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What Are The Repercussions Of Taking Extra Dosage Of Azithromycin?

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Posted on Fri, 23 Dec 2016
Question: My wife gave my 8year old son azithromicin this morning at 8:30 and I accidentally gave him another dose this evening at 9:20 he seems ok but I just want to make sure.
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Answered by Dr. Diptanshu Das (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
No harm. No need to worry.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on healthcaremagic.

An extra dose of azithromycin is permissible and would not cause any harm. You need not worry.

Regards
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What Are The Repercussions Of Taking Extra Dosage Of Azithromycin?

Brief Answer: No harm. No need to worry. Detailed Answer: Thanks for asking on healthcaremagic. An extra dose of azithromycin is permissible and would not cause any harm. You need not worry. Regards