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Can I take ip 272 antibiotics for infected skin boil? And up to how many antibiotics can I take in a day?

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I am 26 years old. I have ampicillin tryhydrate capsule 250 mg. How many milligrams of ampicillin can I use for the boil?

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@Daniel,

IP 272 is identified as Sulfamethoxazole + Trimethoprim DS (800 mg / 160 mg). And the answer your question is yes, this antibiotic in particular is often prescribed for tissue infections such as boils. However the protocol for proper dosing and administration should probably be left for your prescribing doctor to decide, based on the severity of the infection and other important factors.

@Wale,

From what I've researched, Penicillin derived antibiotics such as Ampicillin trihydrate are widely prescribed for treating boils. However, like Daniel's case above, you'll need to discuss proper dosing protocols with your prescribing doctor to ensure that you're taking the right amount for the right length of time.

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