Poisoned Finger

[gordiescotland1]

Hi there. I have a poisoned finger I've had it for 3 days getting worse I went to see a pharmacist who told me to put germolne on it and soak it with very hot water. No difference as yet 24 hours ago. I put a plaster on it overnight not sure if I should have done that it is now incredibly swollen the infection hasn't moved I marked it. I am type 2 diabetic and a chronic nail biter not sure what to do next my mum said try magnesium sulphate any ideas

[pixie374]

Thanks, prudie x I was going with real-life...

[237SJ]

You can buy them over the counter in Thailand. Years ago I had a really bad throat and I had to get back to London. I went to a local chemist around the corner (needs must and all that). I was a bit sceptical about what she sold me so I went to the Boots branch which was up the road in Bangkok to verify that I had actually been sold the right thing. Yes, of course I had they said. When I got home and my throat was as bad as ever I went to the GP and she said that my antibiotics were very interesting as that type were given to people with bone infections after surgery.

[woofgang]

and that's the problem with using the ones that weren't prescribed for you.

[woofgang]

additionally, the ones I get for sinusitis are the ones you can't have alcohol with.....imagine using those and not knowing the precautions!

[pixie374]

I think most people have a least a basic idea of them and any they are allergic to. If not, don't do it- obviously. But amoxicillin is the same, whoever's name is on the box.

[davebro]

Doc gave me antibiotics for a surgery wound that was bit slow healing. I didn't think I needed them as it wasn't red or inflamed so I didn't take them & it healed fine. Kept the pills just in case I needed them for something else.

[woofgang]

but the something else might not respond to that antibiotic

[davebro]

It's pretty wide-ranging.

Amoxcyllin AN is used to treat a range of infections caused by bacteria. These may be infections of the chest (pneumonia), tonsils (tonsillitis), sinuses (sinusitis), urinary and genital tract, skin and fleshy tissues.

[NellieMay]

I would certainly take amoxicillin from a reputable source than chance poking around with a needle I always have some on hand. I wouldn't take any other type of antibiotic though. After all, on the continent you can buy amoxicillin from a chemist. Unless you are allergic to penicillin, it's safe and its what you would get from A&E.