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Can Bactrim And Clindamycin Be Taken Together?
Posted on
Mon, 23 May 2016
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Ask A Doctor - 24x7 Medical Review Team
Mon, 23 May 2016
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Question : Can i take bactrim ds every 12 hours and add clindamycin one a day too? Or take 3 bactrims da per day for an infected finger?
Brief Answer:
Would take time.
Detailed Answer:
Welcome To HCM. I am Dr Anshul Varshney. I understand your concern.
The infection of finger takes time to settle. I don't find any need of adding clindamycin to your regimen if you have been prescribed Bactrim DS.
Yes in adults it can be taken twice to thrice a day but response is usually visible after 7 days of the treatment.
So, you need to have patience.
I would also recommend you to protect your finger from water.
You may apply local antibiotic cream like Mupriocin for better results
In case uou don't get any relief soon, within 7 days, discuss with your doctor to switch you on antibiotics like Amoxycillin or Ampicillin.
I hope it helps you.
If you have any further query, please ask me.
Would take time.
Detailed Answer:
Welcome To HCM. I am Dr Anshul Varshney. I understand your concern.
The infection of finger takes time to settle. I don't find any need of adding clindamycin to your regimen if you have been prescribed Bactrim DS.
Yes in adults it can be taken twice to thrice a day but response is usually visible after 7 days of the treatment.
So, you need to have patience.
I would also recommend you to protect your finger from water.
You may apply local antibiotic cream like Mupriocin for better results
In case uou don't get any relief soon, within 7 days, discuss with your doctor to switch you on antibiotics like Amoxycillin or Ampicillin.
I hope it helps you.
If you have any further query, please ask me.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Naveen Kumar
Would it help if i take Ibuprofen for the swelling?
Brief Answer:
Yes.
Detailed Answer:
Hi, Yes Ibuprofen would help you in swelling and pain as well.
If you have any further query, please ask me.
Yes.
Detailed Answer:
Hi, Yes Ibuprofen would help you in swelling and pain as well.
If you have any further query, please ask me.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Sonia Raina
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