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Why Is My New Born Advised To Give Antibiotic Medicine?
Hi Doctor, My baby was birth on 24 March. The doctor gives me an antibiotic called " Augmentin". The doctor instructs me to drug my baby with the antibiotic. I have asked other parents about it. They dun even receive the drug from their doctor after they birth their children. Is it my baby is infected by bacteria or any reason cause she have to take the drug ?
Mon, 9 Jan 2017
Hello,
The only reason for a baby to be given augmentin is if there is a bacterial infection. If you are not sure why the doctor gave it to you, I recommend contacting the doctor and asking before you give the medicine.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Eric Goldstein
The only reason for a baby to be given augmentin is if there is a bacterial infection. If you are not sure why the doctor gave it to you, I recommend contacting the doctor and asking before you give the medicine.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Eric Goldstein
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