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Will It Be Safe To Take Amoxicillan For Bee Sting On Forefingers?

I am 53. I have RA and mital valve prolapse. I'm 5'7", 145 pounds. i was stung by some type of bee on Sunday. It is now Wednesday. I was stung on the top inside part of my index finger. It is really red, kind of hard, and very itchy and sore. Showed it to nurse yesterday and the doctor prescribed Amoxicillan antibiotic, 500 mg. 3 times a day. I never saw a stinger and don't know if it is deep in there or not. Is there anything else I can do? I started antibiotics yesterday and no change yet. I am currently also on Prednisone for my RA condition. I used a topical Cortizone cream this morning.
posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Hi,
Continue with antibiotic as there seems having infection following bee sting.
This medicine is safe.
Take some antihistamine like Cetrizine as well.
Continue applying cortizone cream.
Ok and take care.
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Will It Be Safe To Take Amoxicillan For Bee Sting On Forefingers?

Hi, Continue with antibiotic as there seems having infection following bee sting. This medicine is safe. Take some antihistamine like Cetrizine as well. Continue applying cortizone cream. Ok and take care.