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No, penicillin is only available by prescription in the United States

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How much penicillin do you give a 350 lb horse for a cold?

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Are medicines bad for you?

Cold medicines are not bad for a person if they need to take them. If a person is not sick, then the medicines are potentially harmful.


Why penicillin is not effective against common cold?

The common cold is a virus. Viruses have to run its complete life cycle. Penicillin is an antibiotic, used to rid the body's system of bacteria.


Does cold medicine kill the cold?

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