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Metronidazole(400 mg, 3 per day) and cefixime trihydrate (400 mg, 2 per day) for 7 days are given for my pcos and nabothian cyst. what are the purpose of these meds for me and can those cause harm for my health as antibiotics? i am very worried.

Q: metronidazole(400 mg, 3 per day) and cefixime trihydrate (400 mg, 2 per day) for 7 days are given for my pcos and nabothian cyst. what are the purpose of these meds for me and can those cause harm for my health as antibiotics? i am very worried.

To kill germs: The cited cyst is likely infected &amp; the antibiotics are a standard way to heal it without surgical drainage. A short course of such meds can do the job without harming you or your health &amp; avoid a surgical procedure.

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To kill germs: The cited cyst is likely infected & the antibiotics are a standard way to heal it without surgical drainage. A short course of such meds can do the job without harming you or your health & avoid a surgical procedure.

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Answered 8/2/2020

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A member asked:

Metronidazole(400 mg, 3 per day) and cefixime trihydrate (400 mg, 2 per day) for 7 days are given for my pcos and nabothian cyst. what are the purpose of these meds for me and can those cause harm for my health as antibiotics? i am very worried.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. James Ferguson answered

Dr Wang agreed

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