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I have a wound infection on my knee from a grass burn that reopened a few times while playing a sport. the doctor prescribed ranclav 1g twice a day for 5 days. will i be able to exercise lightly while using this medication?

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Dr. Al Hegab answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

Yes: Light exercise isn't a contraindication while on an antibiotic, however if your doctor asked you to rest the area till done with the treatment, better to not exercise till done and have a follow-up with your doctor, best wishes

Dr Pasniciuc and 8 doctors agreed

Answered 8/20/2019

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A member asked:

I have a wound infection on my knee from a grass burn that reopened a few times while playing a sport. the doctor prescribed ranclav 1g twice a day for 5 days. will i be able to exercise lightly while using this medication?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Al Hegab answered

Dr Pasniciuc and 8 doctors agreed

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