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Antibiotics are used to treator preventsome types of bacterial infection. Theywork by killing bacteria or preventing them fromreproducing and spreading.
Articles for Penicillin
Introduction
Antibiotics are used to treat or prevent some types of bacterial infection. They work by killing bacteria or preventing them from reproducing and spreading.
Risks of interactions with other medicines
Antibiotics can sometimes interact with other medicines or substances. This means it can have an effect that is different to what you expected.
Special considerations
Read about things to consider when taking the six main classes of antibiotics.
Uses
Read about the uses of antibiotics, including treating or preventing some types of bacterial infections
What are the side effects of penicilin
The most common side effects of antibiotics affect the digestive system. These occur in around 1 in 10 people.
