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Is penicillin for a virus

Anonymous

∙ 13y ago

Updated: 9/22/2023

No. Penicillin will have no effect at all on a viral infection.

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∙ 13y ago

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Is penicillin good for bacterial and virus infections?

No Penicillin is not effective on viral infections.

Does penicillin works against influenza virus?

no, antibiotics kill bacteria/fungi not virus'

What does penicillin treat in a cat?

You should really know what "bug" is causing the problem as penicillin doesn't not kill a virus. This might be a virus. Best to see and ask the vet.

Why is no standard is given for E coli treated with penicillin?

because it is a virus

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 tamaflu contain pennicilan?

No, Tamiflu (oseltamivir) does not contain penicillin. It is an antiviral medication used to treat influenza infections caused by the influenza virus. Penicillin is an antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections.

Will penicillin treat congestion and flu symptoms?

No, not unless the symptoms are caused by a secondary bacterial infection. Antibiotics like penicillin work only on bacteria. The flu is caused by a virus for which antibiotics have no curative effects.

What is the diffrerence of penicillin and penicillium?

they are both used in the bacteria state, yet the first one can be a deadly virus and the other is nondeadly

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

You should not give horses Penicillin for a cold, as a cold is caused by a virus and Penicillin is an Antibiotic and is not designed to treat a cold. You must let the cold run it's course, just like in a human.

Why cant anti-biotics be used on flu or hiv?

Penicillin is an antibiotic; it fights bacteria. Flu and HIV are viruses, and antibiotics will not help a viral infection. Penicillin is effective against some types of bacteria. It has no action against viral infections like influenza (the flu) and HIV.

What is the another name of penicillin acylase?

Penicillin acylase is also known as penicillin G acylase or penicillin amidase.

Is there penicillin in Motrin?

No; there is no penicillin in ibuprofen.

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