I'm dealing with acne and my doctor originally prescribed me Azax 500 mg, but it was out of stock at the pharmacy, so they gave me Azicip 500 mg instead. Is this an appropriate substitute for what the doctor recommended?

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Dr Chandra P

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Yes it is proper substitute. Pls contiue the medications as advised .

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Answered 04/07/2025

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with out proper diagnosis it is no good to take any medication

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I had dengue about three months ago, and ever since, I've been losing a lot of hair. It feels like I've lost almost half of it. Can you please advise me on what I can do to stop this hair fall? I'm also really curious about whether my hair will grow back.

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it should be normal

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