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I am taking flucloxacillin antibiotics for an infected top lip. from burst pimple most likely. i am taking as directed. but getting bad heartburn. how do i stop this? i know they can burn oesophagus. how to stop this? is that dangerous?

Q: i am taking flucloxacillin antibiotics for an infected top lip. from burst pimple most likely. i am taking as directed. but getting bad heartburn. how do i stop this? i know they can burn oesophagus. how to stop this? is that dangerous?

: Take the antibiotic with lots of water, or with food.

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

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Take the antibiotic with lots of water, or with food.

Answered 11/1/2022

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A member asked:

I am taking flucloxacillin antibiotics for an infected top lip. from burst pimple most likely. i am taking as directed. but getting bad heartburn. how do i stop this? i know they can burn oesophagus. how to stop this? is that dangerous?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

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