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Is Augmentin Advisable For Acute Folliculitis?

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Question : Can I take Augmentin 625 thrice a day for acute folliculitis? I am 29 yrs old and weighing 76 kgs.

I normally take this med twice a day but this time folliculitis has flared up very badly. Please advise.

I am also on Dapsone 100mg daily.
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Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (23 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
You can take augmentine 625 mg thrice daily

Detailed Answer:
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Thanks for being at Health Care Magic,

Yes you can take Augmentin 625 mg thrice daily for severe folliculitis.
You can continue Dapsone 100 mg once daily along with it.

Regards
Dr Asmeet
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee
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Follow up: Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (41 hours later)
Will this dose of thrice a dayincrease heart rate doctor?

Thanks.
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Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (27 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
This dose won't increase heart rate

Detailed Answer:
This dose of thrice daily won't increase heart rate.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng
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Is Augmentin Advisable For Acute Folliculitis?

Brief Answer: You can take augmentine 625 mg thrice daily Detailed Answer: Hi Thanks for being at Health Care Magic, Yes you can take Augmentin 625 mg thrice daily for severe folliculitis. You can continue Dapsone 100 mg once daily along with it. Regards Dr Asmeet