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Commentary: We face a world potentially running out of antibiotics (www.channelnewsasia.com)

submitted 11 months ago by throws_lemy@lemmy.nz to c/news@beehaw.org

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[–] millie@beehaw.org 3 points 11 months ago (1 children)

We definitely don't have that at all.

[–] shapesandstuff@feddit.de 4 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago) (1 children)

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)

[–] millie@beehaw.org 2 points 11 months ago (1 children)

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.

[–] shapesandstuff@feddit.de 2 points 11 months 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?