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What is the dosage of amoxycillin for treating boils in a 26 yr old adult female?
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Use another Abic: Amoxicillin is not an appropriate antibiotic for treating boils as it does not cover any strains of staphylococcus aureus, the most common cause. Dicloxacillin or Keflex would be a better choice. Add septra (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) if MRSA is a concern.
Answered 12/6/2017
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