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Chlorhexidine Gluconate (generic Peridex)
Uses This medication is used along with regular tooth brushing/flossing to treat gingivitis, a gum disease that causes red, swollen, and easily bleeding gums. Chlorhexidine belongs to a class of drugs known as antimicrobials. It works by decreasing the amount of bacteria in the mouth, helping to reduce swelling and redness of the gums and…
Read MorePolymyxin Sulfate/TMP Ophthalmic Solution (generic Polytrim)
Uses This medication is used to treat bacterial infections (such as blepharitis, conjunctivitis) of the eye. It contains 2 antibiotics. Polymyxin B works by killing the bacteria. Trimethoprim works by stopping the growth of the bacteria.This medication treats only bacterial eye infections. It will not work for other types of eye infections. Unnecessary use or…
Read MoreSilver Sulfadiazine Cream
Uses This medication is used with other treatments to help prevent and treat wound infections in patients with serious burns. Silver sulfadiazine works by stopping the growth of bacteria that may infect an open wound. This helps to decrease the risk of the bacteria spreading to surrounding skin, or to the blood where it can…
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