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What Causes Fever And Body Sweating After Taking Azithromycin In Infants?

Hi my son is 18 months old and had a fever this past Wednesday and Thursday went away for a 24 hour period and came back sat night going into Sunday. Gave him one dose od Tylenol and was able to bring fever down. Sunday Fever went up between 104-105 no other symptoms. We took baby to the ER and they said he had an ear infection. He s been on azithromycin, this being day 2. I took his temp just now and it s 96 and he s sweating, his hair is drenched and his body feels really cool. I m really worried something other than an ear infection is going on. Any insight would be helpful. Thanks
Tue, 21 Apr 2020
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Hi,

It is common to have sweating while temperature is getting down after taking anti-pyretics. It is one of our body's different mechanisms to lower down the temperature.

If his fever is coming down, is active&playful, and is feeding as usual, nothing to be worried. Just complete the antibiotic course as suggested.

Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Muhammed Aslam T. K., Pediatrician
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What Causes Fever And Body Sweating After Taking Azithromycin In Infants?

Hi, It is common to have sweating while temperature is getting down after taking anti-pyretics. It is one of our body s different mechanisms to lower down the temperature. If his fever is coming down, is active&playful, and is feeding as usual, nothing to be worried. Just complete the antibiotic course as suggested. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Muhammed Aslam T. K., Pediatrician