Antibiotic resistance is becoming one of the biggest public health threats in India, yet many people still take antibiotics for coughs, colds, and fevers without a prescription. This misuse, along with counterfeit medicines, self-medication, and over-the-counter antibiotic sales, is making life-saving antibiotics less effective. In this blog, we explain what antibiotic resistance is, how it develops, the key factors driving its rise in India, and practical steps you can take to protect yourself and your family. Learn why doctors urge responsible antibiotic use and how simple choices today can help ensure antibiotics continue to save lives in the future.