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Antibiotic
A medication that treats bacterial infections, either by killing bacteria (bactericidal) or by inhibiting their reproduction (bacteriostatic). Antibiotics are prescription-only in Nigeria and require a PCN-licensed dispensing premises.
The Dizpharm antibiotic range includes Caregyl (Metronidazole — anaerobic / antiprotozoal), Caretrim (Co-trimoxazole — sulfonamide combination) and Ciprodiz (Ciprofloxacin — fluoroquinolone).