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    Aug 22, 2013, 02:53 PM
    Pain from stitches
    Tylenol or ibuprofen is not helping my injury where from where I have three stitches is it okay to use bactine on it?
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    Aug 22, 2013, 03:21 PM
    Only 3 stitches? Where? Is it red or does it seem to be healing? When did you get them?

    You want to keep stitches clean by gentle washing with mild soap and water, rinse well, pat dry, and air dry very well. Bactine is OK but clean open air is best.
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