Question

What are antibiotics? What precautions must be taken while taking antibiotics?

Answer 1

• Antibiotics are chemical compounds that are obtained either naturally or produced synthetically.
• Antibiotics are compounds that are naturally obtained from certain microbes and used to kill or inhibit the growth of certain groups of microorganisms, usually the bacteria.
• Antibiotics should not be taken without consulting the doctor. It is important to get a correct dose and check for its expiry date.