Question 1

what foods contain a natural antibiotic?

Accepted Answer

None: There is no such thing as a "natural" antibiotic and foods do not contain antibiotics (unless you consider meats that are obtained from animals treated with antibiotics; but these antibiotics only lead to potential resistance - they are not actually therapeutic antibiotics).

Question 2

how many times to take antibiotic a day?

Accepted Answer

Depends: That depends on which antibiotic you're taking.  It can range from 1-4 times per day.

Question 3

can antibiotics ever be needed for a cold?

Accepted Answer

No: If it's truly just a cold, the answer is no. It's a viral illness, and won't respond to antibiotics. You can sometimes go on to develop bronchitis or sinusitis, but studies show that antibiotics are of no benefit for acute bronchitis, and should only be used for sinusitis when it persists for a long time. Antibiotics are recommended for strep throat, but most sore throats aren't strep throats.

Question 4

is it ok to take just one antibiotic a day?

Accepted Answer

Full Amount: It is best to take your antibiotics exactly as your physician prescribes. So take the full amount a day, and for the full length of time. If you miss a dose, try to take it as soon as you remember without taking multiple doses at one time. And it is important that even if you're feeling better after a few days-still take the full prescription to make sure you're rid of the infection.

Question 5

what's the best antibiotic against a panritium?

Accepted Answer

Antibiotic for staph: A panritium is generally caused by a staph. Organism which is resistant to most antibiotics. Bactrim, (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) Doxycycline are generally used and for 10 days.

Question 6

i have been on antibiotics this is a third day?

Accepted Answer

Dr. or ER can check: An evaluation is needed. Herpes causes throat and gums sores if a new infection. There are enteroviruses (stomach viruses) that cause hand-foot-mouth disease. Coxsackie virus is a cause of HFM and can infect people of all ages. Patients get mouth sores, from a few to many sores, and have pain with eating and drinking. The virus can cause other symptoms, but first an exam and diagnosis are needed.

Question 7

would it be a problem to not finish antibiotics?

Accepted Answer

No : Several reasons: though one may feel better taking the antibiotics before the end of therapy, the infection may require additional time to clear the body completely. What may result is the infection not only recurring, but it may also have developed during the interval of being medication-free, resistance to the antibiotic used previously.

Question 8

how long do antibiotics take to work for a bite?

Accepted Answer

1-2 days: However in addition to the antibiotics, a steroid creme placed topically will reduce the inflamation, and its symptoms of burning, pain, swelling and itching!

Question 9

is there a such thing as over use of antibiotics?

Accepted Answer

For sure: In any way imaginable, use when not needed, using to high a dose, using too long a course, using too broad a spectrum of therapy.

Question 10

expired antibiotic is it a problem for the child ?

Accepted Answer

May not work: While the antibiotic is not likely going to harm the child, the harm is that it may not work. If your child has an infection that needs treatment, then they need an unexpired antibiotic to treat the infection. The untreated infection is more the danger, not the old, useless antibiotic.

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