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Suggest Antibiotic For Minor Burns
Question: Please suggest ointment and antibiotic for a minor burn on the calf area of my 12 year old son. The burn is around one inch x two inches in size and the the top skin is out.
Brief Answer:
Neosporin-H is my favourite
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX Thanks for coming to HealthCareMagic. I just want to make sure that you have washed and cleaned the injury with water before applying anything. As long as that has been done, then you can use Neosporin-H which is available over the counter at any pharmacy.
The nice thing about Neosporin-H is that it has antibiotics in it to prevent infection, it also has an anti inflammatory called hydrocortisone which will reduce swelling and pain.
I hope this helps,
Vinay
Neosporin-H is my favourite
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX Thanks for coming to HealthCareMagic. I just want to make sure that you have washed and cleaned the injury with water before applying anything. As long as that has been done, then you can use Neosporin-H which is available over the counter at any pharmacy.
The nice thing about Neosporin-H is that it has antibiotics in it to prevent infection, it also has an anti inflammatory called hydrocortisone which will reduce swelling and pain.
I hope this helps,
Vinay
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