Antibiotics are powerful medicines used to treat certain infections caused by bacteria. They work mainly by killing bacteria or preventing them from multiplying. However, they do not work against viruses, which cause illnesses such as the common cold and flu.

While antibiotics can be life-saving when appropriately prescribed, using them when they are not needed can contribute to Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR), making bacterial infections harder to treat.

That is why antibiotics should be taken only when prescribed by a healthcare professional and exactly as directed. Used responsibly, these medicines remain an important tool in protecting health and treating serious bacterial infections.

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