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Using same prescribed antibiotic
I have doubt regarding the same Antibiotics which we can be used randomly in future?
If we used antibiotics medicine in the past to reduce the disease,
can we use the same prescribed medicine randomly in future if we face same disease again???
Is it safe to use same prescribed tablets & capsules in the past for the future purpose incase needed??
Please give me your valuable answers?
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Dr. Santosh Jha
Respiratory Medicine
11 yrs exp
Delhi
no you should never self medicate even if it's a minor thing!
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Dr. Neha Magaji
Pulmonologist
13 yrs exp
Bangalore
Depends on the situation. Suppose it’s something like a minor urti and the antibiotic has worked previously , no harm trying . Having said that it’s also not advisable to take antibiotics without consultation of a doctor
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