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A member asked:

I have some antibiotics leftover from another incident (vibramycin). can that be used to treat cellulitis?

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Dr. Nima Moghaddas answered

Specializes in Podiatry

No...: First of all u shouldn't probably have left over antibiotics...:) and if u r not certain about your diagnosis of cellulitis you may do more harm than good. Please consult with your doc first.

Dr Sisto agreed

Answered 5/8/2015

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