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Having Nasal Vestibulitis, Given Mupirocin But No Help. Recommending Cephalexin. Suggest?
Question: I am having nasal vestibulitis. My doctor gave me Mupirocin ointment, but it's not helping. She is recommending Cephalexin. Is that a good antibiotic for it?
Brief Answer:
Cephalexin is a broad spectrum antibiotic
Detailed Answer:
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Cephalexin is a broad spectrum antibiotic covering many types of bacteria and particularly it helps to a great extent in eradicating bacteria in nasopharynx. I think should be good in your case. However, local epidemiology and susceptibility patterns may contribute to the empiric selection of therapy. So, I believe your doctor would have selected it accordingly.
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Wish you a good health!
Cephalexin is a broad spectrum antibiotic
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for consulting HealthCareMagic!
Cephalexin is a broad spectrum antibiotic covering many types of bacteria and particularly it helps to a great extent in eradicating bacteria in nasopharynx. I think should be good in your case. However, local epidemiology and susceptibility patterns may contribute to the empiric selection of therapy. So, I believe your doctor would have selected it accordingly.
Hope I have answered your query. If you are satisfied please proceed with closing and rating this answer.
Wish you a good health!
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