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Suggest Dosage For Azithromycin And Doxycycline

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Question : day before yest i had to XXXXXXX thru water coz of the rains. people have recommended taking dose of Doxycycline 200mg or Azithromycin 500mg to prevent leptospirosis.
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Answered by Dr. Vaishalee Punj (9 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Its not mandatory

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for your query.

Its not mandatory to take antibiotics to prevent leptospirosis in heavy rains. In fact it may have unnecessary side effects.

Hope it helps. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Dr Vaishalee
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Vaishalee Punj (1 hour later)
Thank you Doctor. this was helpful. So i will not take it then.
Have a nice evening!
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Answered by Dr. Vaishalee Punj (7 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Yes you will be fine

Detailed Answer:
Yes you will be fine.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Suggest Dosage For Azithromycin And Doxycycline

Brief Answer: Its not mandatory Detailed Answer: Hi Thanks for your query. Its not mandatory to take antibiotics to prevent leptospirosis in heavy rains. In fact it may have unnecessary side effects. Hope it helps. Let me know if I can assist you further. Dr Vaishalee