This is when germs like bacteria and fungi develop the ability to defeat the drugs designed to kill them, making medicines less effective in the future. Can I buy antibiotics? The short, the ...

ANTIBIOTICS are arguably human-kind’s greatest discovery. The magic drugs mean we now live in a world where people don’t die from tonsillitis and urinary tract infections. But when anti… ...

Learn about commonly prescribed antibiotics — some available over-the-counter — for treating boils.

A recent survey by Fortis Hospitals Mumbai highlights the rampant misuse of over-the-counter antibiotics in the city, contributing to the growing threat of antimicrobial resistance.

Over-the-counter antibiotics used in animal feed were moved to Veterinary Feed Directive, VFD, in 2017, allowing closer veterinarian oversight of antimicrobial use in animal feeds.

Self-medication poses significant risks, from masking underlying conditions to fostering antibiotic resistance. Over-the-counter drugs, though seemingly harmless, can cause liver damage, stomach ...

Some antibiotics, including penicillin, will no longer be sold over the counter, but instead will require a veterinarian's prescription beginning June 11, 2023.