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I have a boil on my right side over a tattoo i am currently 5 weeks pregnant they gave me amoxicillin when does it start to work and will it harm bby?
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Safe for baby: When it'll start working depends on what type of bacteria, how much of the boil/abscess was drained/is draining. On average should be some improvement within 12-48h.
Answered 5/20/2017
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