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Is ampicillan a good antibiotic4foot surgery? lesion taken off my foot today&was given lortab&ampicillan. is that a good combo, stitches out n 2 weeks

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Dr. David Moats answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Yes: Doctors often will give an antibiotic to prevent infection following surgery and ampicillin is a good choice.

Dr Lopez diaz agreed

Answered 2/21/2015

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