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Category: Antibiotics

link to You’re probably not allergic to penicillin: Looking at the most commonly reported drug allergy

You’re probably not allergic to penicillin: Looking at the most commonly reported drug allergy

Penicillin allergy is reported by up to 10% of the general population, making it the most commonly reported drug allergy. However, as many as 95% of these people are not truly allergic to penicillin;...

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link to Smelly pee? Let it be – Why smelly urine is not a reason to take antibiotics

Smelly pee? Let it be – Why smelly urine is not a reason to take antibiotics

It's a common misconception among patients and healthcare providers that smelly urine automatically means you have a urinary tract infection (UTI) and that you need antibiotics. While it's true that...

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link to The reasons why antibiotics aren’t available over-the-counter

The reasons why antibiotics aren’t available over-the-counter

In some countries around the world, antibiotics are sold over-the-counter (without a prescription). So people have sometimes asked me: why aren't antibiotics available over-the-counter (OTC)? The...

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