Mastitis and Augmentin ABs - how many days

[AnyDream]

I would be basing this decision on two things - did the mastitis clear up readily within a couple of days or did it linger a bit, and also - is this one in a series of mastitis episodes? For a once-off that responded quickly, I would just take the one course. If it took several days to improve or it's part of a repeated pattern of mastitis I would take the extra course.

You could of course take the middle road, finish after the one course then keep the script and use it if you have a repeat episode in the near future.

[AliB]

Hi Ginger - thanks for replying to share your experience. Yep the mastitis has cleared up thanks for asking!

Marydean - thanks for your advice, I completely agreed with it and on that basis just put the repeat tabs in the cupboard in case of emergency

[Ginger]

i think that's a good idea. it you feel it coming on again then get in the shower and massage it with an electric toothbrush and start taking the ABs again.
GL

[Jennifer13]

I always filled my repeat prescription so that I could keep it in the cupboard. But I was unfortunate and suffered from mastitis multiple times for no apparent reason. It was actually my GP who recommended I keep some at home!

I was usually better very quickly and never needed more than one course with any bout.

Glad you're feeling better hun and I hope you have no need for the other tabs EVER!