What happens if we take a lesser dose of antibiotics?

A lower dose of antibiotics can mean you're still exposed to the bacteria your doctor was trying to kill. If you still have some days left on your treatment, I'd suggest you start taking the prescribed dose ASAP. read more

Again, the longer the antibiotic course, the greater the risk of antibiotic-associated diarrhoea. The right dose The rate of antibiotic resistance (in a community, a hospital or a whole country) is proportional to the total amount of antibiotics used. read more

Antibiotics are among the drugs that should not be mixed with alcohol. Alcohol does not make an antibiotic less effective at treating an infection, but alcohol may make the side effects of both alcohol and antibiotics worse. These side effects can be dangerous. The specific side effects that an antibiotic can cause depends on the drug. read more

The effect lasts for weeks, and the longer the antibiotic course, the greater the risk that antibiotic-resistant bacteria will take their place and cause harm. What’s more, they can spread to other people and add to the pool of antibiotic resistance in the community. They can do worse damage too. read more

You need to take the full dosage. If you don't take the full dosage, some of the bacteria will become resistant to the antibiotic and can make a come back. Because so many people don't finish the course of antibiotics we now have all kinds of antibiotic resistant bacteria, which can become a serious problem. read more