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Suggest Treatment For Inflamed And Swollen Pimples On Nose
Question: Geez third time now. I tried to remove blackheads from my nose. It is inflamed, swollen and has little pockets of pus (pimples?) I only have access to macrobid. Will it help?
Oh I also have naproxen. Which I haven't tried yet. Will either help. Don't have time to go to Dr. Taking care of my Mom 24/7
Oh I also have naproxen. Which I haven't tried yet. Will either help. Don't have time to go to Dr. Taking care of my Mom 24/7
Brief Answer:
You need another antibiotic
Detailed Answer:
hi and welcome.
macrobid is used for urinary tract infections,not for. skin infection.naproxen is not antibiotic,this is just anti-inflammatory drug which can be taken for pain. you should take amoxicillin or klindamicin so ask your doctor about it. wish you good health. regards
You need another antibiotic
Detailed Answer:
hi and welcome.
macrobid is used for urinary tract infections,not for. skin infection.naproxen is not antibiotic,this is just anti-inflammatory drug which can be taken for pain. you should take amoxicillin or klindamicin so ask your doctor about it. wish you good health. regards
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