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Im on clarithromycin for 10 days for a sinus infection. im due to get a tattoo on day 8 of the antibiotics. will it impact my tattoo/its healing?

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OK with tattoo: It is OK, but make sure the ink is sterile and opened in front of you. It can cause infection if not clean

Dr Mallia agreed

Answered 1/18/2019

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Mycins: Increase bleeding is not a side effect of the mycins. Good Luck

Dr Mallia agreed

Answered 1/18/2019

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