Before we move on, a few disclaimers: First, I am not a doctor and I am not giving you medical
advice. I’m just repeating some information I learned. I recommend you ask your doctor if he will write
you some prescriptions for antibiotics so you can stock up, just in case. There are other ways you can
acquire antibiotics. For example, you could buy the ones that are meant for control of common bacterial
infections in fish and/or birds. I’m not saying you should consume them, I’m just pointing out how
interesting it is that they’re the exact same as the ones prescribed by doctors.
And please, don’t take antibiotics every time you have pain or a fever. Antibiotics are not good for
you and should only be taken in an emergency. You should have a good medical book on hand to help you
diagnose the problem. And then, only when you are very certain that antibiotics will help, should you take
them. I also want to remind you that if you take antibiotics and develop a rash or any other reaction, you
should stop taking them immediately. If there is no reaction and your condition improves, continue taking
the antibiotic for two weeks, even if you feel better after a few days. Though you might feel better, you
want to make sure the infection is completely eliminated.
There are a lot of antibiotics, but I’ve narrowed it down to what I think are the 9 best. These
should cover almost 99% of infections. You don’t need to get every single one on this list (for example,
Cephalexin, Amoxicillin, and Erythromycin are all very similar, but you might have trouble finding a
couple of them).
I can’t tell you everything you need to know in one post. I suggest you look for some books on
antibiotics so you’ll know what and how much to use. It’s my hope that this post will at least get you
started. Here then, are the 9 Best Survival Antibiotics. I’ll begin the list with the two that helped me.
1. Ciprofloxacin – Best for things like urinary tract infections, prostate infections, respiratory tract
infections (such as bronchitis or pneumonia), bacterial diarrhea, anthrax, and diverticulitis or infectious
colitis (when combined with Metronidazole). It should never be used by children, pregnant women or
nursing mothers. (Do a web search for “Fish Flox”)
2. Metronidazole – Usually used for getting rid of anaerobic bacteria which is found in the intestine. Like I
said, it can treat diverticulitis or colitis if you take it with Ciprofloxacin. But it can also treat bacterial
vaginosis, diabetic foot ulcer, joint or bone infections, lung or brain abscesses, meningitis, and a few other
infections. This also shouldn’t be taken by children, pregnant women or nursing mothers. (This one is also
sold as “Fish Zole”)
3. Cephalexin – Great for almost any type of respiratory infection (bronchitis, pneumonia, strep throat,
etc.) and middle ear infections. It is safe for pregnant women and children and only has a few side effects.
(Do a web search for “Fish Flex”)
4. Amoxicillin – This will handle most of the same types of bactiera as Cephalexin. It’s also safe for
pregnant women and children and has very few side effects. However, some people are very allergic to it.
In that case, you should try the next one on the list. (This is also sold as Fish Mox”)
5. Erythromycin – Like the previous two, this one can also treat most respiratory infections and middle ear
infections. It’s also good for Syphilis, Lyme Disease and Chlamydia. And it’s safe for women and children.
So why not just forget the other two and store this instead? Because it has several potential side effects
including abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. 3 and 4 are better options.
6. Doxycycline – Treats the same types of infections as Erythromycin. However, Erythromycin can be hard
to find whereas this one is often sold as “Bird Biotic.” This is not labeled for human consumption. I’m just
pointing it out. This one can also treat sinus infections, Typhus and Malaria. However, it should not be used
by children, pregnant women or nursing mothers and there are some side effects including kidney
impairment and sensitive skin. (Dixycycline is actually just a newer type of Tetracycline, also sold as “Fish
Cycline”) Becomes Toxic when it gets old.
7. SMZ-TMP – That is short for Sulfamethoxazole and Trimethoprim. Together, these can treat most
respiratory infections, but they’re mainly used for urinary tract infections. But the best thing about SMZ-
TMP is it can treat MRSA (Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus), also known as resistant staph.
This is a strain of bacteria that spreads easily and is resistant to most antibiotics. (Do a web search for “Bird
Sulfa”)
8. Azitrhomycin – This one is similar to numbers 3 through 6 because it treats respiratory infections and
all sorts of things like Chlamydia, Lyme Disease, PID, Syphilis, Typhoid, etc. Side effects include
abdominal pain, nausea and diarrhea but that is rare. It’s a great antibiotic to have because it treats so many
different things. The problem is that it’s hard to find and can be a bit expensive.
9. Ampicillin – Similar to penicillin, but more effective against things like anthrax and less likely to cause
an allergic reaction. Also useful for respiratory tract infections, bacterial meningitis, urinary tract
infections, gastrointestinal infections and many other things. (Do a web search for “Fish Cillin”)
If you don’t want to get every one of these, you should at least get the first three on the list. Those
three will cover 9 out of 10 infections you might get. As far as storage, just keep them in the refrigerator.
You don’t have to, but it will extend their shelf life. Don’t freeze them, though! That can permanently alter
their chemical composition and they might not work anymore. They should continue to be effective for
years after the expiration date, with one exception: Tetracyclines (which includes doxycycline). These can
become toxic if they get too old.
Don’t be caught with a life-threatening infection when it’s too dangerous to go out or after the
stores have run out of antibiotics. They don’t cost much and they could save you or a loved one’s life.
