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I have a infection at my gum. if i take kefexin 500mg its ok for this ?
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Kefexin: If your doctor has prescribed this you should end up OK. If it has not been prescribed, or if it has been prescribed and not working, you need to go back to your doctor.
Answered 2/17/2016
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