Why do antibiotics need a prescription? Does an over-the-counter equivalent exis!
Question:
Why do antibiotics need a prescription? Does an over-the-counter equivalent exist?
Answers:
only a doctor has the means to figure out if you need an antibiotic and which one would be appropriate . if they were available without prescription they would be overused which eventually creates more resistant organisms, which in turn requires the developement of new or stronger antibiotics, you wouldn't know for sure which one to use, or maybe not even need one. there could be side effects or the risk of an allergic reaction. i don't believe there is any otc equivalent