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How long for pus to drain from an open boil went to the doctor on thursday and she told me to apply warm compress and gave me augmentin (amoxicillin and clavulanate) 875 mg ?
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Usually 1-3 days: But cannot say for sure--depends on what triggered the boil/abscess--if it is still present, then you will continue to see pus and the cavity may need washed out.
Answered 4/6/2013
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Depends: Usually if the abcess core is removed and the infection is responding to the antibiotics a few days. If the drainage starts increasing or is not decreasing, you can go back to see your doctor.
Answered 7/19/2013
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