Which product is a topical antibiotic?

• A. Cosequin
• B. Silver Sulfadiazine
• C. Bravecto Solution
• D. Temaril-P

Answer: (B)

Topical antibiotics are medications applied directly to the skin or a wound to fight bacteria at the site of infection. Silver sulfadiazine is a cream that combines silver’s antimicrobial properties with a sulfonamide antibiotic, so it’s specifically formulated to be applied topically to prevent or treat wound or burn infections. It acts locally on the affected area, unlike drugs that are taken by mouth or given by injection.

Cosequin is a joint supplement for cartilage support, Bravecto Solution is a topical parasite treatment for fleas and ticks, and Temaril-P is a cough suppressant with a steroid—none of these act primarily as antibiotics.