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Instead, Brits are urged to take antibiotics only when advised to by their GP. The NHS adds that 'many mild bacterial infections get better on their own without using antibiotics', before saying ...

Currently, there are promising new topical antibiotics, including mupirocin and retapamulin, seeking indication for bacterial skin infections. These topical antibiotics may have a role in the ...

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AbbVie has claimed FDA approval for Emblaveo, a new antibiotic product to treat complicated intra-abdominal infections (cIAI), including those caused by Gram-negative bacteria that represent a ...

Safe prescription topical antibiotic alternatives to use on superficial skin infections include Silvadene® cream, Ilotycin® ointment and mupirocin (Bactroban®) 2% ointment and cream (Rietschel ...

Nose and throat glands continuously make up to one to two quarts of mucus daily. All this mucus keeps membranes in your body moist and helps to fight infection. When you're sick, mucus production ...

To treat the cut and ensure it doesn't get infected, wash your hands regularly, apply a Band-Aid, wear gloves if needed or apply an antibiotic ointment if the cut is deep. Dr Karl's insightful ...