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Why should antibiotics medicines not be given until and unless prescribed by the doctors?
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∙ 13y ago
many bacteria have become resistant to ordinary penicillin antibiotics,this is why when a doc diagonises you they will pick the antibiotic most suited to treating the infection,also some people are allergic to certin antibiotics without knowing it so if you take non prescription antibiotics it may not treat the infection and put your health further at risk
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 13y agoif you take a medicine when not needed it can harm you and that is why you have to ask the doctor or physician.
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Is it dangerous to take antibiotics that you don't need?
Yes. Antibiotics should be taken only when prescribed by a physician to fight off infections your body cannot fight on its own. Three reasons for this: a) You may have a dangerous pre-existing allergy to certain antibiotics. b) It can weaken your immune system. If antibiotics fight off infection all the time, then your body won't produce its own natural antibodies. c) Constant use of antibiotics can create an allergy to the antibiotic, making it useless to you should you need it later. This is common with penicillin.
What medicine can kill harmful bacteria?
That would be antibiotics. Antibiotics work with your immune system, reving it up, so it can kill batcerias in case of, per example, bronchitis or a strep in your throat. Topical antibiotics will also work on skin for cuts and such to prevent infection. However, you should not forget that antibiotics will also kill GOOD bacteria in your system, such as the ones in the digestive system and in a woman's vagina. There is a wide range of antibiotics that can be taken in pill form, and, as far as I am aware, they are only available through a prescription from your doctor. Some mild topical antibacterial cream are however available in pharmacies.AntibiotesIn 1928 Alexander Fleming found a medicine that can kill bacteria he got it from mould.Antibiotics.
Should you EVER take someone else's antibiotics as prevention against carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae or CRE infection?
Absolutely NOT. The reason super bugs like MSRA and the new carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae or CRE infection is so terrible is because people OVER-USE antibiotics! Never take anyone else's medicines. Always finish the antibiotic given to you for an infection. Never take antibiotics for a cold, flu or other viral infection. Never take antibiotics as "prevention"-- UNLESS a doctor instructs you to do so.
How long do you take antibiotics for Lyme disease?
Typically 80-85% of women on antibiotics for bacterial vaginosis will have relief of symptoms within a week or two. However, 50% will have a recurrence within six weeks. Changes in lifestyle can be helpful in reducing the risk of recurrence. These include avoiding perfumed vaginal products, using mild soap (not deodorant or antibacterial) in the vaginal area, avoiding douching, using condoms, wearing thong underwear only occasionally rather than daily, and making sure that if you have any anal sex play, you wash the finger, sex toy, or penis before it goes into your vagina.
Can a person get fungus on the tongue?
Yes, it's called Oral Thrush here in the UK and it is treated with anti-fungal medicine. It can often occur when you take antibiotics for another problem, say a chest infection, and the antibiotics kill the normal flora, making room for opportunistic infections. Medicine may only be prescribed depending on where you live. Hope this helps.
Do they have doctors and medicine?
Doctors and medicines are available in every city. They should need to do search for doctors and medicines.
Can you take twice the antibotics prescribed?
I know doctors prescribe 2 antibiotics at the same time to get rid of H- Pylori. A bacteria that resides in the stomach and can cause ulcers.
What type of medicine is persrcibed by the doctor when you have a cold?
Doctors do not prescribe any medication for a common cold. The common cold is a viral condition and antibiotics should not be prescribed for it.
Can you take phentermine while taking exemestane?
You should not be self medicating. Your medicines should be prescribed by a qualified medical practitioner (a doctor) who, having examined you, knows what is wrong with you and what medicines you need to make you better. The doctor will know which medicines are safe to use together. If you take antibiotics when they are not needed, you effectively contribute to these medicines becoming ineffective for everyone in the future, don't do it!.
Is generic medicines are safe?
yes! It's absolutely safe. All the Generic medicines are approved by FDA standards. Today specialists and doctors also prescribed these medicines due to its affordable range and easy availability.However, you should always consult a licensed medical professional
Is it safe to give dogs medicines with an alcohol base?
Any medicines should be prescribed by a vet
How long can you take prescribed medication after issued?
Look at the label. It will tell you how much to take and when, and whether you should finish it all (usually for antibiotics). Any you have left a year later should be turned in to your doctors office for disposal.
Doxycycline dosage for 8 year old boy's tooth infection?
Antibiotics are prescription medicines. That means that they should only be sold to the public on production of a doctors authority. This authority will specify what the dosage should be for the patient and how often the drug should be administered. The reason for this is that antibiotics can cause allergic reactions that can be fatal and inappropriate or unnecessary use of antibiotics will cause resistant strains of germs to evolve which means that antibiotics will eventually stop being effective. As you are asking what the correct dose for your child's tooth infection is, I can only assume that you have not been prescribed this medicine by a suitably qualified medic (a doctor or dentist). If this is the case you should not administer the treatment, you should take your child to see a dentist and follow what the dentist tells you to do.
Why should doctors consider their patients lifestyles when prescribing medicines?
There are several reasons why doctors prefer patients to make lifestyle changes rather than to take drugs. Here are a few of the many reasons:Drugs have side effects but lifestyle changes don'tLifestyle changes are cheaper than drugsLifestyle changes also prevent other related diseasesLifestyle changes are permanentDrugs may not work on some patients
What kind of antibiotics should a ten year old take?
Nothing not prescribed by a doctor!
Can you take artemisinin malaron?
You should only take medicines prescribed by a qualified medical practitioner (a Doctor). Doctors are trained on which combinations of drugs are save together and which drugs are appropriate for each INDIVIDUAL person. DO NOT SELF MEDICATE.
What are the reasons for emergence of antibiotic resistance?
Why is the human body resistant to antibiotics? Because synthetic medicines tend to be quite simple, the bacteria that should be affected by the antibiotic are able to build a defense against it.
