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I have a leg infection , right side near calf from a large turf burn playing football that im taking antibiotics cephalexin 500mgx2for. and it is healing but i only have a couple pills left. should i request more? i still see it drain?
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It's best to have a physician examine and advise you. It is.not unusual to have to stay on antibiotics for 2 weeks to treat cellulitis. Cephalexin is usually a good choice.
Answered 7/13/2021
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