I'm dealing with a boil where I've managed to remove the pus, but the core hasn't come out yet. While the pain has gone down, I'm still a bit worried because I've dealt with recurring boils in the past. Right now, I'm dressing it two to three times a day and using Betadine ointment for it. I'm really careful about hygiene when cleaning the boils, but I'm not sure if Betadine is actually good for them. Could you suggest some medicine to help cure the boil and prevent them from coming back?

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Dr Ibrahim Salah

General Practitioner

MBBS
2+ Yrs

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Take tab augmentin 625 mg orally,thrice daily for atleast 5 days .

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Answered 04/07/2025

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