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What are antibiotics ? Who discovered antibiotics? what precaution must be taken while taking antibiotics ?

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Sir Alexander Fleming , discovered the world's first antibiotic substance(penicillin).

Antibiotics (also known as antibacterials) are medicines produced by certain microorganisms to kill other disease-causing microorganisms. They can save lives by fighting bacterial infections. They may either kill or inhibit the growth of bacteria.

Precautions to be taken while using antibiotics are:

i. Antibiotics should be taken under the supervision of a well-qualified doctor.

ii. Course (intake) of antibiotics should be completed as prescribed by the doctor.

iii. Antibiotics should be taken in the right amount and at the right time. A wrong dose of antibiotics makes the drug ineffective. Also, excessive consumption of drugs may kill the useful bacteria present in our body.


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