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I am taking hypersulpher 200 3 times a day for my anal abscess from many days, yet i am not cured completely. should i change medicines?

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Check with doctor: "Hypersulpher" isn't familiar, and I don't find it even with a google search. Whatever it is, you may need a different antibiotic. Also, abscesses often require surgical drainage in addition to antibiotics. Check back with the doctor treating you. Good luck.

Dr Kuitems and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/29/2020

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