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Monday, July 17, 2017

Antibiotics can cause increased risk of sunburns

MACON, Ga. -- Taking antibiotics during the summer months can increase the risk for sunburns.

Pharmacist Sarah Haddock said antibiotics like Cipro or Macrobid for infections can cause extreme sunburns after someone is exposed to sunlight.

"The molecule in the medication works with the cells in your skin," Haddock said. "When the UV light comes in contact with your skin for some reason it activates that medication that makes the skin more sensitive to the sun that's causing a sunburn."

The medicine bottles have warning labels on them, but not many notice.

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3 comments:

  1. AnonymousJuly 18, 2017 at 7:31 AM

    That's why the warning information generally says avoid direct sunlight

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  2. AnonymousJuly 18, 2017 at 9:07 AM

    This has been know since the 70's. And they put out a public warning now?
    just read the bottle!

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  3. AnonymousJuly 18, 2017 at 10:45 AM

    People are dumb.

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