Do you remember that when you last visited your friendly neighbourhood physician for the running nose of your naughty young one, you wanted him to be fit in double quick time for the school play that was to be held the week after. The real solution to your kid's problem was and is time.
Antibiotics only work against bacteria and are useless against viruses.
The vast majority of sore throats, ear infections, cough and viruses, not bacteria, cause colds. They are among the most potent and important medicines known to mankind. When used properly they can save lives, but used improperly, they can actually harm you. Bacteria and viruses cause infections, and antibiotics can cure only bacterial infections. Common viral infections can never be treated with antibiotics.