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A 34-year-old female asked:

I got a tattoo while i was on amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium 875 mg. it is for a ear infection and possibly a sinus infection. will this be an issue for my tattoo?

2 doctor answers2 doctors weighed in
Dr. Hunter Handsfield
Infectious Disease 55 years experience
Almost certainly not. Nothing to worry about.
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Dr. Charles Turck
Pharmacology 19 years experience
There is likely no harm from getting a tattoo while on antibiotics.
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Last updated Jul 28, 2021

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