Antibiotics: What they are and when to use them
When you’re sick, the natural thing to do is to reach for something that will make you feel better. With many common illnesses and conditions like the common cold, headaches or muscle aches, over-the-counter treatments can help manage your symptoms until your body heals on its own. But what about when you’re treating a condition that can’t be managed with over-the-counter products? That’s where antibiotics may come in. Keep reading for the lowdown on what they are, when they’re used and what side effects you might experience when taking them. What antibiotics are used for Antibiotics medicines that are used to treat a wide variety of infections and diseases caused by bacteria. Most bacteria in your body are harmless, but some bacteria cause health problems and need to be treated with antibiotics. Antibiotics only treat bacterial infections. That means they don’t treat viruses or help you feel better when you have a virus, such as a cold or the flu. Common types of antibiotics and ...