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Can i take amoxicillin for insect bites?

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Not indicated for it: Amoxicillin is not indicated for insect bites as it is an antibiotic, and indicated for infections, if insect bites get infected than it may be considered but not the best choice even for that.

Dr Ferguson and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 8/1/2018

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