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Goodday dr. my dr prescribed amoxil for me for boil, will it be effective? thanx
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Amoxil for boil.: Amoxicillin should be OK for a boil. Augmentin would be better. Having it lanced and drained and then taking Augmentin would probably be best.
Answered 11/28/2017
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