ra double antibiotic

Information, Symptoms, Treatments and Resources

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Uses:

This combination product is used to treat minor wounds This combination product is used to treat minor wounds (e.g., cuts, scrapes, burns) and to help prevent or treat mild (e.g., cuts, scrapes, burns) and to help prevent or treat mild skin infections. Minor skin infections and wounds usually heal skin infections. Minor skin infections and wounds usually heal without treatment, but some minor skin wounds may heal faster without treatment, but some minor skin wounds may heal faster when an antibiotic is applied to the affected area. This product when an antibiotic is applied to the affected area. This product contains antibiotics that work by slowing or stopping the growth contains antibiotics that work by slowing or stopping the growth of bacteria. of bacteria.

Side Effects

Burning, redness, or irritation of the skin may Burning, redness, or irritation of the skin may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, tell your occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly. doctor or pharmacist promptly. If your doctor has prescribed this medication, remember that If your doctor has prescribed this medication, remember that he or she has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the he or she has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects. have serious side effects. Tell your doctor immediately if any of these unlikely but Tell your doctor immediately if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur: balance/hearing problems, "hair serious side effects occur: balance/hearing problems, "hair bumps" (folliculitis), change in the amount of urine. bumps" (folliculitis), change in the amount of urine. Rarely, use of this medication for prolonged or repeated Rarely, use of this medication for prolonged or repeated periods may result in a fungal infection or a different bacterial periods may result in a fungal infection or a different bacterial skin infection. Contact your doctor if you notice any new unusual skin infection. Contact your doctor if you notice any new unusual skin symptoms (e.g., scaling, swelling, hot skin) while using skin symptoms (e.g., scaling, swelling, hot skin) while using this medication. A different medication may need to be used. this medication. A different medication may need to be used. A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare. A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare. However, seek immediate medical attention if you notice any However, seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including: rash, symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including: rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, trouble breathing. dizziness, trouble breathing. This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist. pharmacist. In the US - In the US - Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. In Canada - Call your doctor for medical advice about side In Canada - Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to Health Canada at effects. You may report side effects to Health Canada at 1-866-234-2345. 1-866-234-2345.
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