Hello,
Thank you for your query at DoctorSpring.com
I understand your concern.
The Listerine you put on the tip of your penis induced the urethritis. The skin is extremely sensitive there and it created an inflammation.
So do not worry, it will resolve. It might have also led to an UTI. This kind of infection takes time to clear, so it can take up to 2 weeks. I suggest you continue the course the Doxycycline at least for 2 weeks and the symptoms will definitely clear away. Drink enough water, and cranberry juice to reduce the burning sensation.
Hope this was helpful,
Regards.
Patient replied :
Hello Dr Kruti,
Your reply is much appriciated.
How do you suggest the dosage?, i was taking twice a day, morning and evening.
Also from your experience, what's the risk of getting HIV from receiving oral sex? have you ever encountered a patient getting hiv from oral sex? i am asking because at the moment (more than 30 days from the encounter) i have the flu and i am worrying that it's a symptom of HIV.
Thanks
Hello,
Thank you for your follow up.
There is almost negligible chance of getting HIV from oral sex and honestly till now I have not seen any case reported like that.
So do not worry. The Listerine has created all the trouble. I advice you take Doxycycline 100 mg twice daily for 1-2 weeks depending on the severity.
Regards.
Patient replied :
Hi Dr Kruti,
Thanks for your advise.
one last thing, i am taking panadols cold and flu, do you think they will interfere with doxy? Thanks
Hello,
Thank you for your follow up.
No it does not have any interaction with the cold and flu tablets.
Regards.
Patient replied :
can i take augmentin with doxy?
No if you take Doxycycline, Augmentin is not required.
There are both strong antibiotics, can cause a lot of nausea and vomiting,
Regards.