18/11/2025
PATIENT EDUCATION REMINDER: Why You Must Finish Your Antibiotics
Even if you start to feel better, it’s very important to complete your full course of antibiotics exactly as prescribed. Here’s why:
1️⃣ To fully treat your infection
Your symptoms may improve, but some bacteria are still alive. Stopping early allows the infection to come back.
2️⃣ To prevent antibiotic resistance
If you don’t finish your medication, the remaining bacteria can become stronger and learn to resist the antibiotic. This makes future infections harder and more expensive to treat.
3️⃣ To avoid complications
Incomplete treatment can lead to more serious or long-lasting illness.
Source: World Health Organization
