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My daughter is 11& has developed acne, doctor has prescribed purbac. is this medication safe?

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Get a consult: This is sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim, an antibiotic combination. It's not appropriate as monotherapy and is not the best long-term choice. Topical benzoyl peroxide or retinoic acid is the basic Rx for acne, and an antibiotic used for a while if the disease is severe and doesn't clear on topical Rx.

Answered 6/8/2021

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