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A member asked:
Is ampicillan a good antibiotic4foot surgery? lesion taken off my foot today&was given lortab&icillan. is that a good combo, stitches out n 2 weeks
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Yes: Doctors often will give an antibiotic to prevent infection following surgery and ampicillin is a good choice.
Answered 2/21/2015
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