Antibiotics are vital drugs that help target bacterial infections – but antibiotic resistance is a growing problem. Read on to find out more…

1. Antibiotic resistance is the ability of a bacteria to stop an antibiotic from working – bacteria can evolve so that they can resist previously effective medications.¹

2. Antibiotic resistance is one of the biggest threats to global health, food security and development.¹

3. Taking antibiotics when they are not needed speeds up the process of antibiotic resistance – antibiotics should not be taken for viral infections such as cold and flu.^1*

4. A number of infections are becoming hard to treat as antibiotics resistance grows.¹

5. You can help prevent the spread of antibiotic resistance by taking antibiotics responsibly – always follow a doctor’s guidance and never demand antibiotics from your doctor.¹

Suffering from cold and flu? Colds are caused by viruses, so antibiotics won’t help,* and taking antibiotics when they are not required can contribute to antibiotic resistance.

Reach for BETADINE^® Cold & Flu for a range of treatment options that tackle the germs that cause cold and flu, so you can get back on your feet again.

*Depend on the symptom and severity of your illness. When in doubt, please consult your doctors or pharmacists.