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Along with tropical antibiotics cream for burn infection can i have an iv based antibiotics since my stomach is sensitive for antibiotics?

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Not needed: A topical antibiotic is likely to be more than what is needed.

Answered 6/17/2015

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Dr. Richard Williams answered

Specializes in Pharmacy

Yes and no: It is true that some antibiotics do cause stomach issues but not all of them. The decision on an IV route is determined by the severity of the infection as well as other factors.

Answered 6/24/2015

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