Learn About Common OTC Antibiotics

Neomycin

Neomycin is an OTC antibiotic in ointments, just like the others! Ladies, you'll find neomycin with bacitracin and polymyxin B most of the time. So guess what? That means it'll also help with minor burns, scrapes, and cuts. It'll stop them from getting infected! Neomycin even works on many minor sores! It makes all of these heal very fast. Of course, you have to know about side effects! Ladies, they are itchy skin, skin redness, burning, and irritated skin. Rashes are very rare! However, you have to tell your doctor about all the side effects you get right away!

Ladies, wash your hands when you're using this ointment! Before and after is the best. A thin layer of it works on your wounds! Putting on too much means your body will absorb too much. The risks of this are hearing loss and kidney issues, among others. Ladies, when you have kidney disease, you have to talk about neomycin with your doctor first. Others are better for you! The same goes for when you're pregnant. Don't use it on a kid where their diaper is. They can absorb too much when it's a tight diaper!

Gramicidin

Gramicidin is in lots of throat lozenges. In fact, most OTC lozenges are going to have it! Gramicidin is also used in ointments. Ladies, you'll find it with other antibiotics, antiseptics, and even anesthetics! The lozenges will numb your throat and take the pain away. They even taste sweet, thanks to the sucrose in them! Of course, when you have diabetes, you need sugar-free lozenges instead.

Talking to your doctor before taking anything with this antibiotic is important. Ladies, you'll react to the lozenges and ointment when you are allergic to anesthetics and other ingredients! You have to avoid certain medications too, since many interact with gramicidin. Take the lozenges as you need them for a sore throat. Ladies, just don't have more than 8 in one day!