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Which is a more effective antibiotic: neosporin or zovirax (acyclovir)?
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Depends: You can't compare them. Zovirax (acyclovir) is an antiviral agent used to treat herpes or shingles. Neosporin is a topical antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections.
Answered 12/26/2022
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