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  • Antibiotics

    Find out about antibiotics, which are used to treat or prevent some types of bacterial infection.

  • Antibiotic resistance

    Find out about antibiotic (antimicrobial) resistance and why antibiotics are no longer prescribed to treat certain infections.

  • Medicines for babies and children

    Read about which medicines to use when your baby or toddler is unwell and how to use them safely, including antibiotics, ibuprofen and paracetamol.

  • Interactions

    Find out how antibiotics can sometimes work differently when you're taking other medicines or substances.

  • Side effects

    Find out about the side effects of antibiotics, including the symptoms of an allergic reaction.

  • Endocarditis - Treatment

    Most cases of endocarditis can be treated with a course of antibiotics, though you may have to be admitted to hospital.

  • Brain abscess - Treatment

    Read about treating a brain abscess, which usually involves a combination of antibiotics or antifungals and surgery.

  • Uses

    Read about the uses of antibiotics, including treating or preventing some types of bacterial infections.

  • Erythromycin: antibiotic to treat infections

    NHS medicines information on erythromycin – what it's used for, side effects, dosage and who can take it.

  • Doxycycline: antibiotic for bacterial infections

    NHS information about the medicine doxycycline, including what it's used for, who can take it, how to take it and side effects.