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Can Azithromycin Be Given For Cold In Children?
Question: My son was diagnosed with upper respiratory infection. He was given a z pac woth the instructions of 1 teaspon once a day. I gave him 1 teaspon three times day
He is six and weighs 60 pounds. Just making sure this will not hurt him
He is six and weighs 60 pounds. Just making sure this will not hurt him
Brief Answer:
There is no cause for worry.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for your query.
1. Azithromycin (z pack) is a safe antibiotic.
2. Inform your doctor.
3. You can skip a dose and then continue. The half life of azithromycin (rate of elimination from the body) is about 3 days.
4. Common side effects are loose motions, abdominal discomfort, nausea and rarely, effects on the liver. This information is just for awareness.
5. There should be no problem here.
I hope that I have answered your query. If you have any more questions I will be available to answer them.
Regards.
There is no cause for worry.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for your query.
1. Azithromycin (z pack) is a safe antibiotic.
2. Inform your doctor.
3. You can skip a dose and then continue. The half life of azithromycin (rate of elimination from the body) is about 3 days.
4. Common side effects are loose motions, abdominal discomfort, nausea and rarely, effects on the liver. This information is just for awareness.
5. There should be no problem here.
I hope that I have answered your query. If you have any more questions I will be available to answer them.
Regards.
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