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Because antibiotics do nothing to treat a cold. Antibiotics only work on bacterial infections. There are no equivalent drugs for viruses which are the organisms that cause colds and flu.
It would be a problem mostly for two reasons: because it would be a huge waste of money, and there are no drugs that are completely without risks. You could be unnecessarily exposing yourself to harmful side effects of the antibiotic for no good reason.
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What antibiotic is used to treat flu or the cold symptoms?
none.. they are viruses, virii do not respond to antibiotics
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.
How do you cure a white crested duck with a cold. I think it is a cold at least he is not running around anymore and he runs into a lot of things around the yard do you think you know what's wrong?
treat with a wide spread antibiotic.
How do you treat a calf with scours?
Scours can be caused by anything: pnuemonia, BVD, cold weather stress, etc. A general antibiotic and electrolytes may be the only way to help treat a calf with scours. But see your vet for advice first.
How do you treat a chemical burn from hair lip removal?
You can treat the chemical burn from upper lip by washing it with cold water do not use any soap, apply antibiotic ointment to prevent infection then apply with analgesic gel to help with pain and inflammation.
What will not help you recover from a mild cold?
Taking a Antibiotic is for infections not the common cold.
What is the medical term meaning treatment using cold temperatures?
Cryotherapy is the medical term that refers to the treatment using cold temperatures. It is commonly used to reduce pain and inflammation, as well as to treat certain skin conditions such as warts.
Will polymixin b treat cold sores?
Polymyxin B will not treat cold sores.
What are the symptoms of impetigo?
cough,cold, coughing up blood. Some the symptoms of impetigo would be itching,red and oozing sores, you may also have a bites that have been scratched. You should get an antibiotic to help treat them.
Can you use erythromycin for a ear infection?
i see no problem since it is similar to penicillin, and amoxicylin is what is used in dogs.
What does Abreva do?
Abreva is used to treat cold sores and fever blisters. This means it may be of some use in treating the blisters that accompany herpes. Be careful and consult with a doctor before using Abreva.
Can whitfield ointment be used to treat cold sores?
I got a col sore and Im using whitfield ointment ,will let you know
