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Have mild tetanus, but had reaction to metronidazole. in mexico, was given option of doxycycline or penicillin g injections instead, which is better?

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Dr. Aimee Barton answered

Either: Either drug is fine as a second line for tetanus. You need a 10-14 day course. Good luck

Answered 6/22/2014

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Dr. Neil Kudler answered

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Metronidazole: Metronidazole (Flagyl) has replaced penicillin G as the first drug of choice. For mild tetanus, the preferred route is by IV four times a day for ten days.

Answered 6/28/2014

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A member asked:

Have mild tetanus, but had reaction to metronidazole. in mexico, was given option of doxycycline or penicillin g injections instead, which is better?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Aimee Barton answered

Dr. Neil Kudler answered

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