... U TAKE IT AFTER 2 HOURS AND BEFORE 2HR FROM FOOD... NOT WITH FOOD.... AND FOR BLEEDING METRONIDAZOLE ALSO U TAKE IT AND AVOID DOXY IF BREAST FEEDING BABY....AND WITH METRONIDAZOLE AVOID WHEN U TAKE ALCOHAL...
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Dentist Dr. Neha Sumra's  Response
Hello
Welcome to HCM
I would like to tell you that bleeding gums are symptom of gingivitis.
To get its complete cure you need to go for oral prophylaxis.
Still if you want to know medication then doxycycline 100 mg twice a day can be taken for 5 days, but avoid taking it with food & its contraindicated in pregnancy & nursing mother.
You can also go for metronidazole-400mg twice a day for 5 days.

Take Care
Regards
Dr.Neha
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Prescribed Doxycyline And Lactic Acid Bacillus For Bleeding Gums. How Long Should I Take Them?

THAT IS ALSO GOOD DRUS AND CHEAP... U TAKE IT AFTER 2 HOURS AND BEFORE 2HR FROM FOOD... NOT WITH FOOD.... AND FOR BLEEDING METRONIDAZOLE ALSO U TAKE IT AND AVOID DOXY IF BREAST FEEDING BABY....AND WITH METRONIDAZOLE AVOID WHEN U TAKE ALCOHAL...