Notes when using antibiotics

Medical experts advise you to keep the following in mind when using antibiotics:

Do not stop taking the medicine suddenly.

You should not stop taking antibiotics even if your symptoms have improved. Stopping the medication halfway will cause the bacteria to become resistant to the antibiotics, the disease will recur, and the antibiotic resistance will develop.

Antibiotics need to be examined and treated by a specialist.: Antibiotics need to be examined and treated by a specialist.

Use antibiotics only when there is an infection.

Pathogens that cause disease in humans can be viruses, bacteria, fungi, organisms or parasites (worms, flukes, etc.). Common antibiotics are only effective against bacteria, very few antibiotics are effective against viruses, pathogenic fungi, and protozoans.

Each group of antibiotics is only effective against certain types of bacteria. Therefore, before a doctor prescribes a particular antibiotic for a patient, he or she must conduct a specific examination.

Supplement probiotics when taking antibiotics

Probiotics are beneficial bacteria that live in the intestines and form a microflora that supports the digestive process. However, probiotics are often destroyed by antibiotics. If you have to take antibiotics, you should supplement foods rich in probiotics such as yogurt, soybeans, pickles, etc. to prevent digestive disorders.

Beware of side effects of antibiotics

Antibiotics, like any medication, can have side effects. An allergic reaction to antibiotics is one of the most common side effects. See your doctor to get tested if you develop an allergic reaction.

Do not use antibiotics during pregnancy

Pregnant women should not use antibiotics.: Pregnant women should not use antibiotics.

Contraceptive pills can seriously affect the health of the mother and the development of the fetus, so experts recommend that women should not use antibiotics during pregnancy. However, in cases where it is necessary to use them, pregnant women need a prescription from a specialist.

Take all medications as prescribed.

Remember to take antibiotics at the right time, for the duration prescribed by your doctor. Depending on the type of disease and condition, the duration of antibiotics is usually not less than 5 days.

If you skip antibiotics or take them at the wrong time, the treatment will not be effective and can even cause dangerous antibiotic resistance.

Dosage for children

When giving antibiotics to children, you need to pay attention to the dosage. Overdosing on the drug will be harmful to children. In particular, do not arbitrarily give children medicine with adults, there are antibiotics on the market specifically for children.

Drink plenty of water

Make sure to drink 2-3 liters of water every day. You can also drink fresh fruit juice to maintain your body's hydration while taking antibiotics as it helps flush out harmful chemicals from the body.

Drink plenty of water when taking medication: Drink plenty of water when taking medication

Eat easily digestible foods while taking medication.

While taking the medication, it is important to eat foods that are easy to digest and not salty as your digestive system will be slightly affected. Also, avoid fatty foods and be sure to control your portion sizes (eat frequent snacks).

When you have symptoms of the disease, you need to go to the hospital to be examined by a specialist and receive effective treatment advice.

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