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Does Antibiotic Course Need To Be Completed Fully To Treat Flu?

Im on holiday in thailand and taking augmentin that a friend gave cos i got a bad flu (antibiotics prob not for flu, but im feeling better). now another friend of mine is also getting sick, can i give her some of that antibiotics or do i have to complete the course?
Mon, 6 Jul 2015
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Hello
Your friend advised antibiotics and you got relief . Now your friend is suffering ( another ) and you want to give antibiotics. The self medication is a dangerous trend .
The 2nd most important point I want to tell you is that FLU is a viral disease and don't respond to antibiotics .
When flu occurs either take anti viral or simple paracetamol but after the advice of doctor .
Since you got relief with antibiotics ( may be mere coincidence ).
Need not to complete the course rather simple paracetamol is sufficient . If you have any problem . please consult a doctor and get his treatment .
Good luck.
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Does Antibiotic Course Need To Be Completed Fully To Treat Flu?

Hello Your friend advised antibiotics and you got relief . Now your friend is suffering ( another ) and you want to give antibiotics. The self medication is a dangerous trend . The 2nd most important point I want to tell you is that FLU is a viral disease and don t respond to antibiotics . When flu occurs either take anti viral or simple paracetamol but after the advice of doctor . Since you got relief with antibiotics ( may be mere coincidence ). Need not to complete the course rather simple paracetamol is sufficient . If you have any problem . please consult a doctor and get his treatment . Good luck.