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Colds and flus are NOT cured by antibiotics.
Alternative NamesAntibiotics - colds and flu
InformationAntibiotics will fight bacterial infections, but they do not treat viral infections such as colds and the flu. If you have a viral infection, antibiotics will NOT make you better.
Antibiotics can destroy normal ("healthy") bacteria that live in your body. This can result in symptoms such as nausea, diarrhea, and vaginal yeast infections.
The overuse of antibiotics has contributed to the rise in drug-resistant bacterial infections. Taking antibiotics also poses a risk of allergic reactions, so they should not be taken when there is no possible benefit.
ReferencesAnon JB. Upper Respiratory Infections. American Journal of Medicine. April 2010;123(4):suppl 1.
What else can I help you with?
Can i use cifloc 500 tablets for flu?
Won't help. Colds and flus are caused by viruses. Antibiotics - like Cifloc - only work on illnesses caused by bacteria. And over-use of antibiotics - like taking Cifloc for flus and colds - is the biggest reason why strains of bacteria that are resistant to antibiotics are appearing.
What were the side affects caused by the black death?
many colds and flus
What does oregano do for flavor?
Because it is a good natural herbs for cough.
Why don't antibiotics cure colds?
Antibiotics only affect bacteria and colds are caused by viruses.
Are colds and flus causes by the same pathogens?
They are both caused by viruses, although the specific types of viruses are different from one another.
Are antibiotics effective to shorten the duration of a cold or flu?
No, antibiotics are not the right medication for a cold. Antibiotics are for treating bacterial infections. The common cold is caused by a virus, not bacteria, and will not be affected by antibiotics. There may be a situation where a doctor may prescribe antibiotics for a secondary bacterial infection after a cold or flu, but the cold itself can not be treated with antibiotics...it is a waste of money to use them for a cold and is also an unnecessary risk of adverse reactions or allergies to the antibiotics.
Would a antibiotics drug help if you had a cold?
no because antibiotics fight off viruses not colds
How does The War of the Worlds portray the power of the human spirit?
it mostly displays how dumb aliens are by dying from common viruses on Earth, such as colds and flus
Can guinea pigs get Swine Flu?
No this only happens in actual pigs so dont worry! but they can get colds and flus so be careful hoped this helped =)
Why doesn't a cough go away after antibiotics?
If the medical condition was because of a bacterial infection, adequate antibiotics would treat the infection and lower the number of bacterias. However, cough is a natural protection against outside irritations. Irritation might persist after the infection. This is why, after an antibiotic treatment, cough might persist up to 2-4 weeks.
Is taking antibiotics effective if one is down with common cold?
Not usually. Since colds are caused by viruses, taking an antibiotic at the first sign of a cold is useless and is an overuse of those drugs - which also leads to ineffectiveness of those drugs. People who have colds and/or flu can develop secondary infections which can be treated with antibiotics. But using antibiotics as a preventive is not considered responsible medicine when it comes to colds.
Which Vitamin helps to prevent or reduce the length of a cold?
Vitamin C is very good for colds and flus, helps to fight it off and in turn boost up your immune system
