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Should I Start Azithromycin For Fever And Cough Of A 3 Year Old Kid And What Is The Suggested Dosage?
hello.. my child is 3.5 yrs old and he weighs 14 kg. he has fever for the last 3 days and has some cough too. i have been giving him paracetamol every 6 hours.. but still he has fever.. should i start azithromycin and is so.. can u suggest me the dose for him.. thanks
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hello
you can give syrup azithromycin 200mg (1 tsf) once a day with paracetamol and some cough syrup containing cetrizine,ambroxol,
and menthol etc.If fever continues or any respiratory problem then consult the child health specialist.
you can give syrup azithromycin 200mg (1 tsf) once a day with paracetamol and some cough syrup containing cetrizine,ambroxol,
and menthol etc.If fever continues or any respiratory problem then consult the child health specialist.
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