A member asked:

What is the difference between anti-inflammatory and antibiotic ? if an anti-inflammatory treats an inflammation, when do we use antibiotic ?

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

Specializes in General Practice

Infections: Antibiotics treat infections. But, some antibiotics also works as anti-inflammatories. The class of anti-inflammatories most well known are the non-steroidal medications like advil, ibuprofen, aleve (naproxen).

Answered 10/24/2018

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