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No, penicillin is an 'antibiotic', i.e. active against bacterial caused infections. Herpes is a viralinfection and thus penicillin does not touch it. Viral infections are hard to treat (it is only the body's own defenses that really work), however there are some 'antiviral' medicines that can help.
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∙ 9y agoWhile penicillin won't help a herpes outbreak, it won't harm you to take it during an outbreak if you have some other infection.
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How do you use penicillin in a sentence?
Penicillin is a mold. It is also the antibiotic made from this mold. You use it as medication for infection. Here are some sentences.My doctor prescribed penicillin for my infection.Does your pharmacy have penicillin tablets in stock?My class is growing penicillin mold in the laboratory.
How is penicillin carried to the side of the infection?
Penicillin is carried to the site of infection via blood flow. You have different types of penicillin are there for the same.
Is penicillin for a virus?
No. Penicillin will have no effect at all on a viral infection.
What is a sentence for penicillin?
When John had an infection, his doctor prescribed a course of penicillin.
Why should you not use penicillin to cure a cold?
you should not use penicillin to cure a cold because penicillin is an antibiotic and your body could build a resistant up to it and when you really do become sick you will not be able to use penicillin to cure and actual infection. Also if you are prescribed an antibiotic and you do not take the whole amount prescribed you could still carry the infection dormit in your body and your illness could return resistant to the antibiotic that was prescribed.
Can penicillin cause UTI?
Penicillin is an antibiotic taken to prevent an infection, not cause it.
Can an immunocompromised person die from herpes?
It is not likely you will die from a herpes infection.
What causes a canker sore?
An infection. Usually herpes simplex, (herpes 1) a virus. See herpes
What is herpetic infection?
Herpetic means related to herpes. A herpetic infection could be genital herpes, shingles, cold sores, or other infections caused by viruses in the herpes family.
Can penicillin cause yeast infection?
Yes as it kills the infection the yeast multiplies.
Will a bleach bath help get rid a staph infection?
Definitely not recommended; use an antibiotic like penicillin or amoxisilin
When should penicillin be given to horses?
A horse should be given penicillin when a veterinarian determines the horse has a bacterial infection that will respond to the penicillin.
