Please provide some do's and don'ts on taking antibiotics.

Don't: Don't stop when feeling better. Finish all medication as prescribed. Don't request for a cold.

Do: Do not take a shorter course of antibiotics than prescribed just because you are feeling better.

Do: Do ask the pharmacist about interactions with your antibiotic and other medications.

Do: Do finish your entire course of treatment when taking antibiotics.

Be: Be sure to take every dose as prescribed to avoid treatment failure and a recurrent infection!

Ignore: Antibiotics are a double edged sword-u should only take them if really needed. Watch 4 side effects.

Some: Some antibiotic pills are quite large. Put pill on tongue and drink down with a straw. It works!

Actually: Actually read the label and follow the directions carefully to get most benefit from the medicine.

Take: Take the full course prescribed to you and don't seek antibiotics for simple cold or viruses.

Ignore: Do:take with or without food as indicated on label;take until completed. Don't take someone else's/.

Finish: Finish all your antibiotics even if your symptoms are all better.

Ignore: Make sure you ask if your antibiotic should be taken with food, or before a meal.

Consider: Consider using an app to remind you when you to take your antibiotics.