Antibiotics are drugs that should only be used after consulting a doctor. During this time, be especially careful about what you eat and drink. See what mistakes we should avoid during antibiotic therapy. It can be dangerous to your health!
Antibiotics are primarily used to fight bacterial infections. They cannot be taken for flu or seasonal infections because they do not work against the viruses that cause them. Unfortunately, there are people who find an old antibiotic in their medicine cabinet and use it every time they feel worse. This is a categorical mistake. In this way, we can lead to a situation where bacteria that are in frequent contact with one antibiotic simply become resistant to it. In addition, we cannot tell ourselves whether we are suffering from a bacterial or viral infection. By swallowing an antibiotic without consulting a doctor, we can really harm ourselves.
What other mistakes do we make when it comes to medications?
The rest of the article under the video.
What must not be done while taking an antibiotic?
Consuming alcohol
Alcohol in combination with some antibiotics, such as metronidazole, furazolidone or cephalosporins, may increase the side effects of the drug. The patient often develops vomiting, diarrhea and shortness of breath. In addition, alcohol can reduce the effects of some antibiotics, such as doxycycline. However, there are drugs that, when combined with a small amount of percentage drinks, do not cause side effects.
Discontinuation of the drug before the end of treatment
A very common mistake made by patients is discontinuation of the drug too quickly. If we feel better, it doesn’t mean we should give up antibiotics. This can be very dangerous to our health as the antibiotic will not be able to get rid of all bacteria. Surviving microbes can become resistant to drugs. In addition, we also have to take into account the possibility of recurrence of the infection, which will extend the entire treatment process.
Taking medications with inappropriate drinks
Antibiotics should be washed down only with water. Juices, especially grapefruit juices, are simply dangerous as they can interact with the medicine in a dangerous way. In addition, we should not reach for milk either. Dairy products can prevent the antibiotic from being absorbed. Coffee and tea are also not a good idea. They contain substances that affect the absorption and activity of drugs in the body.
Not taking probiotics while being treated with an antibiotic
Since antibiotics negatively affect our intestinal microflora, we should remember to take protective probiotics. If we do not buy them, we may run the risk of unpleasant ailments from our digestive system. It is also important at what intervals we accept the cover. Currently, it is recommended that you swallow probiotics two hours after the antibiotic.
A large selection of probiotics can be found in the Medonet Market offer. We recommend, among others Oxeo GG probiotic + prebiotic available in a package containing 20 capsules.
Also read:
- Do antibiotics fight the coronavirus?
- Six myths about antibiotics
- Natural antibiotics – you have them in your kitchen