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Depends on how bad of a cold you have and what your symptoms are. Normal colds are affiliated with sinus infections/throat infections, etc. and can usually be treated with Amoxicillin, Cephalexin, Penicillin, etc. Stronger infections need Augmentin (Amoxicillin/Clavulanate), Zithromax (Azithromycin), Levaquin, etc. The common cold is caused by a virus, and antibiotics don't affect viruses- they only combat bacterial infections.
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What will not help you recover from a mild cold?
Taking a Antibiotic is for infections not the common cold.
Why penicillin is not effective against common cold?
The common cold is a virus. Viruses have to run its complete life cycle. Penicillin is an antibiotic, used to rid the body's system of bacteria.
Is bacteria or virus a common cold?
Its a virus, that's why antibiotic will not help at all as they only help against bacterial infections.
You visited a doctor because you have bad cold What if your doctors prescribe medicines for you but not antibiotics Why not?
Antibiotics do not cure the common cold since the common cold is a viral illness. Antibiotics are for bacteria, not viruses, so it would not make sense for a physician to prescribe an antibiotic for a cold and would actually be irresponsible if the physician did this.
What best describes a rhinovirus?
a virus that causes the common cold
How can you provent the common cold?
The best thing to do is to stay out of contact with those who have the cold.
Does paracetamol kill bacteria in the body?
No it does not kill bacteria as it is not antibiotic. It is used as antipyretic and analgesic for pain relief as in common cold headache and mild fever
Can you use cephalexin for cold sores?
This is an antibiotic taken orally for ear infections, bone and skin infections. Cold sores are caused by a virus this medication may not do any thing for cold sores. The best medicine for cold sores is antiviral medication or Lysine.
Why are antibiotics helpful for treating the common cold?
No antibiotic has ever helped to cure the cold. Cold or common cold is caused by virus infection. Antibiotics should not be used to treat the cold. That should be taken as crime against humanity to use antibiotics to treat the cold.
What is the best antibiotic for a cold?
None. Colds and Flu are viruses, which don't respond to antibiotics. You tend to need pain killers and/or lots of fluids.
What is acute hasopharyngitis?
Acute hasopharyngitis is best known as the common cold.
What nutritional supplements are good for fighting a cold?
I hear that the best way to stop a cold or even forget the fact that you have it, is to take NyQuil which will knock you right out, and sleep it off.
