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What Are The Repercussions Of Azithromycin Overdose In A Child?
Question: My 5 year old son was put on Azithromycin oral suspension(200mg* per 5mL) for strep throat. He was to take 5mL daily for 5 days. He accidently took 2 doses the first day and another 2 doses the second day. Can he overdose on that? What should we do?
Brief Answer:
Azithromycin
Detailed Answer:
Hello. I just read through your question.
Though this amount was higher than the prescribed dosage, Nothing bad is going to happen and there is nothing to do. In a small number of cases, there is some stomach upset. Still, other than hydration, there is nothing to do.
You do not have to be overly concerned.
Azithromycin
Detailed Answer:
Hello. I just read through your question.
Though this amount was higher than the prescribed dosage, Nothing bad is going to happen and there is nothing to do. In a small number of cases, there is some stomach upset. Still, other than hydration, there is nothing to do.
You do not have to be overly concerned.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
That's a relief. Will his strep still go away? Or would he need to start over on his medicine treatment?
Brief Answer:
Follow up
Detailed Answer:
If you complete the course as prescribed, the strep will most likely go away.
Follow up
Detailed Answer:
If you complete the course as prescribed, the strep will most likely go away.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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