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Neal Drummond B.D.S. & Associates 4 Kenneth Street Inverness IV3 5NR Phone: 01463 712772 Email: [email protected] Antibiotic Advice You have been prescribed an antibiotic. This is a medicine that helps your body to fight infection caused by bacteria. It is important that you follow the instructions on the label. While taking your medicine, please remember: Take the full course, even if you start to feel better It may take up to 48 hours before you start to feel better You may take painkillers such as Paracetamol, Aspirin or Nurofen, if you need to, as directed on the packet Antibiotics can reduce the effect of contraceptive pills. Women using the pill should take extra precautions while taking antibiotics and for seven days after If you develop a rash, fever or swelling, stop taking the antibiotic and contact your doctor, dentist, pharmacist or NHS 24 in case you have become allergic to the medicine If you feel that your condition is becoming worse, contact your dentist Some types of antibiotic can cause a slight "sick" feeling or mild diarrhoea. If there is severe diarrhoea with blood in it, stop taking the antibiotic and contact your doctor, dentist or NHS 24. If you are taking an antibiotic called Metronidazole, it is very important that you have no alcoholic drinks as this will make you sick Most antibiotics are best taken about half an hour before food Anticoagulants like warfarin can be affected by antibiotics. You should contact your doctor to have your blood checked