broad-spectrum
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Current chemical products on the market use a mix of ingredients to achieve broad-spectrum coverage, but the formulations have weaknesses and require frequent reapplication.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 3, 2026
Doxycycline is a broad-spectrum antibiotic commonly prescribed for infections and acne.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 6, 2025
Look for broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher; it should be worn daily and reapplied every couple of hours.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 21, 2024
If an injured soldier can’t be evacuated quickly, medics are “more likely to give broad-spectrum antibiotics” to prevent infection, he says.
From Science Magazine ● Nov. 27, 2024
Even the broad-spectrum drugs were losing their effectiveness to a dangerous degree within decades of their introduction.
From The Native Soil by Alan Edward Nourse
