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Is there a non prescription oral antibiotic for a possible folliculitis infection?

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NO : If the folliculitis is extensive and is due to staphylococcus, there are no over the counter oral medications that would eradicate the organism.

Dr Villaplana agreed

Answered 9/23/2012

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Dr. Joel Gallant answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

No: There's no such thing as a non-prescription oral antibiotic in the U.S. (and i hope there never will be, since they're already overused as it is!).

Answered 10/3/2016

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