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Hi cut my finger at work on meat slicer needed 3 stiches on antibotics now is pinamox 500 the right antibotic to take ?

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Dr. Joel Gallant answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Not really: Pinamox is amoxicillin, which is not usually used to treat skin or wound infections. However, it's generally not necessary to take antibiotics after suturing of a wound, so it may not matter that you're not taking the right antibiotic.

Dr Killian agreed

Answered 12/25/2013

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A member asked:

Hi cut my finger at work on meat slicer needed 3 stiches on antibotics now is pinamox 500 the right antibotic to take ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Joel Gallant answered

Dr Killian agreed

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