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Prescribed phenoxymethly penicillin for infected nose piercing and tonsillitis. 2 4 times a day for 10 days. is this a good treatment?

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Dr. Atul Singh answered

Continue: i am assuming you have no drug allergies. A penicillin prep is fair and a good start. If things don't start to get better in 48 hours seek follow up. Best of luck

Dr Rhoads and another doctor agreed

Answered 6/14/2015

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A member asked:

Prescribed phenoxymethly penicillin for infected nose piercing and tonsillitis. 2 4 times a day for 10 days. is this a good treatment?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Atul Singh answered

Dr Rhoads and another doctor agreed

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