As the name indicates, antibiotics are medicine that help fight bacterial infections in the bodies of humans and animals. There are certain antibiotics you can get without a prescription, including topical antibiotics. To get stronger antibiotics, including oral antibiotics, you need a doctor’s prescription. Some stronger topical antibiotics are not available over the counter and need a prescription, including Mupirocin. These treat those infections that are so severe that over-the-counter topical antibiotics are not able to treat them.
