Antibiotics — When They Help and When They Don't
Patient leaflet. Why you may not need one, how to take one if you do, and what to do with the rest
What it is
A patient leaflet on antibiotics: which common illnesses do not need them, what happens when they are overused, how to take them correctly, and never to share or save them.
Where to use it
Outpatient clinics, pharmacy, family practice, alongside the "Do you need an antibiotic?" poster. Evidence for: Standard 2 — patient information; Standard 4 — antimicrobial stewardship. Evidence for: Standard 2 — patient information; Standard 4 — antimicrobial stewardship. Evidence for: Standard 2 — patient information; Standard 4 — antimicrobial stewardship. Evidence for: Standard 2 — patient information; Standard 4 — antimicrobial stewardship. Evidence for: Standard 2 — patient information; Standard 4 — antimicrobial stewardship. Evidence for: Standard 2 — patient information; Standard 4 — antimicrobial stewardship.
Translate and adapt
English master edition. Georgian and other translations are added as they are clinically reviewed. Any facility may translate, add its logo and adapt wording to local practice — keeping the ASF block, the source attribution and the licence line on the sheet. Clinical thresholds and drug doses must be confirmed against national protocols before use.
The same code is printed on the tool itself. Scan it in any facility to reach this page.
AWaRe — Access, Watch, Reserve: Prescriber Pocket Card
Antibiotic Time-Out — 48 to 72 Hours
Antibiotic Prescribing Audit — Point Prevalence
Antimicrobial Stewardship Programme — Starter Kit for a Small Hospital
Print to share.
