Is it safe to use Penicillin on infected belly buttons without a prescription?
I got my belly button infected and now my mom is yelling at me because last week i showed her it and she just gave me penicillin. I asked her to take me to the doctor and she said, no you just need this. So I took it for a few days and the swelling went down but it was still a little swollen and red, and she said I didn’t need it anymore so now it got worse again and she just gave it to me, but I don’t think it’s safe to take without a prescription. She had it froma previous infection but I never took it, the doctor gave her it and I don’t think it’s safe for me. I’m 16, she’s 44 if that matters. Maybe it’s too strong or something for me.
And also on the pill it says 93 3109 if that makes a difference.
I’m not going to take this one though unless I know it’s safe. I told her I said I want to go to the doctor for antibiotics and stuff she said no I never said that and I never even told her about it….But I did that’s how i got the medicine last week.
Do not take any more of this medicine your mom gave you.
There are several types of penicillins that are used for different infections for example Amoxicillan is used for Respiratory tract infections and Flucloxacillin is used for Skin and soft tissue infections i.e. boils and wounds, but all penicillins come in different strengths too according to the severity of the infection and the normal duration of a course is 5-7 days.
You have to see a medical practitioner if your problem persists.
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Young Lady, a true christian as You, don’t go around getting body piercings ( excluding earrings ). You may have a thousand ways to tell me back that it was just this or that, but I will not accept your explanation/s. Since I already know the consequences of it in You. Anyhow, I will just add quickly that belly piercing takes time to heal :- approx 4 months to 1 year. I am sure You were unaware of it.
Now, lets try to get You better.
First of all, get rid of that belly button ring or whatever it is called. Don’t wear it ( if You really want to get better ).
Secondly, your mother has given You ” Amoxicillin ” 500 mg capsules and they are the best when it comes to killing the bad bacteria. The only problem is that You are not following a proper regimen. You must eat 1 capsule in the morning; empty stomach and wait 2 hours before/after You eat any food, and eat 1 capsule in the night ( empty stomach ), for five days. Please also make sure that your belly-button stays dry all day long. Should You do this, soon the swell and redness will dryout and disappear.
In case, before the five days are over and your belly-button starts bleeding and/or excrete a white, smelly substance, and in some severe cases like the oozing of pus. Then it means You have caught the yeast infection. For that You will need to get ” Cephalexin ” 500 mg, 3 times a day ( empty stomach ), 1 week regimen. Along with an ointment of ” Sodium Fusidate ” 2 %, applying it twice daily to the affected area. You will have to see your family doctor for a prescription of it and it may cost $ 30 dollars for the medication.
While You are taking your medicine, try to eat a multi-vitamin tablet too daily. And yes, You may feel some side-effects of taking these medicines but it is absolutely normal:
- Mild nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Dizziness
- Tired feeling
Mail me if You have any questions or comments.