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Some topical antibiotics are available without a prescription and are sold in many forms,
including creams, ointments, powders, and sprays. Some widely used topical antibiotics
are bacitracin, neomycin, mupirocin, and polymyxin B. Among the products that contain
one or more of these ingredients are Bactroban (a prescription item), Neosporin,
Polysporin, and Triple Antibiotic Ointment or Cream.
Antibiotic mouthwash can be prepared by the patient by dissolving the contents of 250
mg tetracycline capsule in 10 ml of water to give a 2% solution. It may be more effective
to add glycerol to the solution as a demulcent, this must be done by pharmacist

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 disadvantages5 seconds

Tab TextThere are inherent disadvantages associated with the use of topical antibiotics
because of the possibilities of selection for resistant strains and inducing hypersensitivity
reaction at the patient.

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Tab TextThe value of topical antibiotics overweighs such risks in some cases.
Tetracycline is a useful topical antibiotics. As at 2% solution it’s often effective in
reducing secondary infection (and thus the discomfort) in cases of aphtous stomaitis,
primary herpetic stomaitis, and all oral ulcerative conditions.
Use of topical antibiotics is also seen to be helpful in acute chronic gingivitis treatment.

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Topical antibiotics help prevent infections caused by bacteria that get into minor cuts,
scrapes, and burns. Treating minor wounds with antibiotics allows quicker healing.
They are always used to prevent secondary infection (ulcers)
Duration
The use of topical antibiotics cannot normally be practiced as long- term treatment, it is
better to be reserved for acute episodes. Otherwise, there will be the risk of overgrowth of
resistant organisms, although a candidal infection may occur. However, in some rare
cases a prolonged topical antibiotic treatment is justified (Patients with severe and
persistent oral lesions), in that case a tetracycline with triamcinolone combination is
preferred
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