Lozenges containing antibiotics to help sore throats 'fuelling superbug rise'

Some pastilles contain antibiotics called tyrothricin, says Reckitt Benckiser Healthcare.Overuse of antibiotics allows bacteria to become dangerously resistant, study claimsOveruse of antibiotics allows bacteria to become dangerously resistant.

Adrian Shephard, of Reckitt Benckiser said: “Our work raises doubt about using these antibiotics for sore throats.”Woman with bizarre 'tie-dye' rash discovers it's a rare sign of anal cancerFarmer catches horrendous 'gardener's disease' that 'ate away at his arm'PREMATURE LABOURM&S blasted for painting breast cancer as 'pink & fluffy' in campaign

The overuse of antibiotics is making infections harder to treat by creating drug-resistant superbugs. Acute sore throat, including pharyngitis and tonsillitis, can be caused by a bacterial or viral infection, with symptoms usually improving by themselves within a week.GOT a story? RING The Sun on 0207 782 4104 or WHATSAPP on 07423720250 or EMAIL

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