▲ 76 ▼ Commentary: We face a world potentially running out of antibiotics (www.channelnewsasia.com) submitted 2 years ago by throws_lemy@lemmy.nz to c/news@beehaw.org 77 comments fedilink hide all child comments
[–] millie@beehaw.org 5 points 2 years ago (1 child) We definitely don't have that at all. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] shapesandstuff@feddit.de 4 points 2 years ago* (1 child) Yes, some topical AB are available according to a quick online search Some topical antibiotics can be purchased as over-the-counter (OTC) medicines. However, it is always recommended that you consult a medical expert before purchasing and using any medication. Topical antibiotics are used to treat skin wounds, scrapes, scratches, and minor burns. They are available in ointment, cream, spray, or powder forms and are used to prevent infection in topical skin ailments. Some over-the-counter topical antibiotics include: Bacitracin (Neosporin) Polymyxin (Polysporin) Neomycin (Neosporin Plus Pain Relief) Pramoxine Benzoyl peroxide (Proactiv) permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] millie@beehaw.org 2 points 2 years ago (1 child) There's a huge difference between saying 'antibiotics are available OTC' and 'topical antibiotics are available OTC'. One is misleading clickbait nonsense, the other is true. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] shapesandstuff@feddit.de 2 points 2 years ago Thats why i didnt write what you claim i did. "they have over the counter antiobiotics" As in antibiotics exist there that are OTC. Is that so absurd? permalink fedilink source parent
[–] shapesandstuff@feddit.de 4 points 2 years ago* (1 child) Yes, some topical AB are available according to a quick online search Some topical antibiotics can be purchased as over-the-counter (OTC) medicines. However, it is always recommended that you consult a medical expert before purchasing and using any medication. Topical antibiotics are used to treat skin wounds, scrapes, scratches, and minor burns. They are available in ointment, cream, spray, or powder forms and are used to prevent infection in topical skin ailments. Some over-the-counter topical antibiotics include: Bacitracin (Neosporin) Polymyxin (Polysporin) Neomycin (Neosporin Plus Pain Relief) Pramoxine Benzoyl peroxide (Proactiv) permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] millie@beehaw.org 2 points 2 years ago (1 child) There's a huge difference between saying 'antibiotics are available OTC' and 'topical antibiotics are available OTC'. One is misleading clickbait nonsense, the other is true. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] shapesandstuff@feddit.de 2 points 2 years ago Thats why i didnt write what you claim i did. "they have over the counter antiobiotics" As in antibiotics exist there that are OTC. Is that so absurd? permalink fedilink source parent
[–] millie@beehaw.org 2 points 2 years ago (1 child) There's a huge difference between saying 'antibiotics are available OTC' and 'topical antibiotics are available OTC'. One is misleading clickbait nonsense, the other is true. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] shapesandstuff@feddit.de 2 points 2 years ago Thats why i didnt write what you claim i did. "they have over the counter antiobiotics" As in antibiotics exist there that are OTC. Is that so absurd? permalink fedilink source parent
[–] shapesandstuff@feddit.de 2 points 2 years ago Thats why i didnt write what you claim i did. "they have over the counter antiobiotics" As in antibiotics exist there that are OTC. Is that so absurd? permalink fedilink source parent