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If i have my period and i took zithromax the day before to cure my infection, is it true that i shouldn't wear tampons?

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Dr. Philip Miller answered

NO: however, if you have a vaginal 9ngection I suggest using vaginal pads-safer

Answered 5/8/2015

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